Welcome to the Washington Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (WaACRAO) website.

Hello WaACRAO members,
Registration Now Open for Our 20th Anniversary Conference!
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 20th Anniversary WaACRAO Conference! This year’s theme, Resilience, celebrates the strength, adaptability, and commitment that have carried our organization and our members through two decades of transformation in higher education. From navigating the sudden move to virtual conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic to meeting the ongoing challenges of shifting federal and local policy landscapes, resilience has been—and continues to be—a cornerstone of our success.
Join us on August 7, 2025 at UW Bothell as we reflect on the past, engage with the present, and look forward to a future where resilience remains essential in shaping the path ahead.
Plan your stay (link to book forthcoming):
We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the Country Inn & Suites, Seattle-Bothell (19333 N Creek Pkwy, Bothell), just a 5-minute drive from the UW Bothell campus.
A dedicated link to book at the below price points will be shared in a following email.
- King bed: $119/night
- Two queen beds: $129/night

WaACRAO needs YOU!
As a WaACRAO board volunteer, you have the opportunity to shape not only the work of the association but the professional face of admissions, records, registration, credentials and enrollment management across the state of Washington. You will also make invaluable professional connections and work with great people.
The following board position is currently vacant:
Click to view a brief position description.
The WaACRAO board meets monthly by Zoom leading up to the conference with more frequent meetings closer to the conference. The board carries out the work of the organization throughout the year planning the next WaACRAO conference.
Email mbanford@uw.edu for more information or to volunteer