College fair and travel season is well underway! School counselors, students, parents, make sure to check our Events calendar on this page to see where the closest fair is to you!

* C2C (Colleges to Counselors) registration deadline is October 8! This professional development event is free for school counselors and CCTCs, allowing you to learn
about various post-secondary options in one convenient setting. Visit the C2C page to register and learn more. Secondary-level members, do you need help with travel to these events? Members can apply for our Opportunity Grant!

* The 2026 NACAC Conference is in our backyard in October - Minneapolis! Want to attend but your office budget doesn't allow? You can apply for our Opportunity Grant to help cover travel, lodging, registration, and meals! Apply at https://www.iowaacac.org/opportunity-grant

* LEAP 2026 is set for November 10 at our host site of Indian Hills Community College. These FREE event for underrepresented high school students is designed empower youth to understand the life-long rewards that come from leadership, good decision-making, and academic success.

* RIDE 2027 dates have been set - June 7-9, 2027.

Conner Ellinghuysen
Iowa ACAC President

Upcoming Events

Mon Sep 28, 2026College Fair - Des Moines, IA

Category: College Fairs

Mon Sep 28, 2026College Fair - Des Moines, IA

Category: College Fairs

Tue Sep 29, 2026College Fair - Huxley, IA

Category: College Fairs

Tue Sep 29, 2026College Fair - Alleman, IA

Category: College Fairs

Wed Sep 30, 2026College Fair - Council Bluffs, IA

Category: College Fairs

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News

Registration Deadline for C2C is October 8!

A FREE event for high school counselors and CCTCs! Iowa ACAC member colleges & organizations to share institutional updates with high school counselors and CCTCs in a "speed format." Lunch and a special counselor mini-college fair are included! Details and registration at https://www.iowaacac.org/prof-dev-

Iowa ACAC Members - We've Got Merch!

Show your Iowa ACAC pride with swag featuring our new logo - two options!

Land's End - This store offers business attire for those who want to show off Iowa ACAC at the office or at more formal events. Please print our logo on black, dark blue, gray, or white apparel - we think it will look best. Not sure if you picked the right color? You can see a preview of the logo in the color you have chosen after you apply the logo to your item to make sure the colors pop.

Bonfire - This store has a wider selection of affordable items beyond apparel. Grab a mug, hat, t-shirt, hoodie, or 1/4 zip for a more relaxed look that you can wear on the golf course or during the annual conference social. A very small portion of sales from Bonfire will be directed back to Iowa ACAC to fund initiatives for our organization.

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