Programs & Events


Professional Development

Fall Forum

November 8, 2024

Minnetonka High School

Fall Forum is a comprehensive, day-long event meant to bring both high school counselors and college admission professionals together. We will learn from each other and discuss best practices in guiding and supporting students pursuing higher education.

Learn more about Fall Forum

Spring Conference 2025

May 19 - 20, 2025

Hyatt Regency Bloomington


More information coming soon!

Admission Counselor Institute

July 22 - 23, 2024

Minnesota State University-Mankato

This two-day in-person conference is geared to new admissions professionals with one to two years of experience. Registration and event agenda will be available soon.

Inclusion, Access, and Success

Camp College

July 15, 16, and 17, 2024

St. Olaf College

Camp College is a three day pre-college experience where rising seniors at Minnesota high schools will learn valuable information about applying to colleges, college resources, financial aid, and much more!

Learn more about Camp College

Show on the Road

March 22, 2024

Rochester Community & Technical College


Show on the road is a traveling professional development conference providing high school counselors around the state with resources and presentations on subjects like hot topics in admissions, regional career forecasts, and financial aid.

This year "Show on the Road" will be held virtually through Zoom. Click on the link below to learn more about the three sessions that will be offered!

Learn more about Show on the Road

Government Relations

Day on the Hill

March 7, 2024


Day on the Hill is an annual event in which we advocate for our students. As experts in our field, we make sure that our senators and representatives know the issues that impact our students and our institutions.  

Learn more about Day on the Hill 

NACAC Professional Development

NACAC National Conference

September 26 - 28, 2024

Los Angeles, CA


Learn more about the NACAC Annual Conference

Guiding the Way to Inclusion

July 30 - August 1, 2024

New Orleans, LA


Learn more about Guiding the Way to Inclusion

Member Programs

Mentorship Program

The program seeks to assist in building connections between new members and those who have been involved in the profession and organization for several years.  Learn more about the Mentorship Program


Leadership Development Program

This unique program is designed to provide opportunities for individuals to investigate, define, and further develop their leadership skills. Learn more about the Leadership Development Program

College Fairs

Minnesota Education Fairs

Minnesota Education Fairs - MEFs are college fairs held throughout the state at high schools and other venues.

Learn more about the Minnesota Education Fairs


Minnesota National College Fair

The Minnesota National College Fair will be held in-person on October 5th and 6th, 2022.
Learn more about the National College Fair

Partnered Events

College Knowledge Month

Formerly Minnesota College Knowledge Month, Minnesota Goes to College consists of two state-wide college-going campaigns: College Knowledge Month and Minnesota College Goal, The goal is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college, especially underrepresented students (students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students. 

Please consider volunteering!  

Learn more about College Knowledge Month

Session Submission Form


Do you have a session idea or topic you would like to either present or learn more about at a MACAC conference or event? 

Let us know about it!

Submit a Session Topic

Professional Development Grant

The Professional Development Grant is designed to support membership by funding professional development opportunities. The Professional Development Grant will cover the cost of registration, hotel, airfare, meals and membership fee (when applicable). 

The Professional Development Grants are available to current MACAC Members. Secondary school counselors are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn More About the Professional Development Grant.

Ready, Set, FAFSA Events

Free financial aid events will be available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom!


2025 Dates TBD. The series will cover general financial aid information, details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students, and other ways to pay for college. 

Read the press release here.

All sessions will have simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Information for families about registering for the series is available here.

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