PCACAC 61st Annual Conference
April 12 - 14, 2026
Coming Together Pre-Conference
April 11, 2026

Conference Planning Chair:  Julia Hixson, Woodberry Forest School (VA)
Conference Planning Vice Chair: Abby Sines, Frederick Community College (MD)
Sessions Chair and PCACAC President-Elect: Scott Mayer, St. Christopher's School (VA)

Welcome to the 61st PCACAC Conference. The Conference Planning Committee and Leadership Team are excited to welcome you to Cambridge, MD April 12- 14, 2026! Join us for engaging sessions and enriching conversations as we illuminate our paths—together.

 

Registration Type Price   Registration Type Price
PCACAC Members
(Full Conference-Early Bird)
Register by Friday, January 16.		 $345 Retirees
Counseling Graduate Students
Student		 $250
PCACAC Members
(Full Conference-Regular)
Register: January 17 - February 20		 $365 One-Day Registration
(Monday, April 13)		 $185
PCACAC Members
(Full Conference-Late)
Register: February 21 - March 20		 $385 College Fair (Colleges only)
with Conference Registration		 $150
Session Presenters $345 College Fair (Colleges only)
with no Conference Registration
(College Fair only)		 $200
Nonmembers (Full Conference) $410 Coming Together Conference $30

 

One-Day Scholarship

We’re excited to offer a limited number of scholarships to attend the conference for free on Monday, April 13—our main event! Scholarships can also be applied toward the cost of the full conference. Public school counselors, CBOs, graduate students, and admission counselors are all eligible. Space is limited, so apply by February 6!

Marion Flagg Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a group of exceptional educational professionals who are not currently members of PCACAC and who have not previously attended a PCACAC conference. The Marion Flagg Scholarship specifically targets counselors who work with historically underserved students, minority students or students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Apply by February 6!

 

Coming Together Preconference

Saturday, April 11: 1:00pm-6:00pm at the Hyatt
Organized by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee (IAS), the Coming Together Conference offers thought-provoking sessions and networking opportunities in support of our goals around the issues of diversity, equity, access and belonging.

Registration Fee for Coming Together Preconference taking has been waived for those who work at public secondary schools, charter schools, and community-based organizations. Enter discount code TOGETHER2026 at checkout for the waiver to be applied.

Colleges & Universities - Counselor's College Fair:
Are you busy with admitted student days and spring travel? Colleges and universities can register for the Counselor's College Fair without registering for the full conference. If you’re unable to join us for the entire conference, please consider joining us for the Counselor's College Fair on Monday, April 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Select “Counselor's College Fair Table (without Conference Registration)” when you register. 

 

The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina hotel looks forward to hosting the Conference and promises exceptional service and accommodations.


Questions? Please contact [email protected].

Cancellation Policy:
Registration cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected] by
March 29, 2026.
Refunds will not be given for cancellations after that date or in the event of non-participation. A $100 processing fee will be applied to refunds.