2026 International ACAC Pre-Conference Institute
Monday, July 13
The 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.
Pre-Conference Institute Faculty
The Institute is led by knowledgeable faculty with years of experience and a passion for sharing. International ACAC Members are invited to serve as faculty for the 2026 Pre-Conference Institute by submitting the application below.
Deadline to Apply: Friday, January 30, 2026Â at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Learning Streams
Pre-Conference Institute attendees are able to choose between one of the two learning streams below, depending on their level of experience.Â
New Professionals (0-3 years in current role)
The New Professional Learning Stream is designed for members new to their role in international admissions who wish to deepen their skill sets, knowledge bases, and professional networks.
Session Topics Include:
- Advocating for and supporting students
- Crafting or reading recommendation letters & application essays/personal statements
- Creating school profiles and transcripts or reviewing them
- Managing and reporting data
- Planning for the year for school counselors and admissions staff
Mid-Career Professionals (3+ Years in Current Role)
The Mid-Career Learning Stream is designed for members with substantial experience in international admissions who wish to augment their professional practice in a tailored learning setting.Â
Session Topics Include:
- Advocating for and supporting students
- Building effective teams
- Creating new professional opportunities
- Presenting yourself professionally
- Top issues in the professionÂ
How to Register
The Pre-Conference Institute is offered to International ACAC Annual Conference attendees. Members must register for the Institute as part of their conference registration.
Registration capacity is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants should plan to arrive in Pittsburgh on Sunday, July 12.
2026 Registration Fee Schedule
Registration for the Pre-Conference Institute costs the amount below, in additional to your standard conference registration fee. See the registration timeline and costs.
|
Registration |
Dates |
Cost |
|
Early Bird Registration |
March 18 - April 16 |
$200 USD |
|
Standard Registration |
April 17 - June 2 |
$225 USD |
|
Late Registration |
June 3 - July 1 |
$275 USD |
If you have any questions, please contact PD@InternationalACAC.org.