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NC Peer Educator Conference 2025

NC Peer Educator conferences have been held across the state of North Carolina over the past 16 years. These conferences serve as an opportunity for peer educators to come together in order to share ideas and best practices with other college students dedicated to success.

The Academic Success Center at NC State University is thrilled to be hosting this year's conference on April 5th, 2025!

Empowering the Whole Student:
Think Strategically, Do Effectively

Attendees can expect to discover new ideas and best practices through engaging presentations and interactive sessions. Our keynote session and dedicated network opportunities will connect you with like-minded peers passionate about supporting their fellow students.

This year’s theme emphasizes holistic student support while exploring how peer educators foster meaningful connections and adapt to an evolving higher education landscape. Leave empowered to excel in your role and make a lasting impact on the students you serve.

Join us in April for an engaging day of collaboration, learning, and professional development!

Registration Information

The NC State Academic Success Center is excited to offer the 2025 Peer Educator Conference at no cost to attendees! However, participants must register in order to be able to attend.

Registration will be collected through REPORTER starting on January 1st, 2025.

All attendees must have an account in order to register through the REPORTER system.

NC State students and employees should log in with their NC State Unity Account.

All other users will need to create a Brickyard Account using the email address associated with their institution.

Please click here for step-by-step instructions on how to create your Brickyard Account.

Please click here for general assistance with logging into the REPORTER System.

Note: it is recommended that attendees use this link (go.ncsu.edu/peerconference-registration) to be taken directly to the conference registration page after logging into REPORTER.

If you are searching through the REPORTER catalog, please use the following Course ID to search: DASA-ASA-2025.

Call for Proposals

Proposals for the 17th Annual NC Peer Educator Conference will be accepted between January 1st and March 1st, 2025. Designed for undergraduate peer educators across North Carolina, this conference celebrates the vital role that peer educators play in student success.

The theme for this year’s conference is Empowering the Whole Student: Think Strategically, Do Effectively.

Long gone are the days where the term “peer educator” solely refers to traditional tutors. Now this phrase could include:

  • Academic Peer Mentors who help support the development of general academic success skills
  • Writing Consultants who help support students through any stage of the writing process
  • SI, PAL, or PASS Leaders who facilitate engaging, collaborative learning sessions
  • Peer Career Coaches or Mentors who assist their peers with exploring career pathways
  • Peer Wellness Coaches who provide education, support, and encouragement to develop healthy lifestyle behaviors
  • AND SO MUCH MORE!!

Successful proposals will focus on best practices or strategies utilized in Student Success/Support Services on campus. Students may choose to present on a specific training session topic or highlight a specific program or service. In their proposal, presenters should explain how their chosen topic is connected to holistic student support.

  • Proposal Type:
    • Individual or Group Presentation with 2 or 3 presenters
    • Length of Presentation
      • 5-10 minute “TED Talk”
      • 10-15 minute “quick presentation”
      • 20-25 minute presentation
      • 40-45 minute collaborative activity
  • Title should be descriptive and no longer than 150 characters
  • Abstract – should be descriptive of topic and major points. No longer than 750 characters.
  • Learning Outcomes – describe two or more things the audience will learn from your presentation
  • All presenters must use a visual aid, such as Google Slides, Canva, etc. Note: you will not be required to submit the visual aid in the proposal form.

The Google form will open on January 1st, 2025.

The deadline for submission is March 1, 2025.

Accepted proposals will be notified by March 21, 2025.

Conference Schedule

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

Student Professional Development Activity

Professional Staff Meeting

More information to come as schedule is finalized!

Questions about the 2025 NC Peer Educator Conference?

Please email ASC Assistant Director, Sarah Stokely, or call 919.515.5619.