MembershipThe American College Counseling Association is a professional home for counseling professionals working in higher education. ACCA is committed to supporting its members through professional development, connection, resources, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and recognition. Connect. Learn. Lead.Whether you are an experienced college counseling professional, new to the profession, a graduate student, or retired from the field, ACCA provides opportunities to connect with colleagues and remain engaged with the college counseling profession. Membership BenefitsACCA membership provides opportunities and resources designed to support your professional work and connection to the college counseling community. Professional ConnectionConnect and exchange ideas with college counseling professionals through the ACCA listserv, social media, virtual opportunities, and other member communications. Professional DevelopmentParticipate in ACCA professional development opportunities, including webinars, virtual programming, and the ACCA Annual Conference, with member pricing available for eligible programs and events. Professional ResourcesAccess resources supporting college counseling practice, including professional advocacy materials and member resources such as the CAS Counseling Standards. Leadership & InvolvementDevelop leadership skills, contribute to ACCA initiatives, and help shape the profession through service on ACCA committees and leadership opportunities. Grants & OpportunitiesExplore opportunities supporting research, professional development, and emerging leaders within the college counseling profession. RecognitionACCA recognizes outstanding professionals and contributions to the field of college counseling through its annual honors and awards. ACCA Membership LevelsChoose the membership level that best reflects your professional or student status. ACCA memberships are for a one-year subscription period and renew manually. Professional — $85Individuals who hold a master’s degree or higher in counseling or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Regular — $85Individuals whose interests and activities are consistent with those of ACA/ACCA, but who are not qualified for professional membership. New Professional — $60A New Professional is someone who has graduated with a master’s or a doctorate within the past 12 months. Status is good for one year. Student — $55Individuals who are enrolled at least half-time in a college or university program. Retired — $60Members who are retired from the counseling profession and have been active ACCA members for the past five consecutive years. Join ACCAReady to connect with the ACCA community and take advantage of membership benefits? Unified Membership with ACA & ACCAIf you would like to start or renew a unified membership with the American Counseling Association (ACA) and ACCA, membership is completed through the American Counseling Association. Current ACCA MembersLooking to connect with fellow ACCA members? Access the ACCA Member Directory to find and connect with colleagues in the association. | Quick LinksJoin Now! Job Board Annual Conference Member Resources Contact UsUpcoming Events
Training & Supervision 2027 Annual Conference AnnouncementsView the press release on HEMHA's new guide to Animals on Campus Click here to access the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources ACCA joins the 4th edition of Health and Well being in Higher Education: A Commitment to Student Success Please note the addition of the College Counseling & Psychological Services Knowledge Base to the resources page. ACCA Members in the NewsBecca Smith is quoted in the Washington Post article "College mental health centers are swamped. Here's what parents can do." Andrew Lee is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article on Suicidal Ideation Steffanie Grrossman is quoted in Online Counseling article College Students Diet and Mental Health Janelle Johnson comments on the state of mental services at community colleges. Janelle Johnson on College Counseling” Psychotherapy.net Interview. Follow the link to read the full interview. |