Regional Conferences

NAFSA regions host regional conferences across North America each year. These conferences are excellent opportunities for those involved in international education and exchange to network with accomplished colleagues and stay current with the latest trends. Registration is open to all.

Region I/XII

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

This workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus.

Member: $279

Nonmember: $375

Other: $155

J-1 Advising: Intermediate

This workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program.

Member: $279

Nonmember: $375

Other: $155

Region III

F-1 Student Advising for Beginners

The workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. 

Member: $315

Nonmember: $420

Other: $220

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

This workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus.

Member: $315

Nonmember: $420

Other: $220

J-1 Advising for Beginners

In this workshop, you will explore key J-1 advising issues including eligibility, DS-2019 issuance, health insurance, maintenance of status, extension, transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and employment. New advisers will gain a relevant overview of the current regulatory issues and have the opportunity to think through how these concepts are applied to your specific educational context.

Member: $315

Nonmember: $420

Other: $220

Region IV

F-1 Student Advising for Beginners

The workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. 

Member: $250

Nonmember: $350

Other: $200

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

This workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus.

Member: $250

Nonmember: $350

Other: $200

Region V

F-1 Student Advising for Beginners

The workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. 

Member: $250

Nonmember: $350

Other: $200

Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming

Do you know how to respond when a crisis impacts your study abroad students? In education abroad programming and implementation, staff must be ready to manage a range of crises that may occur. In this workshop, participants will explore ways to assess risk, reduce risk potential, and respond to crises more effectively.

Member: $250

Nonmember: $350

Other: $200

Region VI & VII

Business Acumen for International Educators

This workshop is a comprehensive program that equips participants with essential financial and operational skills crucial for success in today's complex international education landscape. It provides practical strategies and tools that participants can immediately apply to develop new initiatives, advocate for funding with confidence, and advance their international education programs with fiscal responsibility.

Member: $429

Nonmember: $574

Other: $310

F-1 Student Advising for Beginners

The workshop offers new advisers a key foundation for understanding the compliance role of the DSO. Participants will benefit from a solid combination of specific knowledge that can be applied to common scenarios as well as understanding how and where to find the regulations for further reading and research. 

Member: $429

Nonmember: $574

Other: $310

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

This workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus.

Member: $429

Nonmember: $574

Other: $310

J-1 Advising for Beginners

You will explore key J-1 advising issues including eligibility, DS-2019 issuance, health insurance, maintenance of status, extension, transfer, 212(e), repeat participation, and employment. New advisers will gain a relevant overview of the current regulatory issues and have the opportunity to think through how these concepts are applied to your specific educational context.

Member: $429

Nonmember: $574

Other: $310

J-1 Advising: Intermediate

This workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program.

Member: $429

Nonmember: $574

Other: $310

Region VIII

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

This workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus.

Member: $290

Nonmember: $390

Other: $215

J-1 Advising: Intermediate

This workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program.

Member: $290

Nonmember: $390

Other: $215

Region X

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

This workshop allows you to walk through nuanced situations and learn how to integrate federal regulations with your campus’ own rules to build sound institutional policies that create accurate and consistent advising. Take a deeper dive into student advising through case studies and learn model practices you can apply at your own campus.

Member: $320

Nonmember: $460

Other: $208

J-1 Advising: Intermediate

This workshop is designed to help you think through the development of policies, procedures, and practices necessary to maintain a healthy J program for your institution. Ample time is provided to focus on model practices based on current scenarios as well as to reflect on how these practices could improve your own J program.

Member: $320

Nonmember: $460

Other: $208

Student Health and Safety Abroad

As student populations abroad diversify, advisers must take preventative measures to protect students’ well-being. This ranges from managing mental health needs to supporting students with disabilities. This workshop will help advisers prepare for and respond to health and safety situations—while empowering students to take charge of their own health and safety abroad.

Member: $320

Nonmember: $460

Other: $208