The free Transfer Week Webinar Series starts this week!
There’s still time to join us for the 8th annual Transfer Week Webinar Series! This free week of transfer sessions is hosted by CollegeSource during National Transfer Student Week, October 20–24, 2025. Once a year, this virtual event gathers transfer professionals from across the country to dig into today’s most pressing challenges and innovations in transfer. The main series sessions are highlighted below and have been curated to cover a broad spectrum of transfer topics and roles.
Can’t attend the live webinars? All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants within 24 hours of their completion.
Main series lineup
The following sessions will begin daily at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Additionally, recordings will be available for those unable to attend the live webinars.
Monday, October 20
Transfer Isn’t Broken: A Conversation with Leaders in the Field
Presenter: Troy Holaday, PhD, CollegeSource, with special guest Gina Modica, Illinois MyCreditsTransfer, University of Illinois System
Transfer isn’t something to be fixed—it’s a strength to be celebrated and expanded. This keynote conversation will feature leaders in the field reflecting on where transfer stands today, where it’s headed, and why the future is brighter than ever. With space for audience Q&A, this session sets the tone for a week of inspiration and ideas.
Tuesday, October 21
Unlocking Credit for Prior Learning: Policies, Practices, and Partnerships
Panelists: Camden Farmer, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Cristina Castelo Rodriguez, Ed.D., Los Angeles Pierce College; Maria Martinez, PhD, University of Nevada, Reno; Rachael French, University at Albany; Sarah Cunningham, PhD, American Council on Education; and Tannessa Swarens-Tinley, Barstow Community College
As students increasingly pursue nontraditional pathways to higher education, colleges and universities face the challenge—and opportunity—of recognizing learning that happens outside the classroom. This panel brings together higher education leaders and representatives from alternative credit providers to discuss evolving policies and practical approaches to awarding credit for prior learning (CPL). From Sophia Learning to AP, CLEP, Cambridge International, StraighterLine, and beyond, we’ll explore how institutions are integrating these credits to support access, affordability, and completion. Attendees will gain insight into both institutional decision-making and cross-sector collaboration, followed by a breakout discussion to share experiences and ideas.
Wednesday, October 22
From Hype to Hope: Finding What Works in Transfer Technology
Panelists: Ashley Duran, University of Northern Colorado; Emily Cruz, Flagler College; Mary Gallagher, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Ritu Sachdev, Marquette University
AI, automation, and other emerging tools dominate the conversation in higher ed—but how do you separate hype from reality? This panel brings together diverse perspectives on what’s working (and what isn’t) in transfer-focused technology. Panelists will share practical use cases, lessons learned, and solutions that have made a measurable difference on their campuses. Expect candid talk about costs and tradeoffs, alongside inspiring examples of tech that truly works.
Thursday, October 23
Dissertation Findings: Establishing a Transfer Center at a Four-Year Public Institution
Presenter: Dr. Seth Marc Kamen, North Carolina Community College System
Transfer research isn’t just theory—it can drive real campus change. In this session, we’ll explore recent dissertation findings on the development of a transfer center at a four-year public institution. Learn how dedicated transfer structures can support students and discover evidence-based practices you can adapt for your own campus.
Friday, October 24
Honoring NISTS: A Farewell Session
External Session: There is no session scheduled on Friday for the Transfer Week Webinar Series, but we encourage you to join the NISTS virtual gathering. As the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) closes its doors, we invite our audience to join the Sunset Soiree farewell session hosted by NISTS to celebrate its enduring contributions to the field. NISTS has shaped how transfer is studied, supported, and valued for decades, and this collective moment of reflection and gratitude will close our week on a note of respect and community.
Bonus demos and post-webinar discussions
Preceding the main series sessions each day, we invite you to our optional product demos at 1:00 p.m. Eastern to see CollegeSource solutions in action, including Transferology, uAchieve (Transfer Articulation), TES, the Transfer Evaluation System, and Policy Central. Also, make sure to stay after the main series sessions for a post-webinar discussion starting at 3:15 p.m. to network and get involved in the conversation.
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