NETA 2026 Conference

SAVE THE DATE

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!

Engage Your way.

Registration is now OPEN!

EARLY BIRD rates are back!

*available until February 2, 2026

3-day Attendance: $425 member /

$525 non-member

2-day Attendance: $400 member /

$500 non-member

1-day Attendance: $375 member /

$550 non-member

*Registration and payment for early bird rate must be received by February 2, 2026

Regular Rates (reg after 2/2/26)

3-day Attendance - $475 NETA Member /

$575 Non-Member
2-day Attendance - $450 NETA Member /

$550 Non-Member
1-day Attendance - $400 NETA Member /

$575 Non-Member

1 day Graduate student/HS Counselor: $85

Calling all presenters, panel moderators, theorists, and dreamers - You have something important to share!

Submit your proposal HERE

deadline: March 2, 2026

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.

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.

NETA room rate: $159/night

Optional upgrade: $179/night

The Hotel Northampton, built in 1927, offers 106 elegantly furnished guestrooms and luxury suites, quality service, gracious hospitality, and attention to every detail. We are conveniently located in the middle of downtown Northampton, within walking distance to Smith College and half a mile to I-91.

The Hotel Northampton does not have a link to provide to you for guests to book direct. They would all have to call in directly to reserve their rooms into the block.

When booking your NETA reservation, please call either 413-584-3100 or 1-800-547-3529 and ask for the block name under: NE Transfer Association

N Washburn - For Conf Website.pdf

THe Atmosphere.

Enjoy 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 LOCATION.

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.