Advising Matters Conference

Virginia Tech's 16^th Annual Academic Advising Conference

On behalf of Virginia Tech and Academic Advising & Transition Support, we are excited to host Virginia Tech's 16^th Advising Matters Conference on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.

This one-day event aims to bring together advisors, faculty, and staff from Virginia Tech and across the region in order to share ideas, stay up to date on best practices, and provide quality advising professional development opportunities. With higher education experiencing rapid change, this year’s Advising Matters Conference theme, “Connected through Student Success: Elevating Advising through Relationships, Care, and Collaboration,” reflects the vital role advisors play in bridging the gaps between students’ goals and the campus resources that help them thrive. But we can’t do it alone. Join us in exploring how advisors can foster deeper connections to students, to colleagues, and to the mission of student success in our continuously changing landscape. 

The conference will include an opening session, concurrent sessions, and other activities with the goal of enhancing advising knowledge and skills for faculty and staff while also increasing the effectiveness of our advising programs.

Join us for an exciting day of learning, connection, and growth at Advising Matters 2026!

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Nasim Schwab at 540-231-8440 or advising@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Who Should Attend

Professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators, and those dedicated to student success who are working to enhance the educational development of students are encouraged to attend the Advising Matters Conference.

Conference Overview

The 16^th Annual Advising Matters Conference will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026, and conclude by 4:20 p.m. The conference will provide you with the following opportunities:

• Formal and informal networking with faculty and professional advisors committed to facilitating student academic success
• An interactive workshop and concurrent sessions focusing on advising tools, collaboration across the university and professional development for academic advisors
• Opportunities for professional development for all advisors
• Discussions on critical issues in academic advising
• A range of theoretical, practical, and interactive presentations

For more information about the Advising Matters Conference, please email advising@vt.edu.