How & When to Register

How to Register

New for 2024-2025

We have streamlined the registration process by reordering both questions and item selections. Please ensure you read all the information and questions listed on each page.

During Registration, We Will Collect:

  • Contact Information: Provide details for the group representative.
  • Group Contact information: Enter names and emails (e.g., Faculty, Student). If names are unknown, use placeholders (e.g., Faculty One, Student One).
  • Student Representative Information
  • Performance Spots:
    • Adjudication (ACDA Members Only)
    • Informal Concert Spots
    • Additional Performance Opportunities
  • RSVP for Faculty/Musician Social Event
  • Preliminary Teaching, Research, and Panel Sign-Ups
  • Payment

Outside of Registration, We Will Collect:

  • Program Information For:
    • Adjudication Program
    • Informal Concert
    • Screendance
    • Faculty Concert
  • Teaching, Research, & Panel Proposals
  • Peer Response Sign-Up (ACDA Members Only)

Registrants will receive an email from the Conference Coordinator with links to submit program information and teaching proposals in early November. Links to these forms will also be available on the Faculty Representative’s Confirmation page.

ACDA members in Alaska and Hawaii are considered pan-region for conference registration and may register for any conference nationwide during in-region priority registration.

How does ACDA conference registration work?
ACDA handles registration in waves:

  1. In-Region Priority Registration (October 9-15): Schools within their region have priority to register for the regional conference.
  2. Super-Region Registration (October 16-22): Schools can register for any conference within their super region.
  3. All-Member Registration (October 23 and onward): Schools can register for any conference across the country, regardless of region or super region.
  4. Student Registration Caps Lifted (October 28): Schools can register additional students, space permitting.
  5. Non-Member Registration (October 30, 2024): Registration opens for non-members.
Download Detailed Registration Instructions
Conference Registration FAQs

When to Register

DateWhat is Happening
October 2, 2024Conference Coordinators provide current regional members the Regional Passcode
October 9-15, 2024In-Region Member Registration Use Regional Passcode
Opens at 9:00 am Local Time for the Conference
October 14, 2024The ACDA National Office provides all ACDA current members with a Super Region Passcode.
October 16, 2024Super Region Registration Opens for all Conferences Use Super Region Passcode
9:00 am PT; 10:00 am MT; 11:00 am CT; 12:00 pm ET

Super Region 1 – Baja, High-Desert, Northwest
Super Region 2 – Central, North-Central, South-Central
Super Region 3 – East-Central, New England, Northeast
Super Region 4 – Mid-Atlantic, Southeast
October 21, 2024The ACDA National Office provides all ACDA current members with a National Passcode.
October 23, 2024Registration Opens for all Members for all Conferences Use National Passcode
9:00 am PT; 10:00 am MT; 11:00 am CT; 12:00 pm ET
October 28, 2024Student Registration Caps Lifted
Cap Lifted at 9:00 am Local Time for the Conference
October 30, 2024Open Registration for Members and Non-Members and 2nd Conference Registrations No Passcode Needed
9:00 am PT; 10:00 am MT; 11:00 am CT; 12:00 pm ET
2 Weeks Post RegistrationPayment or proof of intention to pay due within two weeks of registration
November 15, 2024Central Conference Only:
Payment due in full to hold registration spots.
Early Bird Registration Discount Ends
Late Registration Fees in Effect +$25 added to all registration fees
December 15, 2024All Other Conferences:
Payment due in full to hold registration spots
Early Bird Registration Discount Ends
Late Registration Fees in Effect +$25 added to all registration fees