National Association for College Admission Counseling

10/15/2026

Join us on Oct. 20 to learn how institutions are using augmented reality, interactive kiosks, self-guided campus tours, virtual experiences, and holographic displays to create more meaningful connections with prospective students. Register: https://ow.ly/rb1m50ZYcul

Through real-world case studies and live demos, you’ll see how these solutions can be applied across recruitment fairs, visitor centers, admissions marketing, alumni engagement, and academic program promotion. Presented by CampusXR.

10/15/2026

In the closing main stage session at Conference 2026, titled “What Our Community Needs From Us Now,” the mic was turned over to NACAC members and a current student at the University of Minnesota to share their own stories of challenges, triumphs, and hope for the future. Read the full recap: https://ow.ly/1cZT50ZY4ih

Kudos to Randy Stamm, Myra Castro, Marquez Young, Alyson Leas, Pennie Douglas, and Yami Carrera Mora, a first-generation college student at the University of Minnesota, for inspiring us.

10/15/2026

🎓Don't miss these upcoming NACAC National College Fairs:
📍Seattle, WA: Oct. 16–17
📍Denver, CO: Oct. 17
📍Cincinnati, OH: Oct. 18
📍Portland, OR: Oct. 18–19

💻 Can’t make it in person? Join our Virtual College Fair on Oct. 18.
Find a fair near you and register at nacacattend.org/fairs

10/14/2026

At the Center for Innovation in College Admission CoLab at NACAC Conference 2026, colleagues from K–12, higher education, philanthropy, and community organizations each brought light to a different part of the student journey. A special thank-you to our partners Education First and Lumina Foundation.

Together, we explored how to recognize student potential more fully and create clearer paths to opportunity.

NACAC’s Center for Innovation in College Admission is your center. Our profession’s center. And its future is something we build together. nacacnet.org/centerforinnovation

10/14/2026

Learn the basics of and student recruitment in a convenient, self-paced, online format. Explore key topics including student engagement, data analytics, financial aid, ethics, storytelling, event management, and professional growth, while gaining national, regional, and international perspectives. The fall cohort begins on Oct. 19. Register today: https://ow.ly/7Vch50ZXLIo

10/14/2026

📢 Conference 2026 On Demand is now available. All attendees have complimentary access through Thursday, Dec. 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Access includes education session audio recordings that include over 80 continuing education-eligible sessions and three main stage sessions. Learn more: https://ow.ly/c7Fg50ZXGNF

10/13/2026

Inside Higher Ed reports that attendees described NACAC Conference 2026 as “uplifting”: an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, hear how peers are continuing to innovate amid political and institutional pressures, and feel that NACAC has their back. 🤜🤛

That last part means the most to us. ❤️ Our community shows up for students every day, and we’re proud to show up for the professionals who are working to create a more accessible and equitable future for . Read the full story: https://ow.ly/7E6850ZXi8f

Spirits were high at the annual convention, held this year in Minneapolis, with many speakers focused on how to best communicate their institution’s value to prospective students.

10/13/2026

Meet Christopher W. Tremblay, executive director of Enrollment Management at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. nacacnet.org/meet-christopher-w-tremblay

"Over my 30+ year career, I have relied on for knowledge, professional development, expertise, and a network. I appreciate the resources produced for us as professionals and for families navigating the complex college admissions landscape."

10/12/2026

📣 Hello Spokane! Meet with admission representatives and explore your college options on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Spokane Convention Center.
🕘 9 a.m. to noon and 6–8 p.m.
🎓 Register today: nacacattend.org/26Spokane
NACAC National College Fairs are free and open to the public!

10/11/2026

Thank YOU to everyone who joined us for ! 🎉 More than 5,600 college-access champions came together from around the world, and we loved every moment.

We learned from Arthur Brooks about living happier, more meaningful lives https://ow.ly/Lv3w50ZWGN7, heard from global hiring leaders on the skills our students need for the evolving workforce https://ow.ly/zzZ750ZWGN8, and were moved by our colleagues’ stories of perseverance and purpose in our closing main stage session https://ow.ly/5NMt50ZWGN5. We also learned to curl in the Expo Hall! 🥌

conference is one of the best opportunities of the year to prepare yourself to tackle the challenges ahead. It’s in that spirit that we chose as our theme. We are facing real challenges, and while we may not have all the answers, we can chart a path forward when we come together.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, local advisory committee, staff, and volunteers. Your partnership and hospitality made this conference possible.

See you next year in Kansas City, MO!