Program (Subject to change)
TDU 2025 will be an exciting event with something for all user levels! Full session details will be coming soon, but here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store. We’re offering 5 tracks this year: Study Abroad, ISSS, Travel/Risk, Go Beyond, and Supercharged.
The Supercharged track is for the experts, packed with advanced sessions to take your skills to the next level. The other tracks are perfect for beginner to intermediate users, so there's something for everyone! The Go Beyond track will feature cross-product sessions and explore additional products like Agreements, Engage, and Dashboards.
Because some conference tracks are not product-specific, every session has a prefix in brackets, outlining which products are covered in the session. (For example, [TR] and [SA, DASH] are prefixes). Here is a legend to understand these product abbreviations and ensure you are selecting the right sessions for you!
- SA = Study Abroad
- ISSS Student = ISSS Student
- ISSS 2.0 = ISSS 2.0
- TR = Travel Registry
- AT = AlertTraveler
- AGR = Agreements
- ENG = Engage
- DASH = Dashboards
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*BEGINNER*
[SA] Terra Dotta Study Abroad 101: Mastering the Essentials in Your Terra Dotta Toolkit
New to Terra Dotta for Study Abroad? Get ready for a hands-on workshop that will set you up for success! In this full-day workshop, we’ll dive into the essentials—helping you master everything from managing applications and creating engaging program brochures to building dynamic content, managing administrative user access, and running insightful reports. Whether you've just inherited an existing site or recently went live as a new customer and want a refresher, this workshop has everything you need to hit the ground running and maintain all facets of your system!
This workshop will cover the foundations for the following:
• Using Application Finder to Process Applications
• Creating and Editing Programs using Program Wizard
• Managing Content and Deployment Rules
• User Management Essentials
• Creating Reports via Analytic
*BEGINNER*
[SA] Terra Dotta Study Abroad 101: Mastering the Essentials in Your Terra Dotta Toolkit
New to Terra Dotta for Study Abroad? Get ready for a hands-on workshop that will set you up for success! In this full-day workshop, we’ll dive into the essentials—helping you master everything from managing applications and creating engaging program brochures to building dynamic content, managing administrative user access, and running insightful reports. Whether you've just inherited an existing site or recently went live as a new customer and want a refresher, this workshop has everything you need to hit the ground running and maintain all facets of your system!
This workshop will cover the foundations for the following:
• Using Application Finder to Process Applications
• Creating and Editing Programs using Program Wizard
• Managing Content and Deployment Rules
• User Management Essentials
• Creating Reports via Analytics
Lunch is provided for all full day Foundations of Study Abroad workshop participants.
*BEGINNER*
[SA] Terra Dotta Study Abroad 101: Mastering the Essentials in Your Terra Dotta Toolkit
New to Terra Dotta for Study Abroad? Get ready for a hands-on workshop that will set you up for success! In this full-day workshop, we’ll dive into the essentials—helping you master everything from managing applications and creating engaging program brochures to building dynamic content, managing administrative user access, and running insightful reports. Whether you've just inherited an existing site or recently went live as a new customer and want a refresher, this workshop has everything you need to hit the ground running and maintain all facets of your system!
This workshop will cover the foundations for the following:
• Using Application Finder to Process Applications
• Creating and Editing Programs using Program Wizard
• Managing Content and Deployment Rules
• User Management Essentials
• Creating Reports via Analytics
*BEGINNER*
[ISSS Student] The TDU Visa:
For International Educators Seeking Basic Knowledge of Terra Dotta ISSS Student
Are you an international educator looking to build a foundational understanding of Terra Dotta ISSS Student? This workshop is your gateway to navigating the system with confidence. Designed for professionals who are new to Terra Dotta or need a refresher on the basics, “The TDU Visa” offers a guided overview of key features, terminology, and essential workflows within the ISSS Student solution.
Participants will learn how to:
• Create Student Profiles
• Process Initial Attendance I-20s via Batch & Post to RTI
• Navigate & Utilizing the Batch Manager
• Process Common Requests like OPT & CPT
• Create Basic Queries & Reports Using Analytics
Whether you're stepping into the system for the first time or brushing up on the basics, this workshop will provide the practical skills and context you need to support international students effectively and confidently.
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Console Conquerors: Taking Your Work to the Next Level
Elevate your Terra Dotta expertise and unlock the full potential of the Admin Console. This session dives into time-saving tools, hidden features, and proven best practices to help you manage your site with greater efficiency. Ideal for users ready to go from capable to truly confident.
This workshop is aimed at customers who are already using the following functionality: Application Finder, Program Finder, and Deployment Rules. A baseline understanding of Analytics and Application Triggers is also recommended. Introductory training is not provided in this workshop.
We'll dive into the following:
• Tackling Application Organization
• Auditing Site Settings for Correct Configuration
• Decluttering Deployment Rules for better performance
• Streamlining Processes with Analytics
*BEGINNER*
[SA] Terra Dotta Study Abroad 101: Mastering the Essentials in Your Terra Dotta Toolkit
New to Terra Dotta for Study Abroad? Get ready for a hands-on workshop that will set you up for success! In this full-day workshop, we’ll dive into the essentials—helping you master everything from managing applications and creating engaging program brochures to building dynamic content, managing administrative user access, and running insightful reports. Whether you've just inherited an existing site or recently went live as a new customer and want a refresher, this workshop has everything you need to hit the ground running and maintain all facets of your system!
This workshop will cover the foundations for the following:
• Using Application Finder to Process Applications
• Creating and Editing Programs using Program Wizard
• Managing Content and Deployment Rules
• User Management Essentials
• Creating Reports via Analytic
*BEGINNER*
[ISSS Student] The TDU Visa:
For International Educators Seeking Basic Knowledge of Terra Dotta ISSS Student
Are you an international educator looking to build a foundational understanding of Terra Dotta ISSS Student? This workshop is your gateway to navigating the system with confidence. Designed for professionals who are new to Terra Dotta or need a refresher on the basics, “The TDU Visa” offers a guided overview of key features, terminology, and essential workflows within the ISSS Student solution.
Participants will learn how to:
• Create Student Profiles
• Process Initial Attendance I-20s via Batch & Post to RTI
• Navigate & Utilizing the Batch Manager
• Process Common Requests like OPT & CPT
• Create Basic Queries & Reports Using Analytics
Whether you're stepping into the system for the first time or brushing up on the basics, this workshop will provide the practical skills and context you need to support international students effectively and confidently.
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Console Conquerors: Taking Your Work to the Next Level
Elevate your Terra Dotta expertise and unlock the full potential of the Admin Console. This session dives into time-saving tools, hidden features, and proven best practices to help you manage your site with greater efficiency. Ideal for users ready to go from capable to truly confident.
This workshop is aimed at customers who are already using the following functionality: Application Finder, Program Finder, and Deployment Rules. A baseline understanding of Analytics and Application Triggers is also recommended. Introductory training is not provided in this workshop.
We'll dive into the following:
• Tackling Application Organization
• Auditing Site Settings for Correct Configuration
• Decluttering Deployment Rules for better performance
• Streamlining Processes with Analytics
*BEGINNER*
[SA] Create. Automate. Simplify: A Beginner’s Guide to Application Triggers
Get ready to automate the small stuff so you can focus on the big picture! This beginner-level session will introduce you to Application Triggers — what they are, how they work, and how they'll improve your processes. You'll learn how to set up simple, powerful automations that save serious time. No prior experience with Application Triggers is needed; just bring your curiosity!
* If you are already familiar with App Triggers, you may instead be interested in the advanced session: Workflow Wonders: Crafting Smart Automation with Application Triggers.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Becoming a SEVIS Sleuth: Deciphering SEVIS Batch Error Codes
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[TR] No Turbulence Ahead: Best Practices for Smooth Trip Registration
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[SA, AT] Navigating Inclusivity: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Students Using Study Abroad & AlertTraveler
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Recommendations vs. Reviewers: The Ultimate Showdown
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Terra Dotta, the Wolverine & the Buckeye: Unlocking Terra Dotta's Potential Beyond Outgoing
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Arrival Registration for Initial Students
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[TR] Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Travel Registry Approvals
(But Were Afraid to Ask)
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[ALL] The Inside Edge: How Terra Dotta Is Redefining Stellar Customer Experience
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA, ISSS] Standard Operating Procedures: Your Blueprint for Consistency and Clarity
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
During this time, chart your course with a variety of activities: 1-1 meetings with our technology experts, motivation stations to share ideas with a Dottan, discussions with users in your geographic area, exploration of our Learning League program, or meet with sponsors.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] From Basic to Brilliant: Mastering the Magic of Program Wizard
Behind every great program page is a magical wizard...the Program Wizard. In this session, we’ll wave our wands over key aspects of Program Wizard that help streamline the entire lifecycle of building and maintaining programs in Terra Dotta. From utilizing templates to ensure quick builds and consistent data to design efficiency and long-term maintenance, you'll walk away re-introduced to how easy it can be to keep your program offerings polished and up to date. Whether you're launching new programs or refining existing ones, this session will help you make magic happen behind the scenes.
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[ISSS] New Faces, Role Ready: Structuring Permissions and Profiles Effectively
A student worker, a new DSO, and a department admin walk into your office… and none of them can make the changes they need in your ISSS site. Sound familiar? In this session, we’ll show you how to take control with Staff Management and SEVIS permissions. Learn how to invite colleagues into your Terra Dotta site with the right access and visibility—so everyone can do their job without stepping on each other’s toes. Whether you're building a new team or fine-tuning access, this session will help you maximize permissions with confidence and clarity.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[TR] Refining the Journey: Streamlining Your Processes in Travel Registry
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[ENG] Engage Contacts: How to Effectively Target the Right Audience
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS, SA] Make it Make Sense: Crafting Inclusive Content with Intentional Language
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*BEGINNER*
[SA] From Blank Page to Home Page: A Beginner’s Guide to Site Builder
Still using the legacy public site and curious about switching to the Site Builder? Join us for this session and learn how to transform your Terra Dotta homepage with ease! We’ll guide you through the basics of Site Builder, showing you how to create a site that reflects your institution’s unique brand. You’ll build your first page, gain practical tips and best practices, and leave with the confidence to continue designing additional pages.
* If you are already familiar with Site Builder, you may instead be interested in the advanced session: Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Site Builder Power Users.
*INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Standing Ovation: Shining the Spotlight on ISSS Student Stage Configurations
Your Terra Dotta site plays a starring role in guiding students through complex government regulations—but who says it has to read like a SEVIS manual? In this high-energy session, we’ll show you how to take your ISSS Student stage configurations from behind-the-scenes to Broadway-ready. Learn how to turn regulatory content into something that’s easy to read, fun to engage with, and truly fabulous.
We’ll shine the spotlight on how to fully leverage Terra Dotta’s stage configurations—from Invited to Archived—creating a create a smoother, more supportive experience for your students. Whether you're aiming to boost retention, support marketing efforts, or just want your processes to sparkle, you'll leave with ideas worthy of a standing ovation.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[TR] Interactive Workflow Glow-Up: Cleaning House in Travel Registry
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[SA] Search Party! Helping Students Discover the Right Program
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Leveraging ISSS Analytics: Solving Real Challenges with a Big-Picture Mindset
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Caterpillar to Butterfly: Managing the Lifecycle of the Faculty-Led Process
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL ISSS AUDIENCES*
[ISSS 2.0] An Introduction into the Next Gen of Student and Scholar
Get ready to explore the all-new ISSS 2.0 solution—a reimagined platform built with your feedback at its core. In this session, we’ll guide you through the new and improved experience from every angle: admin, department, and student/scholar. Discover what’s familiar, what’s fresh, and how intuitive updates are making processes smoother and smarter than ever. Whether you're curious or already planning your upgrade, this is your front-row seat to the future of ISSS.
*INTERMEDIATE*
[AT] Beyond Emergencies: Building Well-Being into Student Travel
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[AGR] Got Agreements? A Fresh Look at the Fundamentals
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*HIGH INTERMEDIATE*
[SA, ISSS] Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Site Builder Power Users
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*BEGINNER*
[SA] Who's Who: Making Program Contacts Work for You
Think Program Contacts are just a list of names? Think again! They’re a key tool for streamlining communication, organizing records, and improving efficiency across your Study Abroad site. In this session, we’ll walk through how to create, edit, and manage Program Contacts, and explore practical ways to leverage them.
*ALL ISSS AUDIENCES*
[ISSS 2.0] Inside the 2.0 Experience - Customer Conversations
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[TR] Comma Chameleon: You Come and Go, But Who Are You?
Troubleshooting Users in Travel
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[AGR] Activities in Action: A Fresh Look at an Essential Agreements Tracking Tool
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*HIGH INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Workflow Wonders: Crafting Smart Automation with Application Triggers
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*BEGINNER*
[SA] From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Navigating an Inherited Terra Dotta System
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Sync or Swim: Keeping Up With the Flow of Data, SIS to SEVIS
Is your data flow feeling like a tidal wave? Join us as we dive into the sea of SIS updates and RTI Connect List Downloads. Explore strategies to keep your systems in sync without sinking under the pressure. We'll share tips, common issues, and how to make the most of Terra Dotta’s tools to stay afloat. This session will help you navigate the current of data with confidence. Come ready to ride the data wave!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[TR] The Travel Registry Audit Playbook: From Review to Results
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Reviewer Management in Action: From First Steps to Everyday Impact
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*HIGH INTERMEDIATE*
[SA, ISSS] Open Doors Season: May the Forms Be Ever in Your Favor
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
During this time, chart your course with a variety of activities: 1-1 meetings with our technology experts, motivation stations to share ideas with a Dottan, discussions with users in your geographic area, exploration of our Learning League program, or meet with sponsors.
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[SA] The Gatekeeper's Guide: User Management Tips & Tricks
Ready to take control of user access? This fast-paced session cuts straight to the core of user management in Terra Dotta for Study Abroad. We’ll cover key tools for configuring permissions at both the group and individual levels, helping you manage access for administrative users with clarity and confidence. Whether you're new to the platform or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away with practical, actionable tips to strengthen your system’s foundation and simplify your gatekeeping responsibilities.
*ALL ISSS AUDIENCES*
[ISSS 2.0] Form Management 2.0: Next-Gen Forms for Next-Level Scholars
Come explore ISSS Scholar 2.0 request building! In this quick session, we will cover the basics of how to set up your scholar request forms as well as required approvals. Whether you’re looking to begin scholar processing in 2.0 or make the transition from the current ISSS Scholar solution, you’ll leave this session understanding how the fresh way of managing requests can take your processing to the next level.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[TR] Two Stories, One Journey: When to Report on Trips vs. Itineraries
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[DATA] Data You Can Use: Bringing Dashboards into the Daily Flow
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[TR, SA] When Plan Meets Platform: Embedding Crisis Protocols into Terra Dotta Software
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[SA] Escape the MAILstrom: Using Emails and Notifications to Conquer the Chaos
Welcome to the MAILstrom—a digital labyrinth of emails, notifications, and unresponsive applicants. Your mission? Use Terra Dotta to tame the chaos and reclaim control.
In this interactive session, escape the maze by unlocking the secrets to effectively using your Terra Dotta software for messaging. Practice using multiple methods—from app triggers and email templates to automated notifications and scheduled analytics—so no one is left in the dark. Discover how to connect with users efficiently and build a smarter, faster notification strategy that keeps applicants engaged and prepared for the adventure ahead.
Think fast and prepare to conquer the MAILstrom. The only way out… is by effectively using your Terra Dotta tools.
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[ISSS Student] Registration Season: Elite Ops of the Deadline Division
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[AT] Crisis in Motion: Uncovering the Secrets of Emergency Response
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[SA] Keys to Connection: Diagnosing and Understanding Integration Curveballs
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL STUDY ABROAD AUDIENCES*
[SA] The Great Escape: A Hands-On Site Audit Adventure
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
General Session: ISSS
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
General Session: Supercharged
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Quick Tips, Big Wins: Best Practices for using the Terra Dotta Directory
If you're looking to get more out of the Terra Dotta Directory, this short session packed with practical tips and reminders is for you! Learn how to quickly find and import provider programs, bulk apply your institutional branding to the imported pages, and stay on top of updates. Whether you're newer to the Directory or just looking for a refresher, you'll leave with the confidence to manage a large catalog of provider programs—with minimal effort.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Bouncing Back and Keeping Track: Deferrals and Returning Students
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[AT] What Just Happened? Making Sense of Alerts in Real Time
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[TR, AGR, ENG] User Creation Demystified:
Best Practices for Creating Users in Travel Registry, Agreements, and Engage
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[ALL] Show Me the Money! Tracking Down Payment Integrations Pitfalls
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA] Customize & Control: Adopting Deployment Rules to Streamline Application Content
Manually managing how every process element appears on an application isn't how you want to spend your day. Learn how adopting Deployment Rules can help you set what content appears, when, and for whom— keeping your applications evergreen, and reducing room for error. This session will guide you through the steps to using Deployment Rules will ensure a high quality application experience for students, faculty, and admins alike!
*This session is for offices still using process maps and are interested in learning how to move to Deployment Rules.
*LOW INTERMEDIATE*
[ISSS Student] Global Journeys: Life After Graduation for International Students
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[AT] App Activated! Engagement Strategies to Boost AlertTraveler Usage
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*ALL AUDIENCES*
[SA, ENG] How Does your Garden Grow:
Tools for Fostering Student Development Across Phases of Education Abroad
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
*INTERMEDIATE*
[SA, DASH] From Data to Dialogue: Telling Your Global Story Across Platforms
A full description of this session will be provided soon! Please stay tuned for details to come!
Interested in getting a sneak peek into what we’re working on at Terra Dotta? Then don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to see the future of Terra Dotta’s innovations and latest technology for global education.
Everyone loves surprises, so stick around for our closing session as we recognize attendees who have completed key milestones and those who have taken part in gamification activities during the conference.