2026 Conference Schedule
October 17–21, 2026 | The Westin Pittsburgh
Conference registration is open to AUCCCD members and eligible non-member counseling center directors. If you have questions about membership, please review our policy or contact the AUCCCD Office.
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2026 AUCCCD Annual Conference Important Dates
Dates are subject to change.
| March 1 |
Call for Proposals Open |
| April 15 |
Call for Proposals Close |
| May 18 |
Early Registration & Hotel Reservations Open |
| September 4 |
Early Registration Ends — registration prices increase after this date |
| September 26 |
Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date |
| October 17 |
Pre-conference |
| October 18–21 |
Annual Conference |
2026 Conference Schedule
Schedule subject to change. All times are Eastern Time.
Friday, October 16
| 3:00–6:00 p.m. |
Registration for Pre-Conference Open |
Saturday, October 17
| 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Registration/Information Desk Open |
| 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for Preconference Attendees |
| 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
IACS Board of Directors Meeting |
| 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Workshops — View session details |
| 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
AUCCCD Board Meeting — Board Members Only |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break — on your own |
| 4:00–5:00 p.m. |
IACS International Meeting |
| 4:30–5:15 p.m. |
New Directors’ and First Time Attendees (NDFTA) Workshop — Learn more |
| 5:00–6:30 p.m. |
IACS Wine and Cheese Reception — open to all attendees |
| 6:30–9:30 p.m. |
Opening Reception |
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Sunday, October 18
| 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Registration/Information Desk Open |
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast Open |
| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Exhibits Open |
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Worship Service |
| 7:30–8:00 a.m. |
Meditation |
| 8:30–9:30 a.m. |
Partners'/Guests' Welcome & Informal Meeting |
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. |
1st Business Meeting |
| 10:00–10:30 a.m. |
Break in Exhibit & Sponsor Hall |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Opening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patricia (Patty) Perillo, VP for Student Affairs, University of Maryland |
| 12:00–1:30 p.m. |
Connection Luncheon — additional details available within registration |
| 12:00–1:30 p.m. |
Directors from Catholic Schools Luncheon |
| 1:30–3:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| 3:00–3:30 p.m. |
Break in Exhibit & Sponsor Hall |
| 3:30–5:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| 5:15–6:45 p.m. |
CCMH Meeting / Update — open to all attendees — Learn more |
| Evening |
Group Dinners — on your own — Submit a Group Dinner (details will be added to the schedule/app) |
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Monday, October 19
| 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Registration/Information Desk Open |
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast Open |
| 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Exhibit & Sponsor Hall Open |
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Bob McGrath Annual Fun Run and Fun Walk |
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
International Directors’ Interest Breakfast |
| 7:30–8:00 a.m. |
Meditation |
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| 10:00–10:30 a.m. |
Break in Exhibit & Sponsor Hall |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Affinity Groups |
| 12:00–12:30 p.m. |
Break |
| 12:00–1:30 p.m. |
Connection Luncheon — additional details available within registration |
| 1:00–5:00 p.m. |
Scheduled Tours or Afternoon On Your Own — Learn more |
| Evening |
Group Dinners — on your own — Submit a Group Dinner (details will be added to the schedule/app) |
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Tuesday, October 20
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast Open |
| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Registration/Information Desk Open |
| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Exhibits |
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
New Directors/First Time Attendees Informal Breakfast Meeting |
| 7:00–8:15 a.m. |
Emeritus Directors’ Breakfast |
| 7:30–8:00 a.m. |
Meditation |
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. |
2nd Business Meeting |
| 10:00–10:30 a.m. |
Break in Exhibit & Sponsor Hall |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Closing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Henry Xiao, Assistant Director of Operations, Penn State |
| 12:00–1:30 p.m. |
Connection Luncheon — additional details available within registration |
| 1:30–3:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| 3:00–3:30 p.m. |
Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 3:30–5:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| 6:30–10:30 p.m. |
Awards Program / Dinner |
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Wednesday, October 21
| 7:00–8:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast Open |
| 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Registration/Information Desk Open |
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| 10:00–10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions — View session details |
| After 12:00 p.m. |
Departures |
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New Director, First Time Attendee Program (NDFTA) | October 17, 2026
The New Director/First Time Attendee (NDFTA) program aims to introduce new colleagues to all that AUCCCD has to offer and to foster connections with those of us who have more experience with the organization and our conferences. At the heart of the NDFTA program are the "conference connector" pairings, where we match our NDFTAs with more "seasoned directors" for a meet-up prior to the Saturday night opening reception. Our goal is for all interested NDFTAs to receive support in navigating the AUCCCD conference. As we can all remember from when we were newbies, attending AUCCCD for the first time can often feel overwhelming. Having a more experienced colleague make introductions to other directors and provide tips on how to make the most of the conference can really make a difference. NDFTA directors may sign up for this program complimentary during the registration process. If you have questions about this program, please reach out to the NDFTA coordinator, Teresa Michaelson or the AUCCCD Office.
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