November 16–18, 2026
Salt Lake City, UT

Climbing higher: A shared commitment to student success

Join us in Salt Lake City as Student Success US celebrates its 5th year, hosted in partnership with Utah’s flagship college, The University of Utah.

Designed for Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors of Student Success, this year’s event turns insight into action. Through interactive workshops and candid ‘Success Spotlights', we translate real student perspectives into your practical playbook for retention, wellbeing, and career readiness.

Informed by Inside Higher Ed’s Student Voice survey, conversations will move beyond theory and tackle what students really need, when they need it.

600+

attendees

250+

organizations and universities

100+

speakers

What the agenda will focus on

With 100+ speakers delivering over 40 hours of content, the agenda is structured around four core tracks addressing the most pressing challenges facing student success leaders today.

Academic support and technology for today's learner

College experiences

Student health and wellness

Life beyond college

Attending Student Success US was an inspiring experience! The sessions were insightful and gave us practical tools and strategies to better support student success on our own campuses. Hearing from leaders and innovators in the field provided a fresh perspective on tackling the challenges of today’s higher education landscape, and I left feeling motivated and equipped with new ideas.

– Assistant Vice President of Student Success, Emerson College

Speakers joining us include

Bridget Burns

Founding Chief Executive Officer

University Innovation Alliance

Carson Domey

Executive Director

Coalition for Student Wellbeing

Peter Felten

Executive Director, Center for Engaged Learning

Elon University

T. Chase Hagood

Vice Provost for Student Success

The University of Utah

Renata Opoczynski

Assistant Provost for Student Success

Michigan State University

Cheresa Simpson

Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Capacity

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

60+

sessions

hours of networking

91%

of attendees would recommend to a colleague

Why attend Student Success US

Student expectations are evolving fast, and institutions must adapt just as quickly. Student Success US is designed to help you respond with confidence, clarity and action.

Gain first-hand insight into student priorities shaping retention, engagement and outcomes

Learn how peer institutions are responding to today’s academic, well-being and workforce challenges

Turn student feedback into actionable frameworks you can apply immediately

Here’s why attendees return year after year

Student Success US stands apart through its deep integration of student voice and applied learning. New and returning features include:

Success Spotlights in the exhibition area showcasing real student success stories
More student perspectives embedded across breakout sessions
Curated 1-to-1 hosted meetings connecting delegates and solution providers

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20% discount for groups of 3+ with promo code GROUP

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Opportunities to get involved

Attend as a delegate

Gain practical insights from global higher education leaders, connect with peers and partners across the sector, discover innovative solutions and stay ahead of emerging issues. Book your ticket.

Speak in a session

Our high-quality speakers are essential to ensuring our events engage audiences and provide relevant, up-to-date and innovative content for our delegates. Submit a speaker application.

Join as a partner

Strategically engage with your target audience by exposing your brand, industry knowledge and thought leadership to the global higher education community. Explore opportunities.