Welcome to the Washington Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (WaACRAO) website.
Save the Date
WaACRAO 2025 will be held at UW Bothell
August 7, 2025
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This year’s 20th anniversary WaACRAO conference will be hosted by the University of Washington – Bothell on Thursday, August 7th. Mark your calendars and start to plan your team and participation. We hope to see you there!
Check back here for updates—more details coming soon!
The theme for this year’s conference is “Resilience.” While we face challenges from recent federal and state changes, we also see opportunities for growth and optimism within WaACRAO. The University of Washington, Bothell campus will host us on August 7th, 2025, and we’ve tentatively secured Gonzaga University in Spokane for WaACRAO 2026.
Submit a Proposal
We invite you to submit a session proposal by April 25th, 2025. The first 10 submissions will receive a $25 discount on the WaACRAO registration fee. We encourage creative topics across various areas, such as partnerships, articulation agreements, and 2+2 programs. WaACRAO offers a great space to test new ideas before presenting them at larger conferences, such as PACRAO!
NEW THIS YEAR: To celebrate 20 years of WaACRAO, join us for a new networking event with light refreshments after the day’s sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 positions are 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