Cultivate your Student Affairs Career

Introducing new engagement opportunities for Master’s students interested in enhancing their graduate preparation experience. This program will allow you to deepen your understanding of the field of higher education and student affairs, prepare for the next steps in your career, and connect with colleagues from across the country.

9, 16, 23 October 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm ET/10:00am-1:00pm PT

 

What To Expect from ACPA's Virtual Master's Student Conference

This conference will provide you with the tools to advance your career post-Master’s, whether you are a first-year or 2+ year student, a full-time or part-time student, have prior professional experience or are just diving into the field of student affairs. 

  • Learn about different career paths professionals in the field have taken
  • Engage in interactive sessions fostering your ability to support all students on our campuses
  • Gain valuable insights on ways to advance your career as a 1st year or 2+ year, full-time or part-time student
  • Share your knowledge via your first national conference presentation

The conference includes keynote sessions, interactive workshops facilitated by experienced leaders in the field, informative conference presentations hosted by your peers, and opportunities to connect with peers and professionals from across the country. Several sessions have break-outs allowing you to engage in activities geared toward your unique needs based on the stage in your career.

Registration Rates

Virtual Master's Student Conference
Early Registration rates available through 25 September 2026:

  • ACPA Member: $69
  • Non-Member: $99

Regular Registration rates available 25 September 2026 through 8 October 2026:

  • ACPA Member: $79
  • Non-Member: $109

Registration Policies

Registrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing at ACPA by 11 September 2026. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 11 September 2026. After 11 September 2026, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the fees will be fully refunded.

In order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Virtual Master's Student Conference, membership with ACPA must be valid through 23 October 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Virtual Master's Student Conference Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 23 October 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Virtual Master's Student Conference, you will not be provided with your program access link unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost.

2026 Master's Student Conference

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  • Friday Oct 09 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Friday Oct 16 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Friday Oct 23 2026, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Virtual - Zoom