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REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Join us May 20-22 in Pasadena for this signature experience! Visit our event page for information about pricing, hotel rooms, featured sessions, and more.

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MEET YOUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

 

 

At this year’s Annual Conference, we’re honored to welcome Vanessa Aramayo, CEO of Alliance For A Better Community, as the keynote speaker.

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Community College Month

Join our Community College Advocacy Committee in April to explore the role and contributions of these vital institutions in higher education.

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Students & Families

Meet representatives from a variety of institutions at 2 final fairs in April! Sign up for a custom barcode that helps track all your information from the event.

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2026-27 Executive Board

Thank you for voting in the recent election. The results have been announced. Please join us in welcoming the latest additions to the Board!

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WACAC Wednesdays

Mark your calendar for monthly, members-only webinars! On April 15, we’ll explore student options within community college bachelor’s degrees.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our annual Summer Admission Institute will return in 2026. Learn more about this five-day program for new counselors, and stay tuned for updates!

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Welcome to WACAC

The Western Association for College Admission Counseling supports and advances the work of counseling and enrollment professionals from California and Nevada as they help all students realize their full potential, with emphasis on freshman and transfer transitions to higher education and attention to access and equity for all students.

Founded in 1967, we celebrate nearly 60 years as a non-profit organization supporting college admission counseling.