A&M System Military-Affiliated Symposium

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18th Annual A&M System Military-Affiliated Symposium

October 5-6, 2026

Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center, Frisco, TX

Call for Programs

Theme: Scaling Impact – Practice, Data, Partnerships

We invite higher education professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community partners to submit proposals that advance outcomes for military-affiliated students in higher education and the workforce.

Proposal Deadline: June 1, 2026

🔗 Submit a Proposal

Session Tracks

  • From Innovation to Institution

  • Data, Assessment, and Accountability

  • Partnerships that Multiply Impact

  • Benefits, Certification, and Compliance

  • Military-Affiliated Student Success

Call for Programs Materials

For full details about proposal requirements, session formats, and evaluation criteria, please review the linked documents below.

📄 Call for Programs Letter
📄 Proposal Submission Guidelines

Key Dates

Call for Programs Opens – February 26, 2026

Proposal Deadline – June 1, 2026

Acceptance Notifications – July 2026

Symposium – October 5-6, 2026

The 17th Annual Texas A&M University System Military-Affiliated Symposium was an incredible success thanks to the engagement, expertise, and collaboration of participants from across the state and nation. Together, we explored new strategies, shared best practices, and advanced our shared mission of supporting military-connected students in higher education.

📖 Read the Recap: Symposium Newsletter

🧭 Featured Keynote Blog: Why Student Veteran Success Depends on University-Wide Collaboration by Dr. LeNaya Hezel

📸 View the Memories: Symposium Photo Album