We hope you will join the Office of Academic & Career Success and your advising, career services, and learning support colleagues for the 2026 Academic & Career Success Conference!
Save the Date:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Union South
This conference experience will be centered on community connections, knowledge sharing, and supporting the ongoing professional development of staff members in the advising, career services, and learning support communities.
Registration information will be available closer to the conference date.
About the Academic & Career Success Conference
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How do I register for the conference?
Information on registering for the 2026 Conference will be added to this page when available.
Will the conference be in-person or virtual?
The 2026 Academic & Career Success Conference will be held in-person at Union South.
Who can attend this conference?
This conference is designed for the UW-Madison academic advising, career services, and learning support community members to support their professional growth.
At this time we are unable to open the conference to non-UW-Madison employees.
Is there a cost for the conference?
The Academic & Career Success conference is offered to the community free of cost.
What will the conference sessions focus on?
Conference sessions are chosen based on the overall conference goals of community connections, knowledge sharing, and supporting the ongoing professional development of staff members on the advising, career services, and learning support communities. Sessions are also chosen based on a desire for a variety of topics and formats, and the aim to represent multiple units and offices from across advising, career services, and learning support. More information on the specific breakout sessions for this year’s conference will be shared closer to the event date.
Who should I contact with questions?
Please reach out to info.oacs@wisc.edu with any questions!
“Learning best practices and new approaches and ideas from colleagues was thought-provoking and inspired me to make changes to my work.”
2025 Conference Participant
“The information shared by colleagues (and students) was invaluable! I am always impressed at the quality of presentations and the knowledge on our campus in ALL circles”
2022 Conference Participant
“I am so happy this conference combines all three functional areas; I’ve loved seeing ways we can support each other and learn from each other.”
2025 Conference Participant