2026 Summer Seminar
7/14/2026 - 7/17/2026
Description
Summer Seminar is an annual workshop designed to provide new college counselors on the high school side valuable information about core responsibilities of the role and pertinent issues in the field. Participants are led by a diverse Summer Seminar faculty, ideally from both the high school and college sides, from both public and private institutions, and with a range of years of experience. In addition to sharing knowledge and building skills together, our goals also include creating community and ensuring that our new colleagues feel well-supported and “never alone” as they enter the field.
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Cost of Participant Attendance :
- $600 member
- $675 non-member
You must hold an individual membership to qualify for the member rate. Memberships are $45 per year and are valid September 1 - August 31. Apply for membership here: https://members.sacac.org/application-to-join*
If you join after June 1st, your membership will be extended through August 31, 2027. The fee will be $60.
The fee covers:
- All programming
- Lodging on the Vanderbilt University campus
- Breakfasts and lunches in the Belmont and Vanderbilt dining halls
- Transportation to/from the college tours.
Participants should expect to pay for dinners in Nashville on their own as well as parking in garages on the Vanderbilt campus if driving to/from the event. Individuals may need to secure their own transportation through Uber or Lyft for one off-campus, small group dinner.
Nashville, TN United States
Accommodations
Participant lodging will be on the Vanderbilt campus and covered entirely by the registration fee. Please note it is SACAC policy that all participants of Summer Seminar stay on campus in the program housing. Staying off campus and commuting to the program is not permitted.
Each participant will have their own room (some within a suite). You will be sharing a bathroom and common space with other attendees. A linen set will be provided to each participant, which includes a basic sheet, blanket, pillow, and towel set. You will need to bring your own toiletries. Remember these are college dorm accommodations, so please bring any other items you feel that are needed. There are limited refrigerators available on-site. If you will need a refrigerator for medical purposes please indicate so on your registration form.
Transportation
Shuttles will be provided for participants to travel between the Vanderbilt and Belmont campuses.
Individuals may need to secure their own transportation around Nashville for evening activities.
Transportation to and from campus to the airport is not included in the Summer Seminar registration fee. We recommend utilizing a rideshare app or taxi rather than renting a car.
Campus Visits
In addition to the robust programming and sessions led by the Summer Seminar Faculty, participants will tour the campuses of Belmont University, Vanderbilt University,and other Tennessee institutions. Transportation to and from these locations will be on a charter bus.
Parking
Paid parking garages are available on the Vanderbilt campus. We will share more specific details with participants before the program this summer.
Arrival on Tuesday, July 14
If you are driving to the Summer Seminar program, please arrive at Vanderbilt’s campus between 12:00 p.m. EST - 2:00 pm CDT to allow adequate time to check in.
If you are flying to Nashville, please book a flight arriving at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) no later than 1:00 pm CDT. This will allow you adequate time to deplane, get your luggage, arrive at Vanderbilt and check in before the program starts.
Departure on Friday, July 17
Summer Seminar will conclude at noon.
Please book a flight that departs from Nashville no earlier than 2:30 pm CDT. This will allow you adequate time to attend our last session, check out of your housing, arrive at the airport and go through security in time for your flight.
Secondary
In-person
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