2026 Admissions Professionals Conference
2026 NASPAA Admissions Professionals Conference
The 2026 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.
Location: University of California Washington Center, 1608 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
Date: July 9, 2026
2026 Draft Agenda
9:00–9:30 AM – In-Person Check-In & Refreshments
Arrival, coffee, and informal networking for in-person attendees.
9:30–10:00 AM – Welcome & Introductions
Opening remarks from UCR and NASPAA leadership. Brief attendee introductions (in-person only).
10:00–11:00 AM – Key Note Presentation
11:15 AM–12:15 PM – Interactive Survey & Dialogue
NASPAA review of survey data, and live polling and discussion to gather shared experiences and identify common admissions challenges and opportunities.
12:15–1:00 PM –Lunch & Networking (In-Person)
1:15–2:00 PM – Breakouts- Session A
Round table, small group discussions on hot topics (The New Federal Environment; Pipeline development, AI-- How do we leverage the technology to make us more efficient, Marketing and Recruitment)
2:15–3:00 PM – Breakouts- Session B
Round table, small group discussions on hot topics (The New Federal Environment; Pipeline development, AI-- How do we leverage the technology to make us more efficient, Marketing and Recruitment)
3:15–3:45 PM – Session C: Rapid Fire Highlights
Online and in-person full group rapid-fire discussion on topics that came up throughout the day!
3:45- 4:45PM PPIA Panel
4:45–5:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
Thank you to our 2026 host:
