• Home
  • Events
  • Newcomers Conference

Newcomers Conference

NewcomersPNG

July 10-12, 2023
Hosted by UNC Charlotte


REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED


The Newcomers Conference is an annual workshop designed for new admission professionals to learn real-world experience. The program provides training in critical skills for success and discussion of pertinent issues and situations encountered in the admission profession. Participants will attend presentations, work within small-group settings, and will have plenty of networking opportunities with leaders and other newcomers in admissions. This is a great training opportunity for any of your new hires.

Monday, July 10
Check-In - 12:00-1:00 PM
Sessions - 1:00-5:00 PM
Evening Activity - 5:30-7:00 PM

Tuesday, July 11
Sessions - 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Evening Activity - 6:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday, July 12
Sessions - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Depart - 12:00 PM

Presentation topics will include: 

  • How to get involved in CACRAO
  • Admissions 101
  • Travel smart
  • FERPA
  • Time management
  • Navigating and engaging in virtual events
  • Understanding communication plans and strategies
  • Advice from seasoned admissions professionals

Registration Details

Register by July 3, 2023. Registration covers the cost of attendance including most meals and activities.

$125 for CACRAO member institutions
$135 for CACRAO non-member institutions

Payment should be submitted by credit card through the registration site or by sending a check made out to CACRAO:
CACRAO
ATTN: 2022 Newcomers Registration
PO Box 487
Youngsville, NC 27596
(Checks should be postmarked by July 25th.)

Accommodations

The hotel block at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Conference Center closed on June 12.

The select hotels listed below are located within a few miles of UNC Charlotte's campus:

Hampton Inn Charlotte University Place
8419 N Tryon off West WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-548-0905

Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 704-547-7444

Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte University Research Park
535 Collins Aikman Dr.
Charlotte, NC  28262
Phone: 980-483-1200

Hyatt Place
640 University Center Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: 980-256-5500

Key Contacts

If you have questions about the Newcomers Conference, contact Katie Beeson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jen Tollison at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  • Hits: 11781
CACRAO, Inc. is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.  

PO Box 487, Youngsville, NC 27596
© 2018 CACRAO, Inc.