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General Information
Registration Information
Housing Information
Who should attend NACAC’s 2016 National Conference?
Anyone in the counseling and/or admission community who would like to stay up-to-date on the industry trends. The conference brings together more than 6,000 secondary and postsecondary college admission counseling professionals to exchange ideas, learn from experts and experience the products and services that will enable them to accomplish their goals.
What are the official dates of the conference?
September 22-24, 2015
Where will the conference be located?
The Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
What is the recommended arrival airport?
Columbus is served by the Port Columbus International Airport (CMH).
How do I book meeting or event space during the National Conference?
Event organizers are required to inform NACAC's Conference and Meetings staff of the intended date/time of the event at least 30 days prior to the event and prior to booking. No organization is permitted to schedule functions (including transportation to/from the event) that conflicts with NACAC's official and published meeting and event times. To submit your event details, fill in the Events Request/Approval Form.
What is the recommended attire?
Attire at the National Conference is business casual. Wear comfortable shoes and we recommend layers; air-conditioning is difficult to regulate in large facilities, so rooms may be overly warm or cool.
Will child care be provided?
NACAC does not provide childcare services during the National Conference. Attendees requiring assistance with childcare should contact their hotel concierge.
Does the Columbus Convention Center have a Nursing Mother Station?
In order to accommodate attendees who are breastfeeding, the Columbus Convention Center maintains a lactation room for nursing mothers. The Nursing Mother Station is located It is located on the connector between the convention center and the Hyatt. The onsite lactation room provides privacy and may be accessed at any time.
What are the future dates and locations of the National Conference?
September 2017
73rd NACAC National Conference
September 14-16, 2017
Boston, MA
September 2018
74th NACAC National Conference
September 27-29, 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
September 2019
75th NACAC National Conference
Sept. 26-28, 2019
Louisville, KY
Where can I find more information about Columbus?
For more information about where to eat, what to do, and general Columbus information, please go to Experience Columbus.
How do I register?
Register here.
What is the registration fee?
Preconference Seminars:
Preconference Workshops:
What is included in my registration fee?
Registration for the National Conference includes all educational sessions and learning lounge sessions, our welcome reception, the opening general session with the keynote speaker, first timers’ orientation, access to the exhibit hall, the Access College Fair, the Counselors’ College Fair, and a ticket to the Conference Social.
Do I have to register for individual sessions?
No. Educational sessions are open to all registered conference attendees. We will allow admittance until the rooms are full, so seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To ensure you are able to attend the sessions you want, please arrive early.
Preconference Seminars and Preconference Workshops do require registration at an additional cost.
Who can I contact with registration questions or issues?
Please email dmtcenter@nacacnet.org or call 703/836-2222 ext 2000
How do I make a hotel reservation?
You must be a registered attendee, paid in full, in order to book housing in the NACAC block. A link to access the housing system will be included in your conference confirmation email. Housing reservations received without corresponding conference registrations will be canceled.
How do I contact the housing bureau for questions about my hotel reservation?
If you have any questions throughout the housing reservation process, please contact Experient's customer service toll free at 800/967-8852 or email nacac@experient-inc.com. International residents can call 847/996-8852.
How far are the hotels from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and what are the rates?
- Who should attend NACAC’s 2016 National Conference?
- What are the official dates of the conference?
- Where will the conference be located?
- What is the recommended arrival airport?
- How do I book meeting or event space during the National Conference?
- What is the recommended attire?
- Will child care be provided?
- Does the Greater Columbus Convention Center have a Nursing Mother Station?
- What are the future dates and locations of the National Conference?
- Where can I find more information about Columbus?
Registration Information
- How do I register?
- What is the registration fee?
- What is included in my registration fee?
- Do I have to register for individual sessions?
- Who can I contact with registration questions or issues?
Housing Information
- How do I make a hotel reservation?
- How do I contact the housing bureau for questions about my hotel reservation?
- How far are the hotels from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and what are the rates?
Who should attend NACAC’s 2016 National Conference?
Anyone in the counseling and/or admission community who would like to stay up-to-date on the industry trends. The conference brings together more than 6,000 secondary and postsecondary college admission counseling professionals to exchange ideas, learn from experts and experience the products and services that will enable them to accomplish their goals.
What are the official dates of the conference?
September 22-24, 2015
Where will the conference be located?
The Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
What is the recommended arrival airport?
Columbus is served by the Port Columbus International Airport (CMH).
How do I book meeting or event space during the National Conference?
Event organizers are required to inform NACAC's Conference and Meetings staff of the intended date/time of the event at least 30 days prior to the event and prior to booking. No organization is permitted to schedule functions (including transportation to/from the event) that conflicts with NACAC's official and published meeting and event times. To submit your event details, fill in the Events Request/Approval Form.
What is the recommended attire?
Attire at the National Conference is business casual. Wear comfortable shoes and we recommend layers; air-conditioning is difficult to regulate in large facilities, so rooms may be overly warm or cool.
Will child care be provided?
NACAC does not provide childcare services during the National Conference. Attendees requiring assistance with childcare should contact their hotel concierge.
Does the Columbus Convention Center have a Nursing Mother Station?
In order to accommodate attendees who are breastfeeding, the Columbus Convention Center maintains a lactation room for nursing mothers. The Nursing Mother Station is located It is located on the connector between the convention center and the Hyatt. The onsite lactation room provides privacy and may be accessed at any time.
What are the future dates and locations of the National Conference?
September 2017
73rd NACAC National Conference
September 14-16, 2017
Boston, MA
September 2018
74th NACAC National Conference
September 27-29, 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
September 2019
75th NACAC National Conference
Sept. 26-28, 2019
Louisville, KY
Where can I find more information about Columbus?
For more information about where to eat, what to do, and general Columbus information, please go to Experience Columbus.
How do I register?
Register here.
What is the registration fee?
| Early Registration March 29 - July 19 Member/Nonmember |
Regular Registration
July 20 - Aug. 23
Member/Nonmember |
Late Registration
Aug. 24 - Sept. 24
Member/Nonmember |
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Secondary School |
$185/$335 |
$220/$370 |
$255/$405 |
| College/University Organization 1-Day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday) |
$325/$660 $185/$335 |
$360/$695 $220/$370 |
$395/$730 $255/$405 |
| Retired | $190/$265 | $225/$300 | $260/$335 |
| Student | $210/$265 | $245/$300 | $280/$335 |
| Exhibit Personnel | $325 | $360 | $395 |
Preconference Seminars:
| Early Registration March 29 - July 19 Member/Nonmember |
Regular Registration
July 20 - Aug. 23
Member/Nonmember |
Late Registration
Aug. 24 - Onsite
Member/Nonmember |
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Preconference Seminars |
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Preconference Workshops:
| Dates ____________________________________ | Early Registration March 29 - July 19 Member/Nonmember |
Regular Registration
July 20 - Aug. 23
Member/Nonmember |
Late Registration
Aug. 24 - Sept. 24
Member/Nonmember |
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Admission Middle Management Institute |
Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (breakfast included) |
$500/$550 |
$535/$585 |
$570/$620 |
| Chief Enrollment Officers’ Forum | Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (breakfast included) |
$500/$550 | $535/$585 | $570/$620 |
| Directing a Dynamic College Counseling Program | Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (breakfast included) |
$400/$450 | $435/$485 | $470/$520 |
| Transitioning to Private Practice College Consulting | Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (breakfast, lunch included) |
$300/$350 | $335/$385 | $370/$420 |
What is included in my registration fee?
Registration for the National Conference includes all educational sessions and learning lounge sessions, our welcome reception, the opening general session with the keynote speaker, first timers’ orientation, access to the exhibit hall, the Access College Fair, the Counselors’ College Fair, and a ticket to the Conference Social.
Do I have to register for individual sessions?
No. Educational sessions are open to all registered conference attendees. We will allow admittance until the rooms are full, so seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To ensure you are able to attend the sessions you want, please arrive early.
Preconference Seminars and Preconference Workshops do require registration at an additional cost.
Who can I contact with registration questions or issues?
Please email dmtcenter@nacacnet.org or call 703/836-2222 ext 2000
How do I make a hotel reservation?
You must be a registered attendee, paid in full, in order to book housing in the NACAC block. A link to access the housing system will be included in your conference confirmation email. Housing reservations received without corresponding conference registrations will be canceled.
How do I contact the housing bureau for questions about my hotel reservation?
If you have any questions throughout the housing reservation process, please contact Experient's customer service toll free at 800/967-8852 or email nacac@experient-inc.com. International residents can call 847/996-8852.
How far are the hotels from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and what are the rates?
| Hotels | Rates (Per Night) |
Distance from
Convention Center
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| Crown Plaza Plaza Columbus Downtown |
$164 |
0.1 miles |
| Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown* |
$137 |
0.1 miles |
| Hyatt Regency Columbus | $179 | 0.1 miles |
| The Lofts Hotel | $194 | 0.1 miles |
| Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown | $185 | 0.2 miles |
| Red Roof Inn* | $136 | 0.2 miles |
| Courtyard Columbus Downtown by Marriott | $164/$174 | 0.3 miles |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Downtown | $169 | 0.4 miles |
| Renaissance Columbus Downtown | $169 | 0.4 miles |
| Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph | $239 | 0.4 miles |
| Doubletree Suites by Hilton Downtown* | $142 | 0.7 miles CBUS stop 1 block away |
| Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square | $179 | 0.7 miles CBUS stop 2 blocks away |
| Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown - Capitol Square | $159 | 0.9 miles CBUS stop 3 blocks away |
| The Westin Columbus | $179 | 1.1 miles CBUS stop 1 block away |
