NSHSS Member Event at University of Florida 2026

Be Honored in the Sunshine State!

On Saturday, April 25, NSHSS will welcome members and their families to Gainesville, Florida, for our first-ever Member Event at the University of Florida!

This one-day event will include a networking breakfast, informative sessions led by UF students and staff, a College & Career Fair, and educational sessions. The event will end with the NSHSS Member Recognition Ceremony, where each member will be honored and receive an NSHSS medallion for their academic achievements!

April 25, 2026
Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, University of Florida
Reitz Union 8344 (1)
Reitz Union 8345 Campus Bench

College & Career Fair Exhibitors

  • CollegeAdvisor.com
  • National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
  • Horton Test Prep
  • HelloCollege
  • and more to be announced soon!

Event Agenda

This agenda is subject to change. Final details will be sent to ticket holders 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; then, UF admissions staff or students will guide them through an informative presentation about the university.

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Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors, further explore the UF campus, and visit nearby eateries for lunch on their own.

Hear from NSHSS Scholarships winners about their tips for finding, applying for, and receiving scholarships! With live Q&A!

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NSHSS Members will hear from University of Florida students about navigating campus life, choosing an appropriate major, and other general information about UF.

Hear the NSHSS Scholarships Administrator and NSHSS Fellows Vice President discuss some tips for standing out in the college admissions process and finding and applying for scholarships!

Members will hear congratulatory remarks and receive their own NSHSS honor medallion.

Event Details

This event will take place in the Grand Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Reitz Union on the University of Florida campus. 

655 Reitz Union Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603

The Bookstore/Welcome Center Parking Garage (Garage XII) is located at the Reitz Union, at the corner of Museum Road and Reitz Union Drive.

Guests staying at the Reitz Union Hotel receive free gated rooftop parking for one vehicle.

Attendees are responsible for getting to and from the event location. NSHSS does not assist with airfare or hotels. We recommend that you register as soon as possible. Seating is limited, and registration will close once we reach the venue's maximum capacity. Only those who register via Eventbrite will be admitted to the event.

Are you interested in volunteering at this event? As a volunteer, you can still attend the sessions you are interested in throughout the day while helping out behind the scenes to earn volunteer service hours!

Register for the event and check your confirmation email for the link to fill out the volunteer form!

Discounted Hotel Block Information

NSHSS has secured a courtesy block of hotel rooms at the Reitz Union Hotel - conveniently located in the same building as the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom for this event!

Interested in exhibiting at this event?

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The use of Reitz Union at The University of Florida does not imply sponsorship nor endorsement by The University of Florida of the event nor the organization presenting the event.