2025 & 2026 Admissions Conference: Recap

Looking back

The NASPAA Admissions Professionals Conference is a one-day annual gathering in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area that brings together member schools to discuss key issues and trends in admissions, including recruitment and financial aid. The meeting also features findings from NASPAA's annual membership survey on admissions and enrollments. Staff and faculty leading admissions efforts are encouraged to participate.

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2025 Admissions Conference

The 2025 conference was held on July 10 with local Host, George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government (Arlington Campus)
2025 Agenda

  • 9:00–9:30 AM – In-Person Check-In & Refreshments

  • 9:30–10:00 AM – Welcome & Introductions

  • 10:00–11:00 AM – Key Note Presentation from the Partnership for Public Service (PPS)

  • 11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Interactive Survey & Dialogue

  • 12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch & Networking (In-Person)

  • 1:15–2:00 PM – Breakouts- Session A 

  • 2:15–3:00 PM – Breakouts- Session B 

  • 3:15–3:45 PM – Session C: Rapid Fire Highlights

  • 3:45–4:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

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2026 Admissions Conference

The 2026 conference was held on July 9, with local Host, the University of California, Washington Center
2026  Agenda

  • 9:00–9:30 AM – In-Person Check-In & Refreshments

  • 9:30–10:00 AM – Welcome & Introductions

  • 10:00–11:00 AM – Key Note Presentation

  • 11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Interactive Survey & Dialogue

  • 12:15–1:00 PM –Lunch & Networking (In-Person)

  • 1:15–2:00 PM – Breakouts- Session A 

  • 2:15–3:00 PM – Breakouts- Session B 

  • 3:15–3:45 PM – Session C: Rapid Fire Highlights

  • 3:45- 4:45 PM PPIA Panel

  • 4:45–5:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks