Join hundreds of high-achieving NSHSS members and families on Saturday, September 19, at Columbia University for an exclusive NSHSS experience!
Seats are selling fast! Don’t miss your opportunity to invest in your future and be recognized—register today to secure your spot!
Check out Columbia and what past event participants have to say about NSHSS events - for high achieving students ready to lead!
This agenda is subject to change. Final details will be sent to ticket holders via Eventbrite 2 days before the event.
Attendees will check in with a digital or printed copy of their tickets, and members will receive name badges.
Attendees will be able to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors. NSHSS will provide a catered continental breakfast for all event participants to enjoy while they speak to exhibitors and other members!
NSHSS will welcome attendees to campus, and then members will hear some helpful information about Columbia University
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Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors, explore the Columbia campus, and visit nearby eateries for lunch on their own.
Check back later for session announcements!
Multiple NSHSS scholarship winners will discuss how they made their applications stand out from the rest of the applicant pool, and members will learn valuable tips on showcasing their academic and community accomplishments!
NSHSS Scholarship Winners will be recognized on stage and will receive their scholarship checks!
Members will hear congratulatory remarks and be invited on stage to receive their own NSHSS honor medallion as part of their induction into the society!
We've partnered with Delta Airlines to offer our attendees special discounted fares to New York. Click the link below to book your flights.
You may also call Delta Airlines Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111:* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NY4YX.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via this Delta reservation 800 number.
*Existing Delta flight ticket holders may also call 1.800.328.1111 and share our Meeting Event Code to have the discount applied to your itinerary.
NSHSS has secured the following discounted courtesy blocks of hotel rooms at surrounding Columbia University-favored hotels. Please note the cut off dates to secure reservations in each block.
Exhibitor Agenda: Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-up
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: College & Career Fair Open
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM: College & Career Fair break for general sessions (you may make lunch plans during this time)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: College & Career Fair Open
2:00 PM: Exhibitor Move-out
Main Stage (exhibitors who are also speaking will present here): Alfred Lerner Roone Arledge Auditorium (east & West)
Exhibitor Space: Lerner Auditorium Lobby-North
All exhibitors can use the room block listed above; we do not have separate room blocks for exhibitors.
University Event Management
Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway, 1st Floor Coat Check
New York, NY 10027
*Personalized shipping label to be provided and used when shipping materials
*With limited parking available, the CU campus mostly encourages using public transport and/or rideshare when coming to campus. Here's a link to the CU Visitors Center Parking Page: https://visit.columbia.edu/content/parking
All outstanding exhibitor fees will need to be paid before the event. Failure to complete payment may result in removal from the exhibit hall.
We require pre-registration for our exhibit hall. If you arrive without registering, we may not have a booth available.
