Share your expertise! The 2027 Annual Conference Call for Session Proposals is now open!
Root to Rise: Connect, Inspire, Grow
The PNACAC Annual Conference is our organization’s premier professional development opportunity bringing together individuals who share our goal. Through workshops, educational sessions, shared interest group conversations, counseling and enrollment professionals gain new knowledge and a revived enthusiasm to improve the opportunities for students across our five states.
The 2027 PNACAC Annual Conference will be held on the campus of Boise State University located just 10 minutes from the Boise Airport May 19-21.
Accommodations:
BSU On-Campus Lincoln Townhomes
Approximate cost $60/night
Hotel Locations in PNACAC room block within walking distance (room pricing available soon):
Holiday Inn Express
Marriott Courtyard
In at 500
Successful conference proposals will:
Offer knowledge that is relevant to our day-to-day work in college admissions.
Speak to major issues in the field, best practices, and/or access, equity and inclusion in college admission. Ideally, presenters will represent a wide range of voices in the profession.
Encourage reflection and self-care.
Ensure collaboration with colleagues across other schools, states or sectors.
Be successfully presented within the 60-minute time limit.
Please note:
For proposals that include fee-based resources, programs or vendors, at least one co-presenter needs to be a PNACAC member from the high school/IEC/CBO or college side.
All submissions received by January 30, 2027 will be given priority consideration. The final deadline is March 1, 2027.
If it is accepted, you will receive a code for the $50 savings off of early bird pricing; if it is not accepted, you will receive the early bird rate. As such, we ask that you not register for the conference before you know whether you have been selected to present. No refunds will been given.
Questions can be directed to Educational Sessions Chairs Josephine Ness, Claire Nold-Glaser, and Kaylan Tate at conference-sessions@pnacac.org.
Currently planned for Wednesday morning, May 19th prior to the start of the conference:
Bus Tour: College of Idaho & Northwest Nazarene University
Walking Tour: Boise State University
PNACAC serves the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington by promoting ethical standards and providing resources to our members and colleagues who guide and empower students as they prepare for college admission. Our goal is to ensure every student in the Pacific Northwest has access to informed, engaged, and ethical college admission professionals in public and independent secondary schools, community-based organizations, community colleges and public and independent four-year colleges and universities.
Learn about important updates for the upcoming application cycle
Network with college admission and counseling colleagues outside your office
Acquire best practices, knowledge and skills to meet the needs of a changing student and parent mindset
Meet and connect with leaders in the region
Tour colleges to better understand the region's diverse post-secondary opportunities
Recharge your passion for the profession and the important work we all do
Return to your office ready to implement and try new practices
Engage with your profession and a vibrant community that can be available to support you after you’ve left