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April 13-15, 2026
NETA remains on the cutting edge of transfer thanks to the hard work of our membership. The Conference Committee is preparing a dynamic three-day event covering a wide breadth of topics to foster both personal and professional development.
Conference Registration, Sponsorship Applications
& Proposal Submissions are now open!
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Registration is OPEN!
Regular Rates (Early Bird registration is now closed)
3-day NETA Member - $475
3-day Non-Member - $575
3 day NYSTAA Member Flat Rate - $500
2-day NETA Member - $450
2-day Non-Member - $550
1-day NETA Member - $400
1-day Non-Member - $525
1 day Graduate student/HS Counselor: $85
Calling all presenters, panel moderators, theorists, and dreamers - You have something important to share!
Deadline: March 13, 2026
*Deadline extended!
NETA offers engaging opportunities to connect with college reps and support transfer student scholarships. Conference sponsorships offer visibility with hundreds of attendees from across New England. Sponsorship opportunities include the vendor expo, scholarship sponsors, booklet ads, artisan marketplace, and more.
View all sponsorship opportunities here.
Deadline to register: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
*The Hotel Northampton has reached the booking limit!
NETA secured a 2nd hotel - about a 5-minute drive away
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Springfield Northampton/Amherst
149.99 USD per night for 1 King or 2 Queens
Book your group rate for NE Transfer Association NETA
N Washburn - For Conf Website.pdfEnjoy the above piece, written by NETA member Nick Washburn, reflecting on his introduction to the "whimsical world of transfer".
NETA: a community dedicated to the small, caring gestures that create big, meaningful change.
The Hotel Northampton
Northampton is a vibrant city in Western Massachusetts known for its lively arts scene, independent businesses, queer culture, and rural lifestyle.
Located in the Pioneer Valley, it is home to Smith College and is surrounded by other Five College system schools, contributing to its rich cultural and academic environment.
The city is often called "Paradise City" and has been recognized for its vibrant downtown, high quality of life, and rich cultural offerings.
2026 keynote speakers
Alicia Alvero, Ph.D.
Interim Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost
City University of New York (CUNY)
Monday, April 13th
The Mechanics of Mobility: What It Takes to Fix Transfer at Scale
Michelle Schutt, Ph.D.
President
Greenfield Community College
Tuesday, April 14th
Strategic Reinvention in an Era of Demographic decline: Reframing enrollment challenges as opportunities
Melishia Santiago, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of STEM
Springfield Technical Community College
Wednesday, April 15th
How to navigate the higher education system without a map: Supporting transfer students in their journey
Past Conferences
2025 NETA Annual Conference: April, Westbrook, Connecticut
2024 NETA Annual Conference: April, Westbrook, Connecticut
2023 NETA Annual Conference: April, Burlington, Vermont
2022 NETA Annual Conference: April, Burlington Vermont
2021 NETA Annual Conference: April 14 - 17, Virtual
2019 NETA Annual Conference: April 24 - 26, Newport Rhode Island
2018 NETA Annual Conference: March 2018, Newport Rhode Island
2017 NETA Annual Conference: March 2017, Portland, Maine
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