NSHSS Member Event at The University of Texas at Austin 2026

NSHSS scholars, their families, and educators are invited to attend the NSHSS Member Event at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas, on February 7. Join fellow NSHSS members and their families from across the United States for educational opportunities, academic recognition, networking, and making new friends! This event is a celebration of academic excellence. All members will be recognized for outstanding academic achievement during the medallion ceremony.

EVENT LOCATION:

Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom & Quad Room,

Texas Union

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 78712

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. Registration fees are non-refundable.

DRESS CODE: Business casual

TRAVEL INFORMATION: https://admissions.utexas.edu/explore/visit-campus/

PARKING: Event attendees should plan to park in the San Antonio Garage (SAG), the Rowling Hall Garage (RHG), or the Conference Center Garage (CCG). Parking fees will range from $3-$21 MAX for the day. https://parking.utexas.edu/parking/visitor

HOTEL: NSHSS will secure a courtesy block of hotel rooms at surrounding The University of Texas at Austin-favored hotels. Check the event page for booking links!

REFUND POLICY: If you are no longer able to attend, please email [email protected], and we can transfer your tickets to another NSHSS event currently available on Eventbrite. You can also transfer your registration to another event via your Eventbrite account until the day before the event date. On the day of the event and beyond, registration transfers are no longer allowed in the Eventbrite system, and transferring to another event will no longer be an option. Transferred tickets are non-refundable.

Up to 15 days before the event starts, attendees can request automatic refunds in full back to their original payment method directly through their Eventbrite account.

Refunds to the original payment method will be issued in full for manual refund requests received up to 15 days before the event starts. After submitting your refund request in writing by email to [email protected], please allow up to five (5) business days to process your refund request. After 14 days before the event starts, no refunds will be issued. All further sales are non-refundable.

This event will take place rain or shine. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date or may be refunded on a case-by-case basis. If the event is canceled, all purchases will be refunded in full.

Info: Attendees will check in with a digital or printed copy of their tickets, and members will receive name badges.

Info: Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors. NSHSS will provide a catered continental breakfast for all event participants.

Info: NSHSS will welcome attendees to campus; then UT Austin admissions staff will guide them through an informative presentation about the university.

Info: "Can a college student protect our nation? When they’re a part of the CIA, yes! CIA has undergraduate-level student internships, co-operative education programs, and scholarship opportunities available year-round. This information session will answer your burning questions about CIA and shed light on how you can experience a future career unlike any other. Are you ready to accept the mission?"

Info: "Horton Test Prep will present the changes with the new digital exams, when to start the test prep journey and how high scores can help earn full tuition and other merit based scholarships! Because it’s not just about getting into dream school, it’s about being able to pay for it."

Info: Attendees will have the chance to gather information from College & Career Fair exhibitors, further explore The University of Texas at Austin campus, and visit nearby eateries for lunch on their own.

Info: Hear from a panel of NSHSS Scholarship winners about how to find and apply for scholarships and stand out in your applications!

Info: You have questions about the college admissions process ahead of you - and CollegeAdvisor.com has the answers!

As a top admissions consulting company, they will draw on their experience working with more than 8,000 families to share their best tips and guidance for navigating the increasingly competitive undergraduate admissions process.

Info: NSHSS Members will hear from The University of Texas at Austin students about navigating campus life, choosing an appropriate major, and other general information about UT Austin.

Info: NSHSS Members will hear from The University of Texas at Austin students about navigating campus life, choosing an appropriate major, and other general information about UT Austin.

Info: NSHSS Scholarship Winners will be recognized, and members will hear congratulatory remarks and then receive their own NSHSS honor medallion!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Texas Union, 2308 Whitis Avenue, Austin, United States

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