
International ACAC is excited to welcome all First-Timers to the 2025 Conference at Northeastern University!
There is so much to gain from attending the conference, and we hope to help you make the most out of your experience. Below, you may find information about being a First-Timer at the conference, including helpful tips and useful resources. If you have any questions about being a First-Timer, or the conference in general, reach out to HQ at Admin@InternationalACAC.org.
Welcome to the Annual Conference
The First-Timers' Committee and the International ACAC Executive Board want to say WELCOME to the annual conference!
Get ready, get hyped!
Join us for a Virtual Welcome Session on Tuesday, June 10 to learn more about the conference schedule, fairs, and special events. All questions are welcome! Advance registration is required - register using the links below.
First-Timers' Virtual Welcome Session
Tuesday, June 10
7:00 AM Eastern Time
First-Timers' Virtual Welcome Session
Tuesday, June 10
7:00 PM Eastern Time
We can't wait to meet you in Boston.
In addition to the education sessions, social events, and networking opportunities, we hope you can join the First-Timers' Welcome Session on Tuesday before the opening ceremony. Registration is not required - just show up!
First-Timers' Welcome Session
Tuesday, July 15 from 2:30-3:30 PM
Blackman Auditorium
Northeastern University
First-Timers' FAQ
Check out the 2025 Conference website for details about all conference programs and events. The most common questions received by First-Timers are below. If you have any additional questions, reach the team at Admin@InternationalACAC.org.
Know Before You Go
Each year, the Conference Planning Team puts together a resource to highlight valuable information about the campus, the community, and the conference experience. View the helpful guide before visiting Boston:
College and Counselor Fairs at the Conference
College and Counselor Fairs are an integral part of the annual conference. They give conference attendees the opportunity to talk to their colleagues ‘on the other side of the desk’. The University Fairs are exactly what you’d expect; the colleges and universities stand behind their tables while the counselors move around the room. The Counselor Fair is the opposite; it is the high school counselors at the tables!
Below are some additional tips for those attending the fairs for the first time to help you make the most of the time you have, both as a participant and attendee.
Additional Events
The International ACAC Conference can be as fun as it is productive! Be sure to participate in some of the Special Events and extracurriculars. These events are designed to build camaraderie with colleagues, create silly memories, and raise money for the International ACAC Global Fund. Be sure to register ahead of time and plan to arrive early to these events.
Book Drive

Bring a book representing your culture, personal interests, or simply a wonderful childhood read that can be donated to an organization in the greater Boston area. Our conference book drive allows attendees to ensure books representing different cultures, backgrounds, traditions, and life experiences can be shared with children in the community where the conference will be hosted. Book drop-off location will be located at Registration.
Raffle
Learn about the Annual Conference Raffle, including:
- How to donate a prize
- How to purchase raffle tickets
- Raffle prizes donated already
Dodgeball
The International ACAC Dodgeball Tournament is a tradition at the annual conference. It is free for conference participants to play or to watch.
Fast Facts:
- The Dodgeball Tournament is available to members that have registered for the conference.
- Participation in the tournament is free.
- Conference attendees are invited to come and watch, even if you aren't playing! (You do NOT need to register if you are a spectator.)