2025 NODA Annual Conference
October 24–27

San Francisco, CA

NODA’s Annual Conference, commonly referred to as NODAC, is the Association’s signature event of the year. Taking place each fall, the Annual Conference serves as a gathering place for hundreds of orientation, transition, and retention professionals and students. The four day conference includes keynote speakers, panels, dozens of educational sessions and roundtables, networking events, as well as vendor showcases. 

Join your colleagues at the next NODAC! 

NODAC 2025

San Francisco, California
October 24 – 27, 2025

NODAC 2026

Atlanta, Georgia
November 10 – 13, 2026

NODAC 2027

Chicago, Illinois
October 26 – 29, 2027

Learning Outcomes

By participating in the NODA Annual Conference participants will…

  • Learn about trends, program strategies, philosophies, and best practices through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
  • Engage with current research in the field of orientation, transition and retention.
  • Benchmark with similar institutions across the United States and internationally. 
  • Network with colleagues in the field of orientation, transition and retention both formally and informally.
  • Enhance current student experiences, knowledge, and leadership skills.
  • Develop an understanding of the local culture, customs, and community.

History

The first national conference of orientation professionals was held in Columbus, Ohio in 1948. Twenty-four professionals attended the conference. The conference has grown in its 75+ year history to serve hundreds of professionals each year with dozens of educational sessions.  

Conference Location History
  • 1948 – Columbus, OH
  • 1949 – West Lafayette, IN
  • 1950 – Monticello, IL
  • 1951 – Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1952 – Bloomington, IN
  • 1953 – Minneapolis, MN
  • 1954 – Athens, OH
  • 1955 – East Lansing, MI
  • 1956 – Lexington, KY
  • 1957 – Columbus, OH
  • 1958 – Grand Forks, ND
  • 1959 – Carbondale, IL
  • 1960 – Madison, WI
  • 1961 – Bowling Green, OH
  • 1962 – Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1963 – Bloomington, IN
  • 1964 – University Park, PA
  • 1965 – Minneapolis, MN
  • 1966 – Columbus, OH
  • 1967 – Lexington, KY
  • 1968 – Columbia, SC
  • 1969 – Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1970 – Gainesville, FL
  • 1971 – Stillwater, OK
  • 1972 – Jefferson City, MO
  • 1973 – College Park, MD
  • 1974 – Albuquerque, NM
  • 1975 – Cleveland, OH
  • 1976 – Knoxville, TN
  • 1977 – Los Angeles, CA
  • 1978 – Kalamazoo, MI
  • 1979 – Washington, DC
  • 1980 – New Orleans, LA
  • 1981 – Salt Lake City, UT
  • 1982 – Lexington, KY
  • 1983 – Burlington, VT
  • 1984 – St. Louis, MO
  • 1985 – Scottsdale, AZ
  • 1986 – Fort Worth, TX
  • 1987 – Charlotte, NC
  • 1988 – Sacramento, CA
  • 1989 – Traverse City, MI
  • 1990 – Hartford, CT
  • 1991 – Costa Mesa, CA
  • 1992 – Kansas City, KS
  • 1993 – Savannah, GA
  • 1994 – Portland, OR
  • 1995 – Minneapolis, MN
  • 1996 – Providence, RI
  • 1997 – Denver, CO
  • 1998 – Austin, TX
  • 1999 – Tampa, FL
  • 2000 – San Diego, CA
  • 2001 – Toronto, ON
  • 2002 – Baltimore, MD
  • 2003 – Seattle, WA
  • 2004 – Chicago, IL
  • 2005 – Miami, FL
  • 2006 – Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2007 – Dallas, TX
  • 2008 – Boston, MA
  • 2009 – Anaheim, CA
  • 2010 – St. Louis, MO
  • 2011 – New Orleans, LA
  • 2012 – Las Vegas, NV
  • 2013 – San Antonio, TX
  • 2014 – Orlando, FL
  • 2015 – Denver, CO
  • 2016 – Indianapolis, IN
  • 2017 – Louisville, KY
  • 2018 – San Diego, CA
  • 2019 – Houston, TX
  • 2020 – Virtual
  • 2021 – Orlando, FL
  • 2022 – Baltimore, MD
  • 2023 – Minneapolis, MN
  • 2024 – Portland, OR
  • 2025 – San Francisco, CA
  • 2026 – Atlanta, GA
  • 2027 – Chicago, IL