NCCWSL

AAUW's legacy of building generations of women leaders

For 39 years, AAUW had the honor of bringing thousands of college women together from across the country for leadership training, inspiration, and networking at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL).

AAUW was home to the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) for 39 years. Starting in 2025, NCCWSL will move to our trusted friends at NASPA, the professional home for student affairs administrators in higher education. 

AAUW will have a presence at the conference as a speaker, exhibitor, presenter and promotional supporter. However, NASPA will be responsible for the planning and execution of the conference moving forward. We’ll update this page with information about NCCWSL 2025 when it becomes available from NASPA. 

Thank you for your support of NCCWSL and our country’s next generation of women leaders! 

FAQ

Yes! Branches may still contribute to NCCWSL scholarships via AAUW. 80% of funds donated will be allocated toward direct scholarship support (registration fees only – not inclusive of travel or incidentals) and 20% of funds donated will be allocated toward the staff time and other direct administrative costs associated with managing the scholarship program 

AAUW Student Associates are eligible for AAUW NCCWSL scholarships. This is a great opportunity to encourage students to join! All students at AAUW CU Member campuses can join AAUW at no cost! 

Yes! Information on registration fees and the timing for registering students will be decided by NASPA and communicated to branches on this page and in AAUW newsletters when available.  

NASPA will be the permanent host of NCCWSL starting in 2025. If they decide for some reason to stop hosting NCCWSL, AAUW has the first right of refusal to host NCCWSL in the future. 

Yes! AAUW will have a presence at NCCWSL. In addition to exhibition space, AAUW will have an opportunity to have a keynote, speech or other presentation at the conference. 

Information on registration fees and the timing for registering students will be decided by NASPA and communicated to branches on this page and in AAUW newsletters when available. 

Historically, NASPA stands for National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. However, they have updated the name of the association to NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.