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Attend a NACA Institute where you can have fun, learn valuable skills, and network with both seasoned professionals and fellow students. Each summer, NACA offers in-person experiential learning opportunities for students and professionals. Institutes provide you with the skills to further excel as a leader and change agent on your campus. Learn more about the Student Government Institutes or Programming Board Institutes.

Learn about the summer Institutes

Root Appointed Executive Director

The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jameson Root, CAE, as Executive Director, effective May 1.

News

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28 Apr 2026

Keeping the Momentum Going: NACA’s Strategic Plan in Action

With his term as NACA Board Chair beginning May 1, Jason Meier shares a message of gratitude and excitement for the work ahead as we implement the 2026-29 Strategic Plan.

Blog

Members only

27 Apr 2026

Institutes 101

NACA staff explains the institute model and what to expect from a NACA Summer Institute experience.

Video

17 Apr 2026

Le Appointed to the Board

We're pleased to announce that Dr. Thanh Le, Ed.D., West Virginia University (WVU) has been appointed to fill a one-year general board member vacancy beginning May 1, 2026.

News

Members only

16 Apr 2026

Associate Chat: Let's Talk Follow-Up

A conversation about follow-up strategies and best practices.

Webinar

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08 Apr 2026

Unlock Campus Collaboration & Savings with NACA’s “One Institution. One Membership” Model

Jackson Kammrath, NACA's School Membership Manager, highlights how you can take advantage of NACA’s One Institution. One Membership. model to help your campus stretch budgets and strengthen cross‑department partnerships.

Blog

Local Experiences

Free External

5 May 2026

NACA Open House: Boston, MA sponsored by Perfect Parties Rent + Event

Meet up with NACA in Boston, MA for a day of networking and connection. Hosted by Perfect Parties Rent + Event. This event is open to undergraduate students, professional staff members and graduate students.

Open House 147 Summit St Peabody, MA 01960

Free External

8 May 2026

NACA Open House: Des Moines, IA sponsored by JP Party Rentals

Meet up with NACA in Akeny, IA for a day of networking and connection. Hosted by JP Party Rentals. This event is open to Professional staff members and graduate students.

Open House 2302 SE Creekview Drive #1 Ankeny, IA 50021

Free External

12 May 2026

NACA Open House: Atlanta, GA sponsored by Amusement Masters

Meet up with NACA in Atlanta, GA for a day of networking and connection. Hosted by Amusement Masters. This event is open to Professional staff members and graduate students.

Open House 140 James Aldredge Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

10 June 2026

NACA Meetup: Minnesota

Meet up with NACA in Minnesota at Gustavus Adolphus College for a day of networking and connection.

In-Person Meetup St Peter, MN

25 June 2026

NACA Drive-In & Meetup: Chicago, IL

Meet up with NACA in Chicago at DePaul University & Illinois Institute of Technology for a day of networking and connection. Hosted by NACA Mid America, DePaul University & Illinois Institute of Technology.

In-Person Meetup Chicago, IL

26 June 2026

NACA Meetup: South Carolina

Meet up with NACA in South Carolina at The University of South Carolina-Columbia for a day of networking and connection.

In-Person Meetup Columbia, SC

Conferences

NGLA or SGLA member?
Contact Member Relations for your 15% off discount code.
Learn more about the partnership & mutual benefits.

Institutes

7 – 10 July 2026

2026 Programming Board Institute 1

NACA Programming Board Institute at IIT on July 7-10.

Institute Illinois Institute of Technology

14 – 17 July 2026

2026 Programming Board Institute 2 and Student Government Insitute 1

NACA PBI 2 and SGI 1 will be hosted concurrently at the University of Louisville on July 14-17.

Institute University of Louisville (KY)

21 – 24 July 2026

2026 Student Government Institute 2

NACA Student Government Institute at CU Denver on July 21-24.

Institute University of Colorado Denver

Webinars & Programs

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4 May 2026

Programming Board Cohort May Meetup

Join your Programming Board colleagues in this monthly cohort meetup on the first Monday of the month at 1pm ET.

Webinar

6 May 2026

Associate Chat: NACA Local Experiences

Join your fellow associate members to learn more about the NACA Local Experiences program.

Webinar

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14 May 2026

New Student Experience Cohort May Meetup

Join your New Student Experience (orientation, transfer students, etc.) colleagues in this monthly cohort meetup on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm ET.

Webinar