Annual Meeting
Register Today for SCHA 2026!
March 16-18, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina
Hosted by North Carolina State University
About the SCHA Annual Meeting
The Southern College Health Association (SCHA) Annual Meeting is the premier regional conference dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of students across the southeastern United States. Each year, this event brings together approximately 200 to 250 college health professionals—including medical providers, nurses, health promotion staff, counselors, and administrators—from states such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The conference offers a rich program featuring keynote speakers, educational sessions, and workshops that address current challenges and emerging trends in college health. Attendees have the opportunity to share best practices, engage in professional development, and collaborate on innovative strategies to enhance student health services on their campuses.
This gathering promises to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for professionals dedicated to fostering healthier college communities.
Hotel & Travel
Conference Hotel
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
2451 Alumni Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Special group rates are available for stays between Sunday, March 15, 2026 and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, for conference attendees: $205.00 USD per night
Last day to book at the group rate is Monday, February 16, 2026.
Registration Rates
Early Registration: $425
Regular Registration: $475
Student Registration: $250
Full-Day Registration (for select one-day attendance): $250
Half-Day Registration (for one select half day attendance): $150
Walk-Up Registration: $550
Processing fees may apply.
Conference Agenda
Monday, March 16
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Opening Keynote & Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
75-MINUTE SESSIONS:
- Friend or Foe? Using AI in College Primary Care
- Public Health Partnerships: Strengthening Relationships with Your Local Health Department for Communicable Disease Management
- Establishing a Culture of Wellbeing: From the 1st Year Experience and Beyond
- Creating a Culture of Safety: Quality of Care Monitoring in a Student Health Clinic
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Grab-and-go snack
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
60-MINUTE SESSIONS:
- Postvention: Leading Your Campus When a Death Occurs
- Designing and Supporting Wellness-Focused Courses with Staff Instructors: Lessons from HealthEU
- Building Campus Resilience: A Course-Based Approach to Strengthening Student Wellness and Mental Health
- The Mirror Between Us: How our Identities Shape Patient Experiences.
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
60-MINUTE SESSIONS:
- Our Unique Revenue Cycle: A Closer Look at the Challenges and Revenue Opportunities at Student Health Centers
- Nurse-Led Clinics (RNs)
- Evidence-Based Social Media Strategies for Engaging Gen Z in Campus Health Education
- “From Flat to Full”: Practicing Holistic Well-Being with an Indigenous Lens
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Evening Dinner Event
Future SCHA Annual Meetings
2027
Chattanooga, TN
Hosted by the University of Tennessee Chattanooga
2028
Jacksonville, FL
Hosted by the University of North Florida
