Comfort Inn On the Ocean hotel exterior at sunset in Kill Devil Hills

2027 NCCCSPA Annual Conference

November 3–5, 2027 • Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Join colleagues from across North Carolina for professional learning, practical ideas, and the conversations that make NCCCSPA a welcoming community.

Connect, Learn, and Share

Our annual conference brings together psychology and sociology educators from North Carolina community colleges to share effective teaching practices, explore emerging issues, and build lasting professional relationships. Details of the 2027 program will be added as plans are finalized.

Conference Essentials

Registration, schedule, and everything you need to find us at the coast.

Conference Registration

Register for the 2027 NCCCSPA Annual Conference through our secure Zeffy registration form.

Important: Zeffy’s additional contribution is optional. During checkout, Zeffy will ask you to make an extra contribution to support its platform. This is not required to register for the conference. You must actively select the option to decline or change the contribution to $0 if you do not wish to make it. Any additional contribution is a personal expense and will not be reimbursed by your institution.

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Conference Schedule

View the 2027 conference schedule. Session details will be updated as they are finalized.

Conference Location & Accommodations

The 2027 NCCCSPA Annual Conference will take place at Comfort Inn On the Ocean, 1601 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. The conference hotel room-block link and group rate information will be added once available.

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Good to Know Before You Register

Membership included: Conference registration includes NCCCSPA membership. Our membership year runs November 1 through October 31.

Receipts: A receipt will be emailed upon registration, and a personalized receipt will be provided at the conference.

Early registration deadline: September 30, 2027.

Cancellation and refunds: Cancellations are accepted until October 24, 2027 (10 days before the conference). No refunds will be issued after that date.

Dietary and accessibility needs: Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Please email ncccspa@ncccspa.org with any special dietary needs or accessibility requests.

Get Involved

Make your conference experience more meaningful. Share what you know, discover new ideas, or apply for support to attend.

Call for Proposals

We welcome presentation proposals from eligible community college psychology and sociology educators, retirees, and professionals in closely related roles. Sessions are 60 minutes, including discussion and questions.

Proposal deadline: September 15, 2027. Notifications: By October 1, 2027.

Conference Scholarships

NCCCSPA offers conference registration scholarships, including the Johnny Underwood Legacy Scholarship and a First-Time Attendee Scholarship. You can review eligibility and application details in the 2027 scholarship form.

Applications for 2027 are now open. Review the details and apply using the form below.

Partner With Us

Help support professional development for North Carolina’s community college psychology and sociology educators. We welcome educational publishers and other organizations interested in connecting with our members.

NCCCSPA annual conference leadership funding request template letter