NWCCU 2026 Annual Conference
December 1-3 - Hyatt Regency, Seattle
December 1-3, 2026 – Hyatt Regency, Seattle, WA
Conference Registration is now open! Visit the Registration page for more details!
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will host our 2026 Annual Conference on December 1–3, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle, Washington. Bringing together the higher education community to explore innovative approaches to student success, institutional effectiveness, and the future of accreditation, this year’s theme, Partners in the Possible: Innovation, Integrity, Impact, aims to highlight collaborative approaches that drive meaningful innovation and translate bold ideas into lasting educational impact.
In an era of rapid transformation, higher education thrives when we work together. This year’s theme, Partners in the Possible: Innovation, Integrity, Impact, celebrates the collaborative spirit required to drive meaningful change. Conference sessions will showcase how Innovation pushes boundaries, how Integrity grounds institutions’ missions, and how measurable Impact defines success.
NEW this year: After our day of pre-conference sessions and new peer evaluator training, we will host our opening keynote the evening of Tuesday, December 1, followed by a welcome reception and poster session to kick off the conference with a showcase of our member institutions’ exciting work!
Thank You Sponsors!
Gold Sponsor
Insight Into Academia magazine is the leader in advancing best practices in higher education excellence. Our many products and services include a Career Center, campus climate survey administration, and numerous awards recognizing institutions that prioritize student and employee success, cultivate community, and drive meaningful progress across all campus life.
Silver Sponsor
Ellucian drives innovation in higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 institutions across 50 countries and serving over 21 million students. With decades of experience focused exclusively on learning institutions, Ellucian’s platform combines leading SaaS capabilities with powerful insights, helping institutions meet today’s needs while preparing for the future.
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WiFi Sponsor
