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The Idaho State Advising Symposium aims to create a collaborative environment with regional colleges and universities for sharing effective strategies and fostering professional growth. This professional development event is tailored for academic advisors, faculty advisors, and anyone else who interacts with and supports students. Attendees will participate in discussions based on best practices, explore new advising strategies, and strengthen collaboration to enhance student success.
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Pond Student Union Building (1065 South 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83209)
Parking is recommended near the Pond Student Union Building. Attendees can view the Campus Map for assistance finding this parking lot.
The window to submit a session proposal has closed. The planning committee is currently reviewing all received submissions.
We are excited for you to join us for a day filled with professional development opportunities. While plans are currently underway and will be finalized later, the Advising Symposium tentatively follows the schedule below:
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Check-in, Coffee & Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 AM: Welcome, Purpose, Agenda Overview
9:00 – 9:50 AM: Choice Session #1
10:00 – 10:50 AM: Choice Session #2
11:00 – 11:50 AM: Choice Session #3
12:00 – 12:50 PM: Lunch and Networking
1:00 – 1:50 PM: Choice Session #4
2:00 – 2:50 PM: Choice Session #5
3:00 – 3:30 PM: Raffle, Prizes, Closing Remarks & Thank You
Sessions will include time for discussion and Q&A.
The RSVP window for the 2026 Advising Symposium will take place in August 2026.
We have blocks of rooms available at the following hotels near ISU, click on the links below for more information:
Home2 Suites by Hilton - Pocatello
2325 Via Caporatti Dr.
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 471-2100
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Pocatello
205 Via Venitio
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-9200
For more information regarding the symposium, feel free to contact us at advcommunity@isu.edu.