Education, Enrichment, Engagement, and Fun!
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Who should attend?
Anyone involved in enrollment work is encouraged to attend our annual conference, particularly those who work in registrar, admissions, and recruitment offices. High school and independent college counselors are welcome to attend as well, and will find the conference to be a great way to connect with representatives from two- and four-year institutions from across the state.
2026 Conference
On behalf of the WVACRAO Executive Committee, we invite you to join us for our annual conference in August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to network through professional development.
For information, click the link below or contact President Sheilah Sites at sksites@concord.edu
LODGING
A special conference rate of $159 per night is available at Glade Springs Resort. To reserve your room, please call 877-814-7316 and inform the reservations agent that you are with the WVACRAO group.
Included Amenities & Special Rates
Complimentary parking
10% off à la carte activities
Special golf rate: $80+ tax per person at the Cobb Course (regularly $120)
Silent auction
Emails with silent auction requests for the 2026 Conference should be sent to Special Projects Chair, Caitlyn Lagowski at caitlyn.lagowski@mail.wvu.edu
Sponsorship - Click HERE
If you are interested in sponsoring, please complete this form.
Conference session proposals
We welcome session proposals from higher education professionals who are passionate about sharing innovative practices, research, and strategies that support student success and institutional effectiveness. Whether you work in admissions, records, registration, advising, financial aid, or assessment, we want to hear from you!
👉 If you’re interested in presenting, please submit the WVACRAO 2026 Conference Session Proposal Form.
Conference History
The WVACRAO Conference is planned by the Executive Committee under the leadership of the President. Click here for a list of past conferences, locations, and name and institution of the president overseeing the conference.
New! Past conference minutes and notes are now available for viewing by members only. Please contact the webmaster for more information.