NCREIF Summer Academy Week 2026
July 27-30 Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dallas, Texas
Join the NCREIF Academy Team at SMU for our Annual NCREIF Summer Academy Week!
This is one of our favorite NCREIF events each year. In addition to hosting four unique courses only found at NCREIF, students have the opportunity to meet senior industry professionals in a casual setting during some of our evening events near campus. There have been many years-long friendships formed during Academy Week, and staff and faculty enjoy meeting many members that we normally would not get a chance to meet in person.
Academy Courses are available to everyone, NCREIF membership is not required. We hope you join us!
DAYs 1 & 2 July 27-28
Essentials of Institutional Real Estate
day 3 july 29 - course option 1
Market and Sector Analysis (fka Space Markets Analysis)
day 3 july 29 - course option 2
Institutional Portfolio Construction and Strategy
day 4 july 30
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking
FEES
Note: All courses are 1-Day with the exception of the Essentials of Institutional Real Estate course, which is a 2-Day course.
One Day Course FeesInvestor (aka Plan Sponsor) Members $425Non-Investor Members $675Non-NCREIF Members $800
Two-Day Course Fees (Essentials of Institutional Real Estate Course)Investor (aka Plan Sponsor) Members $850Non-Investor Members $1,350Non-NCREIF Members $1,600
One Day Course FeesInvestor (aka Plan Sponsor) Members $425Non-Investor Members $675Non-NCREIF Members $800
Two-Day Course Fees (Essentials of Institutional Real Estate Course)Investor (aka Plan Sponsor) Members $850Non-Investor Members $1,350Non-NCREIF Members $1,600
Hotel Options Near Campus
There are three very convenient and typically affordable hotels surrounding the SMU campus.
We have secured a special rate of $229 at the Graduate by Hilton. Most of the NCREIF Staff and Faculty stay at the Graduate due to its location to classrooms. We will be scheduling shuttle service from the hotel to our evening social events from this location as well.
The beeman hotel
6070 North Central Expwy
Dallas, TX
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalnb-the-beeman-hotel/overview/
discounts and more options
SMU visitors have the ability to utilize special university rates at these and other hotels. Below is a link to explore options:
https://www.smu.edu/admission/campus-visit/where-to-stay