August 5, 2025
Pre-conference Call for Programs Deadline
September 16, 2025
Call for Programs Deadline
October 28, 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline
December 2, 2025
Regular Registration Deadline
December 19, 2025
Hotel Deadline
NASPA Strategies Conferences
Health, Safety, and Well-being Alcohol and Other Drug Health, Safety, and Well-being Initiatives Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Wellness and Health Promotion AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level
January 15 - January 17, 2026 Chicago, IL
The NASPA Strategies Conferences provide student affairs practitioners with the knowledge and skills to effectively address collegiate alcohol and drug misuse prevention, mental health, sexual violence prevention and response, peer education and well-being through a variety of comprehensive and integrative approaches.
Registration is now open!
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Call for Proposals will open soon!
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The convergence of the NASPA Alcohol, Other Drug, and Violence Prevention, Mental Health, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response, Well-Being and Health Promotion Leadership, and the Peer Education conferences allows campus practitioners a unique opportunity to learn, network and engage.
Conferences Planning Committees
The NASPA Strategies Conferences would not be possible without the leadership, expertise and time of our volunteers who serve on the planning committees. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table in order to craft a comprehensive and intentional experience for all attendees.
The volunteer form due date for the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences Planning Committees has passed. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
Registration
Registration as a member is based on individual membership status at the time of the event. If your current membership will expire prior to the event, you will have the option to renew at the time of registration to receive the member rate.
If you are not a current member and are employed by a college or university that is an institutional member, you can join as a professional affiliate member for $80. If your institution is NOT a member, you can join as an associate affiliate member for $250. Both membership types provide access to the individual member rate for the event. Please visit the membership section of the NASPA website to learn more about membership types and benefits. We hope you’ll consider joining today!
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
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The Strategies Conferences converge five events into one. Please select the conference which is most applicable to you, though you are welcome to attend sessions and presentations selected by any of the conference committees.
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| Early Registration 04/01/2025 to 10/28/2025 |
Regular Registration 10/29/2025 to 12/02/2025 |
Late Registration 12/03/2025 to 01/15/2026 |
NASPA Member |
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| $595 | $645 | $725 |
Non Member |
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| $795 | $845 | $925 |
NASPA Student Member |
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| $245 | $295 | $375 |
HALF-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION |
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| Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
NASPA Member |
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| $75 | $95 | $145 |
Non Member |
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| $175 | $195 | $245 |
FULL-DAY PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION |
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| Early Registration | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
NASPA Member |
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| $125 | $145 | $195 |
Non Member |
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| $225 | $245 | $295 |
NASPA Foundation Scholarships
Justification for Attendance
Looking for make the case to use your professional development funding toward attending the NASPA Strategies conferences?
The justification letter templates below will provide you with a starting point to outline the benefits of attending NASPA Strategies, including the benefits for you, your colleagues, students and campus. We are confident this will help you get one step closer to joining us in January.
Not sure if you are a member? email [email protected] to find out.
Registration Policies
Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing by October 28, 2025, less a $50.00 processing fee. In addition, a processing fee of $50.00 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined.
For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.
Questions?
| NASPA Events Event Registration Support Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 265-7500 |
NASPA Staff Event Specific Support Email: [email protected] |
Venue
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60616
All conference activities will take place within the Marriott Marquis Chicago.
The Room Block Will Open Soon
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Marriott Marquis Chicago 2121 South Prairie Ave Chicago, Illinois 60616 |
$179.00/Night |
Travel
The Marriott Marquis Chicago hotel is serviced by the Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The hotel is approximatley 9.7 miles from the Chicago Midway International Airport and approximately 20.7 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Visit each of the airport websites for more information.
This hotel does not provide shuttle service. An estimated Ride Share will cost $40 - $55 USD (one way) from Chicago Midway International Airport and an estimated $50 - $65 USD (one way) from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Parking
On-site parking, fee: $27.00 Hourly; $40.00 Daily; $60.00 Daily Valet
Off-site parking: LOT A MCCORMICK PLACE 2301 S. Prairie Ave Chicago, IL 60616 (next door): Valet 0-24 Hour: $60. Self-parking: 0-1 Hour: $22. 1-3 Hours $27, 3-9 Hours: $32. 9-24 Hours(overnight): $40
Lot A at McCormick Place is located next door and is connected to the hotel via Skybridge on Lot A's 3rd floor. Guests can use their room keys for in/out access to Lot A.
Subway Station:
The nearest subways stations are the Cermak-McCormick Place - Green Line ('L') and the Cermak-Chinatown - Red Line ('L'). Please see their websites to learn more.
Train Station:
The nearest train stations are the Union Station and the Ogilvie Transportation Center. Please see their websites to learn more.
Weather
The average temperatures in Chicago, IL are around 32 degrees F during the day and 22 degrees F in the evening. As the conference gets closer, please visit the Weather Channel for more information.
Please note, the hotel and meeting area temperatures vary. Layering with a sweater or jacket is recommended.
Call for Proposals
- Pre-conference Workshop Submission Deadline: August 5, 2025
- Main Program Submission Deadline: September 16, 2025
- Meeting/Reception Request Deadline: October 3, 2025
CALL FOR PROPOSALS WILL OPEN SOON!
The 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences planning committees will be inviting program proposals from higher education professionals who are part of the essential systems addressing college student safety, health, and well-being. These functions are irreplaceable components of an environment conducive to learning and development, and the field of student affairs prevention professionals passionately dedicated to this work need your expertise. We welcome you to submit a program for this dynamic series of conferences and join us in January to optimize your own programs and services in the company of the largest student affairs health and wellness event in the field.
The conference planning committees encourage program proposals regarding proven practices with content that algin with conference themes and learning outcomes below, engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses.
Please note: all presenters must register to attend the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences in-person. There will not be any virtual presentation opportunities.
Review Programs for the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences
NASPA is also seeking reviewers to evaluate program proposals. Did you know that you can submit a proposal AND serve as a reviewer? You will not be assigned to review your own program. Consider contributing your experience and expertise to the program review process! There are two steps to becoming a review for the NASPA Strategies Conferences:
- Complete or update your general NASPA Reviewer Profile
- Sign up to review for the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences: Application will open soon
- Program Review Assignments Received: Emailed by September 17
- Program Review Deadline: October 3 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Schedule
The schedule will be designed to provide participants with interactive and engaging programming, opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. The 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences program book will be available in early January 2026. Registration to one conference grants access to content over all four conferences.
The building of the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences is in progress - stay tuned for upcoming information.
The 2025 NASPA Strategies schedule is available below:
2025 NASPA Strategies Conferences Program Book
Engagement Opportunities
If you're interested in hosting a gathering or meeting at the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences, once open, please complete the Meeting/Reception Request Form that is within the Call For Proposals. Select 'Meeting/Reception" from the drop down menu and go from there.
Please note: The opportunity to host a gathering or meeting at the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conference WILL OPEN SOON. Please explore our additional engagement opportunities below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Looking to engage with others throughout the year? Be sure to visit the Knowledge Communities associated with this event.
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Continuing Education
Please note: The deadline to request continuing education credits for the 2025 NASPA Strategies Conferences was February 28, 2025. Requests for continuing education credits are no loner able to be fulfilled.
The 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences will seek to offer continuing education credits for APA, CHES/MCHES, CSAEd, NACP, NASW, and NBCC. NASPA is approved to be a continuing education provider for CSAEd, NBCC, NCHEC, and will submit for approval from NACP and NASW. NASPA is approved to offer APA credit through a partnership with the Association of University College Counseling Center Directors. NASPA will also able to provide a general certificate of attendance to document hours for other licenses or credentials not listed above.
The total number of hours that will be available for this conference will depend upon the eligibility of individual sessions, as well as the overall conference schedule. In the past, continuing education credits have been available during every breakout session block for the entirety of the conference. The full schedule and continuing education qualifications will be available in January 2026. For more information about each continuing education credit and offerings, please read through the descriptions below. Credit may be requested by completing the appropriate online form for the type of continuing education needed (APA, CHES/MCHES, NACP, NASW, NBCC; or CSAEd).
If you have questions about Continuing Education, please contact NASPA Staff at [email protected].
Continuing Education for Psychologists (APA)
NASPA thanks the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors for sponsoring this continuing education opportunity for psychologists. The Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. AUCCCD maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. Not all sessions are available for continuing education (CE) credit. Sessions which are eligible for APA credit will be identified within the program book and conference platform.
To receive APA credit, participants must submit a form online and are encouraged to submit an evaluation following the event. A link to the online form will be made available closer to the event date. Once complete, A PDF certificate will be sent via email after the form has been processed and approved.
Student Affairs Educator Certification (CSAEd)
NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd™). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program are clearly identified. NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.
National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)
The National Advocate Credentialing Program approved the 2025 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Conference for 12.5 total continuing education (CE) hours toward renewal requirements. NASPA will work to provide this CE for the 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences again.
To receive NACP credit, participants must have submitted a form online and were encouraged to submit an evaluation following the event. If approved for 2026, a link to the online form will be made available closer to the event date. Once complete, A PDF certificate will be sent via email after the form has been processed and approved.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
This program will apply for approval through the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #: TBD).
To receive NASW credit, a link to an online form will be made available closer to the event. In addition, attendees must complete an online evaluation of individual sessions, which will be emailed to you shortly after the conference. A PDF certificate will be sent via email after the form has been processed and approved.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
NASPA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. TBD. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified in the program book and MyNASPA app. NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
To receive NBCC credit, a link to an online form will be made available once closer to the event. In addition, attendees must complete an online evaluation of individual sessions, which will be emailed to you shortly after the conference and a PDF certificate will be sent via email after the form has been processed and approved.
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC)
NASPA is a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive Category 1 continuing education contact hours. Poster sessions are not approved for CHES/MCHES contact hours.
To receive CHES or MCHES credit, a link to an online form will be made available once closer to the event. In addition, attendees must complete an online evaluation of individual sessions, which will be emailed to you shortly after the conference. A PDF certificate will be sent via email after the form has been processed and approved, and individual hours will be reported to NCHEC in April 2025.
Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Campus Grant Recipients
Grantees seeking to attend non-OVW sponsored events using their OVW grant funds must contact their OVW grant program specialist directly to request approval to use OVW funds to attend this event.
Sponsors
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The 2026 NASPA Strategies Conferences are your opportunity to take a cross-functional approach to student success when it has never been more important.
The 2026 exhibit and sponsorship application will open soon. The priority deadline is December 2, 2025.
Please reach out to Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development, at 614-204-5994 or [email protected] with any questions regarding exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.