Dear Colleagues and Champions of Transfer Student Success,
We are pleased to invite you to register for the College Transfer Program Association (CTPA) Annual Drive-In Conference!
📍 Location: Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, Pittsboro, NC
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9:30 am to 3:45 pm
🧭 Theme: Navigating the Transfer Compass

This year’s theme, Navigating the Transfer Compass, emphasizes supporting students as transfer pathways continue to evolve across North Carolina. The CTPA Drive-In Conference brings together transfer professionals from across North Carolina to share best practices, policy updates, and innovative strategies that help students stay oriented and on course toward their transfer academic goals.
📢 Call for Proposals Now Open!
We invite you to submit a proposal to present a breakout session aligned with this year’s theme and focused on effective, innovative, or emerging practices in transfer advising and student success.
🗓 Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
Whether you are piloting a new initiative, refining a proven model, or sharing lessons learned, we encourage you to submit a proposal and help colleagues across the state navigate the transfer landscape.
👉 Submit your proposal here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz3av3Q4iOwSGbriTpF1AQ4p2jmmt3ai1SB7ZhGVxCKH1J2g/viewform
📝 Registration Is Now Open!
Conference registration is officially open, and we encourage you to register early. Attached you will find a copy of the conference agenda and accomodations. A more detailed program will be shared in mid to late February.
🗓 Registration Deadline: March 9, 2026
👉 Register here Today! Space is limited:
https://apply.cccc.edu/register/2026CTPAConf
Thank you for your continued dedication to transfer student success. We look forward to navigating the transfer compass together in March. Please share this conference information with your transfer colleagues.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the CTPA Conference Co-Chairs: Lisa Meads, CTPA President, at lisa_...@albemarle.edu, or Don Miller, CTPA President-Elect, at dmil...@cccc.edu.
Have a Great Day!
CTPA Executive Board