WVU participates in the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) regionally and nationally. WVU also sponsors an annual state academic advising virtual conference open to all academic advisers in the state of West Virginia. Advisers are encouraged to attend conferences to stay on top of trends and best practices in academic advising, learn how to apply theory, network with colleagues and more.

Professional development for advisers is an important way to set expectations for our knowledge growth and job performance as well as to create a common set of experiences for students, no matter what their major.