July 15-17
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
#StrongerTogether
Navigate to the following sections below:
General Conference Information
Find more information about housing, campus facilities, and the Boston area by visiting Northeastern's Conference Website.
Membership Information
- The Annual Conference is an event for members of the association. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Event Information
- Conference Schedule
- Conference Costs
- Thank you to our Conference Volunteers!
- Conference Bursary applications are closed
- Education Sessions and Conference Chats proposals are closed
Policies and Guidelines
Housing Information
The hotels below have special room rates for conference attendees. Please use the links below to book with the Conference rate. Additional information and on-campus housing options can be found on Northeastern's website for Accommodations.
Special Events
Sign up now for the 2025 Conference Special Events! These are fun, extracurricular activities designed to promote camaraderie, celebrate community, and raise money for the International ACAC Global Fund. Learn more about each event and register using the buttons below.
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 AM
Cost: TBA
Registration for the Golf Scramble will be available in May.
Wednesday, July 16 at 7:00 AM
Cost: $30 USD advance registration; $35 USD day-of.
Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 AM
Cost: $20 USD
Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 AM
Cost: $20 USD
Other Special Events
College and Counselor Fairs
All conference attendees are invited to participate in the Fairs! Aside from the conference registration fee, there is no cost to participate. There will be three fairs in total:
- US Universities Fair
- Global Universities Fair
- Counselor Fair
Learn more, find answers to frequently asked questions, and read testimonials about the College and Counselor Fairs at the website above.
Pre-Conference Institute: July 14-15, 2025
The International ACAC Pre-Conference Institute offers members the opportunity to strengthen specific knowledge sets and professional relationships in a smaller, more intentional setting before the conference begins.
The 2025 Pre-Conference Institute will take place in advance of the 2025 Conference. Please note:
- The Pre-Conference will begin Monday morning, July 14, 2025, and end by noon on Tuesday, July 15.
- Pre-Conference Institute attendees are recommended to arrive on Sunday, July 13.
Sponsorship, Ads, and Exhibits
Sponsorship and advertising application forms are now open! Find more information about sponsorship and advertising or apply using the forms below.
The application to exhibit is now open! Find the application and more information on the website linked below.
Visa Invitation Letters
The form to request an invitation letter to the 2025 Conference to support your visa application is now open. Visa processing can take several months, so be sure to start your visa application as soon as possible.
After submitting the complete request form below, you will receive your invitation letter within one week.
For more information about the U.S. Visa Process, please consult the following resources:
- Use the Visa Wizard to determine whether you need a visa to travel to the USA.
- Learn more about the Visitor Visa B and Visa Waiver Program.
- Look up the U.S. Consulate of Embassy nearest you.
Counselor Bus Tour
The 2025 Bus Tour will take place July 19-26, bringing participants to multiple institutions outside of Boston, including Western Massachusetts (Amherst area), Burlington (Vermont), New Hampshire, Maine, and Providence, Rhode Island. The tour will conclude on July 26 in Boston; participants should schedule their departure for after 3:30 pm on July 26, 2025.
Some key details about the Bus Tour:
- The school list will be posted on the Bus Tour Website once confirmed.
- There are 35 seats available in 2025.
- The Bus Tour is a member-only event and only available to members attending the Annual Conference.
- There is an additional fee to participate in the Bus Tour.
- Registration will become a waitlist when capacity has been reached.
For questions or to learn more information feel free to reach out to the Bus Tour Co-Directors at BusTour@InternationalACAC.org.
Conference News
Conference Update #1 - November 26, 2024
Conference Update #2 - December 17, 2024
Conference Update #3 - January 27, 2025
Conference Update #4 - March 12, 2025
Conference Update #5 - April 8, 2025
Northeastern University
Visit Northeastern's official conference website to learn more about their facilities and the local area.
You may reach the Northeastern team at iacac@northeastern.edu.