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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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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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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

Results are being tabulated from our election to fill four positions. Stay tuned for the official announcement of these new board members!

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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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CAFECITO CON COLEGIOS

Attend free webinars that are curated for Spanish-speaking students and families! Save the date for our next session on Thursday, April 2.

Students

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.