NIRSA 2025 Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions

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Registration for NIRSA 2025 will open on Wednesday, December 4.
Reservations can be made after you register for the conference; your receipt/confirmation email will include a link to book your room at one of the conference hotels.

Yes, one of the many great things to look forward to at this year’s conference is all the features and activities offered within the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center—you’ll never have to leave the convention center! The Gaylord Palms Resort has several restaurants for attendees to visit during their time at the conference.

There are so many things to look forward to at this year’s 75th anniversary celebration! This includes the expo, the All Conference Social, the student and director tracks, the golf tournament, numerous networking opportunities, countless student development opportunities, and so much more!

NIRSA is excited to announce that we’re going to have scavenger hunt gamification once again at the NIRSA Conference! Attendees will have the opportunity to earn points throughout the conference by entering hidden codes into the PheedLoop app to redeem prizes. Make sure to follow us on social media to take advantage of some easy gamification points!

The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has so much to offer! Check out their webpage for all the exciting things to look forward to within the center.

Yes, more information about CE credits will be coming soon. For any questions related to CE credits, please contact [email protected].

NIRSA is offering core and specialty CE credits that will apply towards the Certified Student Affairs Educator program offered by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. Learn more about the certification on the NIRSA website.

More information about volunteer opportunities will be provided when registration opens. If you have any questions about volunteering or if you’re interested in volunteering at NIRSA 2025, please contact [email protected].

To inquire about space and options at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, reach out to NIRSA Director of Events & Experiences Sierra Smith.

Yes, NIRSA will be using the PheedLoop app again this year. Registered attendees will receive a personalized email with information on how to access and log into the app around the end of March.
Yes, please visit our Exhibitor FAQ page for information specific to our exhibitors.
Check out the NIRSA/Kissimmee Guest Services web page for how to make the most of your NIRSA Conference adventure.
  • Universal Studios and Universal Island of Adventure
  • SeaWorld Orlando
  • Island H2O Live! Water Park
  • Wild Florida Air Boat Tours
  • WonderWorks Orlando
If you have been part of or witnessed an incident at NIRSA 2025, we ask that you complete a report to document the incident. These forms will also be available at the Conference Registration Desk.

NIRSA reserves the right to take any action demand necessary and appropriate – including immediate removal from the event without warning or refund – in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and NIRSA reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future meeting or event.

Yes! Water refill stations are located throughout the Gaylord Palms—they will allow for easy access to refill water bottles and limit the use of plastic water bottles. 

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