National Association for Student Success - NOSS 2027 in Charlotte, NC

National Association for Student Success - NOSS 2027

March 10–12, 2027
Charlotte, NC

Event Date

March 10–12, 2027

Location

Charlotte, NC

About This Show

AI-drafted summary

The NOSS Annual Conference is the flagship national gathering of the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS), a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to support professionals in educational institutions in making a positive difference in the lives of students. The 2027 edition is the organization's 51st Annual Conference, carrying the theme "Champions for Student Success," and is being held in Charlotte, NC.

The conference draws college and university educators, developmental and student-success practitioners, faculty, administrators, researchers, and program leaders from across the United States. Attendees come to share evidence-based practices, present research, and connect through NOSS chapters, networks, and specialty areas focused on advancing student learning, retention, and success.

Programming typically blends concurrent sessions, research presentations, awards, and structured networking, giving attendees professional development and a nationwide peer community. A networking reception is part of the on-site schedule, and exhibitors and sponsors add a marketplace of products and services relevant to student-success work. For anyone working in developmental education or student success in higher education, NOSS offers a focused, mission-driven venue to learn, present, and build connections.

Show Highlights

  • 51st Annual Conference under the theme "Champions for Student Success."
  • A Networking Reception held during the conference week, with sponsorship opportunities available.
  • Concurrent sessions and presentations selected through a peer proposal process (2027 proposal deadline was September 1, 2026).
  • An exhibit hall / sponsor marketplace featuring commercial and non-profit organizations serving the student-success field.
  • Awards and recognition programs, plus access to NOSS chapters, networks, and specialty-area communities.
  • Meals and snacks included for registered exhibitors and attendees as part of the conference experience.

Booth Pricing

Exhibitor and sponsor rates for the 2027 Charlotte conference are tiered by organization type and registration date.

Commercial Company (includes two 6' tables, up to 3 name badges with full access to conference events and meals, logo on the conference app exhibitor page, the conference registrant list four weeks prior, and a one-year NOSS membership for one representative):

  1. $1,500 if registered and paid by 6/01/2026
  2. $2,000 for 6/02/2026–9/01/2026
  3. $2,500 for 9/02/2026–12/01/2026

Not-for-Profit Organization or Institution (includes one table, 2 name badges with full access and meals, and logo on the conference app exhibitor page):

  1. $950 if registered and paid by 6/01/2026
  2. $1,050 for 6/02/2026–9/01/2026
  3. $1,250 for 9/02/2026–12/01/2026

Absentee Sponsor and Reciprocal Organization options are also offered. Optional add-ons include event sponsorships and focus groups. In-conjunction-with (ICW) events, such as focus groups or product demonstrations held at the conference hotel outside the conference schedule, require a $300 fee.

Registration

Registration for NOSS 2027 is open, with a Super Early Bird rate advertised as lower than the 2025 and 2026 rates. Registration is completed online through the official NOSS website (thenoss.org).

Key points:

  • Presenters must register for the conference; unregistered presenters may have their sessions cancelled. The proposal deadline for the 2027 program was September 1, 2026.
  • Exhibitors/sponsors register via the exhibitor order form; the deadline to secure a spot on the program is September 1, 2026.
  • Transfers: The deadline to transfer a registration to another person is February 10, 2027.
  • Cancellation: Cancellations made January 1–February 10, 2027 incur a $75 cancellation fee (exhibitor cancellations follow a separate schedule, with no refund after February 10, 2027).
  • Membership payments are handled separately and are not included in conference registration.

History

NOSS, the National Organization for Student Success, is a 501(c)3 non-profit that traces its roots to the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE), whose history spans 1976–2016. The organization adopted the NOSS name as part of a rebranding built around the mission of supporting educators in improving students' lives. The 2026 gathering in New York City marked the organization's 50th Annual Conference, and the 2027 Charlotte event is the 51st Annual Conference, reflecting a long, continuous run of national meetings serving the developmental education and student-success community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the NOSS 2027 Conference?

The NOSS 51st Annual Conference takes place March 10-12, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is organized by the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS).

Who should attend the NOSS conference?

The conference is designed for education professionals working in student success and developmental education, including college and university faculty, administrators, program leaders, and researchers. NOSS exists to support professionals in educational institutions in making a positive difference in the lives of students.

How do I register for NOSS 2027?

Registration for NOSS 2027 is open online at thenoss.org, and a Super Early Bird rate is offered that is lower than the 2025 and 2026 rates. All presenters must register for the conference, or their sessions may be cancelled.

How much does it cost to exhibit or sponsor at NOSS 2027?

Commercial exhibitor rates start at $1,500 if registered and paid by June 1, 2026, rising to $2,000 and then $2,500 at later deadlines. Not-for-profit organizations pay $950, $1,050, or $1,250 depending on the registration date, and absentee and reciprocal sponsor options are also available.

What is included with an exhibitor registration?

Commercial exhibitors receive two 6' tables and up to three registrations, while non-profit organizations receive one table and two registrations, all with table covers. Registered exhibitors also have access to meals and snacks included with the conference, plus a logo on the conference app exhibitor page.

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