How to Register
ACDA has a new registration system!
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How does ACDA conference registration work?
ACDA handles registration in waves:
- Super-Region Registration (October 7-13): Schools can register for any conference within their super region.
- All-Member Registration (October 14 & onward): Schools can register for any conference across the country, regardless of region or super region.
- Student Registration Caps Lifted (October 21): Schools can register additional students, space permitting.
- Non-Member Registration (October 28): Registration opens for non-members.
When to Register
Registration will open at
9:00am PT; 10:00am MT; 11:00am CT; 12:00pm ET on each registration date.
| October 7, 2026 | Super Region Registration Opens Use Super Region Passcode Sent by ACDA National Office |
| October 14, 2026 | All Member Registration Opens Use National Passcode Sent by ACDA National Office |
| October 21, 2026 | Student Caps Are Lifted |
| October 28, 2026 | Non-Member Registration Opens No Passcode Needed |
| No Later Than 2 Weeks After Registering | Payment or Proof of Intention to Pay Due Within Two Weeks of Registration |
| December 15, 2026 | Full Payment Due |
| December 15, 2026 | Early Bird Registration Discount Ends |
| Late Registration Fees in Effect | +$25 Added to All Registration Fees |
| 4 Weeks from the Start of the Conference | Conference Cancellation Deadline |
| 4 Weeks from the Start of the Conference | All attendee-related materials must be submitted no later than 4 weeks prior to the start of the conference, unless otherwise stated by the Conference Coordinator. |