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Welcome to NODA—the premier international association dedicated to orientation, transition, and retention in higher education. Since 1976, we have empowered higher education administrators, faculty, and student leaders through professional development, ethical standards, and scholarly research. Driven by a commitment to inclusive leadership and cross-institutional collaboration, NODA provides the community, resources, and annual gatherings you need to support student success at every stage of their academic journey.

2026 NODA Annual Conference

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.

Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When: November 10 - 13, 2026

NODA Indigenous Land Acknowledgement: NODA recognizes and honors that our Association Office in Minneapolis, MN is located on Native land. We thank the ancestors of the Dakota and Anishinaabe nations for being good stewards of the land. As NODA works to honor and reconcile the Native land with which we gather, we pay respect to the Dakota and Anishinaabe people.

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