2022 NAFSA Region XI Conference

The 2022 Region XI Conference will take place in Manchester, New Hampshire. Learn, network, and engage with IE professionals dedicated to advancing the field of international education at the Region XI Conference! Build lasting partnerships with peers and institutions from across the region and around the world.

Conference Registration

Early bird registration ends on September 23. 

FULL CONFERENCE Registration Type	Early Bird	Regular/Onsite
Member	$300	$360
Nonmember	$405	$480
Student Member; Retired Member; Life Member; RISE Fellows; Academy Trainees	$175	$175
DAILY Registration Type	Early Bird/Regular/Onsite
Member	$230
Nonmember	$285
Student Member; Retired Member; Life Member; RISE Fellows; Academy Trainees	$125
Preconference Workshops	Fees
Member, Nonmember, Student Member; Retired Member; Life Member; RISE Fellows; Academy Trainees	$300

 

Health and Safety

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for In-Person Attendees

NAFSA considers the safety of all those onsite at 2022 Regional Conferences as our top priority including our attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and event staff. In an effort to host a safe and productive event, we pledge to follow all guidelines and requirements set by state and local authorities as well as Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

NAFSA will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for all participants, including all conference registrants, exhibitors, NAFSA staff, vendor partners, and guests. If you have received all recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO), then you are considered to be fully vaccinated.

Check acceptable COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine proof here. All doses of authorized and approved vaccines must be completed two weeks prior to your arrival at the event. Attendees will receive communication and further instruction on how to easily submit their vaccination credentials in their registration confirmation email, and can also submit vaccination credentials here:

Individual Accountability

NAFSA has preventive measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. NAFSA cannot, however, guarantee that attendees will properly social-distance and that its attendees will not become infected with COVID-19. Attendees agree to COVID-19 specific terms & conditions of attendance as part of the registration process.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19, are waiting for COVID-19 test results, have COVID-19 symptoms, or have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Be sure to practice everyday preventive actions, including but not limited to social distancing, washing hands often, and monitoring your health daily.

On-Site Safety

On-site safety practices include:

• Masks are required for all attendees at the conference except for when actively eating or drinking. Participants are responsible for providing their own masks.
• Reminders to socially distance when appropriate, wash your hands often, cover your cough, or sneeze and stay away if you are sick.
• Prior to arriving, we encourage each attendee to do the following:
  • Be sure to register and upload your proof of vaccination PRIOR to arriving onsite to reduce congestion and forming of lines in the registration area.
  • Monitor your daily health and self-assessment prior to traveling.
• Event Management has the right to remove or exclude anyone from the event if they do not follow our Health & Safety policies or do not follow Health & Safety instructions set forth by the Event or venue staff.

Public health guidance on preventing the transmission of COVID-19 continues to evolve, and NAFSA will base its on-site protocol on the latest guidance from the CDC in addition to local regulations.

Hotel Information

DoubleTree Manchester Downtown
700 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101

Please note: You'll need to adjust the number of nights you are looking for at the top of the hotel reservation page and click on enter to see room availability. If you have any questions regarding booking, please contact the Region XI team or email [email protected].

Program and Schedule

The Region XI Conference schedule is now available! Through the Online Planner you can view the time, room, presenters, descriptions, and learning objectives of the sessions. You can also star the events you're interested in and create your own conference agenda, to view on the mobile webpage at the conference! There is also information on Sponsors, Exhibitors, and more!

Preconference Workshops

We will be offering three preconference workshops on Tuesday, October 18^th: 
 

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate (ISSS)

Discuss the gray areas of F-1 advising and explore the nuances of more complex issues regarding maintenance of status, travel and reentry, employment and STEM OPT, change of status, and reinstatement. Designed for experienced international student advisers.

Following this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Be a self-sufficient adviser by knowing your resources.
• Develop interpretations of F-1 regulations and guidance.
• Interpret and develop institutional policy.
• Learn techniques to advise F-1 students on situations where clear guidance is not available.
   

J-1 Student Advising for Beginners (ISSS)

Develop an understanding of J-1 advising and regulatory issues including eligibility, DS-2019 issuance, health insurance, maintenance of status, extension, transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and employment. SEVIS is discussed in relation to advising practices and procedures.

Following this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe principle components and characteristics of the Exchange Visitor Program.
• Identify resources to assist with J program administration.
• Resolve basic exchange visitor issues, problems, and situations.
   

Exhibitor and Sponsor Information

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Granite Sponsor: Anthem Student Advantage, Nearpeer

Maple Sponsor: Via TRM and IES Abroad

Nutmeg Sponsor: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Maine Lobster Sponsor: International SOS

Ocean Sponsor: Bard Abroad

Prize Sponsors: School of International Training & CORT

Come visit the Expo Hall at the Regional XI Conference to see:

Academic Programs International (API)

AIFS Abroad

Anthem Student Advantage

Bard College

Boston University

CampusSIMs

CAPA & CEA Study Abroad

CIS Abroad

Compass Benefits Group

CORT

Fundación Pachaysana

Hart Travel Partners

iNext International Insurance

International SOS

International Student Insurance

Middlebury Schools Abroad

Nearpeer

Sacred Heart University

School for International Training

Sprintax

StudentUniverse.com

Terra Dotta

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

Via TRM

Worldstrides