July 15-17
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
#StrongerTogether
Find more information about housing, campus facilities, and the Boston area by visiting Northeastern's Conference Website.
Navigate to the following sections below:
Conference Volunteers
Two Conference Committees are still seeking volunteers!
Volunteer for the Special Events/Service Committee or the Bursary Review and Selection Committee using the form below.
The deadline to register to volunteer is January 31.
General Conference Information
Conference Registration opens March 12, 2025.
Membership Information
- The International ACAC Annual Conference is an event for members of the association. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Event Information
- Conference Schedule Overview
- Conference Costs
- On-campus housing information
- The application for a Conference Bursary is now closed.
- Guidelines for Hosting an Off-Campus Event
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.
Conference Session and Conference Chat Proposals
Education Session Proposals
We are seeking new faces, fresh voices, and a range of sessions that can serve the diverse needs of our membership.
The 2025 Conference theme is #StrongerTogether. Now is the time to connect with your colleagues on session ideas and collaborate on what you want to share with our membership.
Want to present on a topic but not sure where to start?
Collaborate with other members here. This working document allows you to find co-presenters or sign up for sessions that need additional panelists.
Conference Chat Proposals
Conference Chats will be offered during lunchtime on Wednesday and Thursday. We are seeking personal insight, inspirational and educational stories, visionary-focused concepts, advocacy…the sky is the limit! As long as it is within eleven minutes.
Members are invited to propose a Chat inspired by their own published academic research, case studies, articles, or personal experiences.
Find inspiration from previous Conference Chats presented at the 2019, 2023, and 2024 Conferences.
The deadline to submit a proposal is February 12.
You can find the password in Conference Update #2, sent to members on December 17.
Pre-Conference Institute
July 14-15, 2025
The Pre-Conference Institute is intended to provide our membership the opportunity to learn from fellow International ACAC members in a more intimate environment.
The 2025 Pre-Conference Institute will take place in advance of the 2025 Conference. Please note that 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.
Pre-Conference Faculty
Faculty members are needed for two streams: New Professional and Mid-Career. The topics of ethical practices and DEI will be integrated into both streams.
The deadline to apply to be Faculty for the Pre-Conference Institute is January 31.
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.
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.
Sponsorship, Ads, and Exhibits
Sponsorship and advertising application forms are now open! Find more information on the Sponsorship and advertising website or apply using the forms below.
The application to exhibit is now open! Find the application and more information on the website linked below.
Conference News
Conference Update #1 - November 26, 2024
Conference Update #2 - December 17, 2024
Conference Update #3 - January 27, 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.