Why Attend These Sessions?
A free series of live, virtual sessions for every NSLS member. Eight conversations across two tracks, built to move your career and your connections forward, no matter where you are in your leadership journey.
Wherever you are in your journey, you belong in this room. Current student or working professional. First-year or finishing your degree. On campus, fully online, or returning to school after years in the workforce. This national series brings NSLS members together from across the country for real conversations and practical learning you can use right away.
You'll hear from experienced facilitators and guests from colleges and universities nationwide, with plenty of room to ask questions, join in, and connect with fellow members. Wherever you're joining from, you're part of a national community learning and growing together.
The Two Tracks
Every session lives in one of two tracks, each built around what you're navigating right now.
Career & Professional Development
Skills only get you so far if you can't put them into words. These interactive workshops help you name your strengths, tell your story, and back it up with the fluency employers are actually listening for, from networking and communication to interviews and career readiness.
Community & Connection
The right people change everything. These conversations dig into belonging, mentorship, and mental well-being, so you build a support system that carries you through the hard stretches and celebrates the wins, wherever you are.
The Fall 2026 Lineup
Eight live sessions, September through December.
Career & Professional Development
Building Belonging on Your Campus: From Programs to Practice
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
The strongest campus communities aren't built by accident. They're built by leaders. Dig into the practical work of turning good intentions into programs that last and spaces where everyone feels they have a place.
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Turn great ideas into programs that actually stick
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Build support that makes every student feel they belong
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Leave with practical steps you can use right away
Community & Connection
Mentoring Across Difference: Leading Relationships That Actually Work
Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
The best mentoring relationships start with curiosity, trust, and a real willingness to learn from each other. This one is an honest look at how those bonds actually form, and how to keep them strong.
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Build connections across different backgrounds and experiences
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Learn what makes mentorship work, as a mentor or a mentee
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Walk away with strategies for building relationships that last
Community & Connection
You Are Welcome Where I Am: Belonging as a Leadership Practice
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
What makes someone feel like they truly belong? Rarely the big gestures. This session looks at how the way you lead, day to day, quietly shapes who feels like they belong.
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Discover how small, intentional actions make a big impact
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Learn to create welcoming spaces where people feel seen
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Bring simple, ready-to-use ideas back to your own community
Career & Professional Development
Leading Across Difference: Identity, Voice, and Influence as a Student Leader
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
Your perspective is one of your greatest strengths as a leader, and no one else brings the exact one you do. This session is about leading from that truth instead of setting it aside.
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Explore how your experiences and values shape your leadership
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Build confidence to communicate authentically and grow your influence
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Develop skills that serve you on campus and in your career
Career & Professional Development
Connecting the Dots: Translating Campus Leadership Into Career Readiness
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
You've already built valuable leadership skills. Now it's time to show employers what they mean, because that experience only counts if you can make a hiring manager see it.
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Turn your experiences into compelling resume highlights
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Shape your leadership into memorable interview stories
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Leave better prepared to stand out in any room
Community & Connection
You're Not Alone: Building Community as a Non-Traditional or Online Student Leader
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Community can look different when you're balancing work, family, or an online program. It's still absolutely within reach. This is an encouraging, judgment-free conversation for anyone whose college years look a little different from the usual picture.
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Find practical ways to build connection on your own terms
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Discover support that fits your real college experience
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Connect with others who understand your unique path
Community & Connection
Real Talk: Mental Health, Leadership, and the Pressure to Perform
Monday, December 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Leaders often feel pressure to have all the answers and to keep it all together. This session makes space for the opposite: a real conversation about what leading actually costs, and how to keep going.
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Talk openly about mental health, burnout, and leadership
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Explore healthy ways to navigate challenges and support others
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Remember that strong leadership starts with caring for yourself
Career & Professional Development
The Resilient Student Leader: Strategies for When the Pressure Peaks
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
When classes, work, leadership, and life all demand your attention at once, resilience stops being a nice idea and becomes a survival skill. This session is about building yours before you need it.
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Get practical strategies to manage stress and stay focused
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Learn to keep moving through your busiest seasons
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Build tools that serve you now and long after graduation
How to Register
These sessions are free and optional. They are not part of your Steps to Induction and are not required to complete them. Register through Zoom for each session to get your unique join link, and add sessions to your NSLS calendar so you never miss a reminder. Be sure to register before the session date.
