Admission Counselors

North Dakota Counseling Association (NDCA) Annual Conference

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Theme | "Call to Action"

Where | Delta Hotels/Marriott Fargo: 1635 42nd St SW, Fargo, ND 58103

When | Admissions Counselors’ Booths ONLY Monday, February 16 (full conference runs Sunday, February 15 - Tuesday, February 17)

Sessions | College Counselor Roundtable (Session 4 @ 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.) and DACAC-ND Council Meeting (@ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.), both taking place in the “Overture” room.

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MIDWest Conference 2026 | "Cheese Curds & Conversations"

Register | Registration is open for the 2026 MIDWest Conference in Madison, WI on May 17-19th. Early bird registration is open now through April 27th. Be sure to register soon!

Details | Just like Wisconsin’s famous cheese curds—fresh, distinctive, and best enjoyed together—this event will bring professionals from across the admissions field to connect, collaborate, and spark fresh ideas. Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for meaningful dialogue, valuable connections, and, of course, some delicious cheese!

What to expect | Engaging conversations and presentations from leading voices in the field; Opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers; A welcoming atmosphere filled with MIDWest flavor—both literally and professionally!

Where | Madison, Wisconsin; Madison Concourse Hotel and Governors Club: 1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703 | 800.356.8293

When | Sunday, May 17 – Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Who | YOU!

Accommodations | Book your accommodations at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governors Club HERE. MIDWest block held through Friday, April 17.

Keynote Speaker | We are excited to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Christine Whelan, known as the “Purpose Professor”. Please watch this video to get a taste of what she’ll be sharing with us during her keynote address.

Dr. Whelan holds a doctorate from Oxford University and currently serves on the faculty at Emory University and University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Whelan has authored five books, a bestselling Audible Original, and has been a contributor to The Wall Street Journal, the TODAY Show and NPR’s Marketplace, where she brings immediate credibility and fresh insights. You can read more about Dr. Whelan here.

Raffle | We will once again host our popular raffle for attendees. Proceeds this year will be donated to The IDEAS Scholarship.

While we’re not collecting donations just yet, we encourage you to start thinking about potential raffle items your institution might like to contribute. Ideas could include campus swag, themed gift baskets, local products, gift cards, or anything creative that showcases your school or community.

If you have connections with unique or local businesses or know of organizations that would love the exposure and goodwill, we’d love you to start thinking about those possibilities as well. These partnerships often bring in some of the most memorable raffle items!

We’ll send more information and formal requests for donations as we get closer to May, but for now, please save the date and start gathering great ideas.

Thank you for your ongoing support of WACAC’s IDEAS Scholarship and the MIDWest Conference. We look forward to creating another great experience together!

We look forward to welcoming you for a conference that blends insightful conversations, meaningful connections, and a true taste of Wisconsin.