Events

  • NextGen Institute 2026

    NextGen is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about the field of student affairs. Topics include the breadth of functional areas, trends in Student Affairs, different types of colleges and universities, the graduate school application and selection process, and ACPA. The institute is an opportunity for the next generation of Student Affairs educators to learn from faculty and professionals with a variety of personal and professional experiences and identities from diverse institutional types. NextGen is a wonderful opportunity for participants to learn about the Student Affairs profession, meet new colleagues, establish mentoring relationships, and reflect on the intersection of their personal and professional identities in pursuit of a meaningful career path.

    • In-Person

    2026 Dean of Students Institute

    Identify the knowledge, skills and awareness necessary for culturally competent leadership while you deepen your emotional intelligence and your capacity to be a responsive, empathic and authentic senior leader.

    • In-Person

    ACPA26 // Baltimore, MD

    The ACPA26 Convention Team is excited to welcome you to Baltimore, Maryland for ACPA26 from 30 March – 2 April 2026.  ACPA26 will be a space of learning and growth […]

    • In-Person

    CFI Business Meeting and Social

    Baltimore Convention Center

    Please join CFI for our Convention Business Meeting and Social on Tuesday, 3/31 from 5:30pm-7:30pm in Convention Center Room 305! We'll be celebrating our Award Winners, sharing updates, and taking your questions […]

    Free
    • Entity Event
    • In-Person
  • 21-Day Disability Justice Challenge

    Join the Coalition for Disability, ACPA–College Student Educators International, and others like you in building a more anti-ableist world by participating in the 21-Day Disability Justice Challenge. Starting April 13, […]

    Fat Chat: CFI Election

    Zoom

    Fat chat: Elections presented by Coalition for fat identitiesFriday, April 24, 2026 | 4:00pm ET / 1:00am PT Join the Coalition for Fat Identities for a Fat Chat about our […]

    • Free for Members
    • Virtual
  • MNCPA Lunch & Learn Webinar: Working in Difficult Times

    Zoom

    As part of MNCPA's Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, this conversation will focus on a timely and important question: How do we continue doing our work—meaningfully, ethically, and sustainably—during difficult times?

    • Free for Members
    • Virtual

    ACPA2GO: Uses and Misuses of AI in Higher Education Administration

    Online

    ACPA is proud to offer virtual learning opportunities for student affairs and higher education professionals. Join colleagues as we focus on getting you the information you need to thrive in your role and best support your students right now.

    • ACPA2GO
    • Virtual

    Summer 2026 Strengths Accelerator Academy

    Online

    ACPA is excited to partner with Strengths University for the 2024 Supervisor Strengths Institute! Learn to become a more effective supervisor and show up authentically in your leadership role. You'll gain skills around how to feel balanced, aligned, and able to genuinely enjoy your work while having the energy to do your best work. Strengths University understands the challenges, the frustrations, and the joys of leading a team. We want to help you manage the stress and chaos, so you can better lead your team, support your students, and have more balance in your life.

    • Virtual