Events
Master's Student Conference
3 FRIDAYS • 9, 16 & 23 OCTOBER 2026 • 1:00-4:00PM ET EACH DAY
vIRTUAL EVENT
Cultivate your Student Affairs Career at the Master’s student conference
An opportunity for Master’s students interested in enhancing their graduate experience. This conference 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 network with colleagues from across the country.
MAster’s student conference
WHAT TO EXPECT
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 students
The conference includes keynote sessions, interactive workshops facilitated by experienced leaders in the field, 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.
Conference SCHEDULE
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Welcome (1:00-1:30 PM ET)
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Interactive Workshops and Panels (1:30-5:00 PM ET)
- Interactive Workshops, Educational Sessions, and Panels (1:00-3:00 PM ET)
- Interactive workshop and an introduction to ACPA’s identity-based entity groups in an interactive workshop (4:00-5:00 PM ET)
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Grad Connections Program Kick-off (separate registration) (1:00-2:00 PM ET)
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Interactive Workshops, Educational Sessions, and Panels (2:00-4:00 PM ET)
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Commission, State Chapters & International Divisions Networking Event (4:00-5:00 PM ET)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026
- $69 USD
Rates after 25 September 2026
- $79 USD
Early Registration Rates through 25 September 2026
- $99 USD
Rates after 25 September 2026
- $109 USD
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.