Escape the Traps. Close the Gaps.
Join colleagues from around the world for the 1st Annual Escape the Transition Traps – a Virtual Escape Room Experience on July 24th, 2025.
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Trusted by Leading Institutions Across the Nation
Escape the Transition Traps™ is a virtual escape room experience that will transform how you see and achieve student success.
Are you tired of pushing hard for better student outcomes—only to see minimal impact?
Do your institution’s well-meaning initiatives lead to mediocre results? Does progress feel stalled—or worse, slipping backward?
You might be stuck in Transition Traps.
Enter a one-of-a-kind virtual escape room built around real academic struggles.
These hidden yet powerful forces quietly derail students, educators, and institutions alike. They may not be obvious, but transition traps are insidiously limiting student performance, reducing instructional impact, and preventing your institution from consistently achieving its academic and financial goals, even as you read these words.
Inside this immersive experience, your team will navigate custom designed rooms that reveal the unseen challenges students face as they shift from high school to college. Along the way, you’ll navigate the murky waters of academic expectations, uncover the root causes of underperformance, and build a shared language for identifying and solving hidden academic barriers.
By the end of this experience, you’ll walk away with:
- New insight into the invisible factors that hinder teaching and learning
- A sharper lens and shared vocabulary for improving academic work
- Actionable tools and strategies to help students succeed at scale
- Collaborative momentum with colleagues ready to lead change
If you’re ready to transform students into learners and educators into empowerers—this is your entry point.
Escape the trap. Empower your campus. Begin your journey now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Escape the Transition Traps™ Experience?
This is an immersive, virtual escape room experience designed for higher education professionals. It helps participants uncover and solve the hidden challenges—Transition Traps—that prevent students, educators, and institutions from reaching their full potential.
It is based on How to Successfully Transition Students into College: From Traps to Triumph.
Who should attend this conference?
The experience is ideal for:
- Faculty and instructors
- Learning center professionals
- First-year experience leaders
- Academic advisors
- Student success staff
- Institutional leaders focused on teaching and learning
Is the conference really an escape room?
Yes—but with a twist. This is a professionally designed, virtual escape room that simulates the hidden and abstract struggles of academic work. It’s not about solving puzzles for fun—it’s about solving real, systemic academic issues through an engaging, team-based experience.
What are the dates and times?
July 24, 2025
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeHow much does it cost to attend?
$433
How do I register?
You can register directly on this page by clicking this link: CLICK HERE. After submitting your information, you’ll receive a confirmation email with next steps.
What platform is used for the virtual experience?
The conference will be hosted via Zoom. A reliable internet connection, microphone, and webcam are recommended.
Do I need to prepare or bring anything?
Once registered, you’ll receive a short pre-conference guide that includes reflection prompts and materials to enhance your experience. No prior escape room experience needed! It is not required that you read How to Successfully Transition Students into College: From Traps to Triumph before the conference, but reading it will enhance your experience.
Can I attend as a team with my colleagues?
Yes! The more the merrier. In fact, we encourage institutions to register teams. Shared participation strengthens collaboration and increases your institution’s ability to apply what you learn.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Due to the interactive nature of the experience, the main sessions will be recorded. We cannot guarantee that non-primary sessions will be recorded. We are not responsible for technology failures that prevent or limit recording. Full engagement during your scheduled time is encouraged.
What’s the cancellation or substitution policy?
Registrations may be transferred to another colleague at your institution. Please contact us for changes.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at: escape@transitiontraps.com
Let’s Talk About Your Institution’s Next Breakthrough.
Schedule your free consultation with The LearnWell Projects today. Together, we’ll identify your most pressing challenges and explore proven strategies to boost student success, improve retention, and strengthen faculty development. Let’s take the first step toward measurable, lasting academic excellence.
Leonard Geddes
Founder & Higher Education Strategist
