2026 UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING CONFERENCE
October 7, 2026 | Stamp Student Union
Together We Thrive:
Building Community, Shaping Tomorrow
The conference is free and open to all UMD staff and faculty advisors.
The registration deadline is Sept. 23
Welcome
The 31st Annual Undergraduate Studies Advising Conference, “Together We Thrive: Building Community, Shaping Tomorrow,” will explore how academic advising can advance student success and prepare students for an evolving future. Please join us for discussions on collaboration, innovation, whole-student support, AI-informed advising, emerging careers, and building stronger advisor communities. Together, these conversations will emphasize the essential role of advising in creating resilient, engaged, and future-ready students.
Please contact Leeanne Dunsmore at ldunsmor@umd.edu at least one week prior to the event to request access needs or accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort up until the time of the event will be made to provide accommodations.
