2025 Annual Conference
WACRAO 94th Annual Conference
November 5-7, 2025
Tundra Lodge Green Bay, WI
Table of Contents
Agenda
TBD
Registration
Estimated to open at the end of August
Hotel Information
$98/night
Tundra Lodge, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Call (877) 886-3725 for reservations
The guests can tell reservation staff the name of your group which is under Wisconsin Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers. They also need to share how many occupants will be in the room. State rate is $98.00 for single occupancy and $10.00 for each additional occupant.
Show your tax exempt certificates to the staff when you check-in.
What to know before you go
- Provide a copy of your tax exempt certificate and either supply a copy when you check in or you can email a copy when you make your reservation. Bring a copy of the certificate to the conference as a safeguard.
- This year we are offering two pre-conference sessions - QPR Training and FERPA 101. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions indicate it on your registration form.
- Dress code for the conference is business casual during the day Wednesday and Thursday. For Friday, show your school spirit and sport your college gear.
- First-time attendees and members who have recently joined WACRAO are encouraged to join past, present and future members of the WACRAO and AACRAO Executive Boards at a networking event. You’ll get to know other new/recent WACRAO members and learn more about how to maximize your membership.
- Wednesday evening Entertainment will be Game Night – Game On! Thursday evening entertainment will be DJ Cosmic Bingo – Hosted by MelodiesNMayhem.
Conference Information
- Opening Speaker: Lyna Matesi, Academic Director for Sentry School Graduate and Professional Programs
- Closing Speaker: Aaron Sadoff, President of Marian University
- Wednesday Entertainment: TBD
- Thursday Entertainment: TBD
- Information for Vendors
Philanthropy
College Ready
CollegeReady, a 501©3 Non-Profit, was founded in 1962 as Scholarships, Inc. By providing support and encouragement, CollegeReady is changing the lives of many students right here in Northeast Wisconsin. Founded in 1962 as Scholarships, Inc., we are a nonprofit organization that helps local students pay for college through our scholarship program, and prepares them for success with our college readiness program. CollegeReady is committed to helping local youth make their college and career dreams come true.
Schedule at-a-glance
Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, November 5th
- 8:30 - 11:30 - WACRAO Executive Board meeting
- 10:00 - 4:30 - Registration Open
- 10-11:30 – Pre-Conference Sessions; QPR Training and FERPA 101
- 12:30 - 2:15 - Issues/Trends in Wisconsin meetings
- 2:30 - 4:00 – Welcome, Opening Speaker, and Vendor Introductions
- 4:00 – 5:00 – New Member Welcome
- 5:00 - 6:00 – Networking Social
- 6:00 – Dinner on your own
- 8:15 - 10:00 – Entertainment: Game Night – Game On!
- Bring your competitive spirit and join us for Game Night! Cribbage boards will be provided, along with plenty of other games for all to enjoy. Whether you’re a card shark, a board game fan, or just in it for the laughs, it’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow attendees.
Thursday, November 6th
- 7:00 - 4:30 - Registration Open
- 7:00 - 7:45 - New and Recent Member Breakfast
- 7:00 - 8:00 – Breakfast
- 7:50am announcements for the day
- 8:00 - 8:50 - Concurrent Sessions
- 9:00 - 9:50 – Vendor Sessions
- 9:50 - 10:10 - Break/Refreshment
- 10:20 - 11:10 - Concurrent Sessions
- 11:20 - 12:10 – General Session - Legal Issues in Higher Education
- 12:15 - 1:30 - Lunch and WACRAO Business Meeting
- 1:45 – 2:45 – Rest and Reset – Wellness Hour
- 2:45 – 3:05 – Break/Refreshments
- 3:10- 4:00 - Concurrent Sessions
- 4:10 – 5:00 – Concurrent Sessions
- 5:15 - 6:00 – WACRAO Mixer
- 6:00 - 8:00 - Dinner and Banquet
- 8:00 - 11:00 - Entertainment: DJ Cosmic Bingo – Hosted by MelodiesNMayhem
- Get ready for a high-energy twist on a classic game! Join us Thursday, November 6 at 8:30 p.m. for DJ Cosmic Bingo, where bingo meets music, lights, and plenty of laughs. Hosted by MelodiesNMayhem, this isn’t your typical bingo night—you’ll experience great tunes, a lively atmosphere, and exciting prizes. Don’t miss out on one of the most entertaining events of the conference!
Friday, November 7th
- 7:00 - 8:00 – Breakfast
- 8:00 - 8:40 – General Session - AACRAO Updates
- 8:50 - 9:40 – Roundtable Discussions and WACRAO Committee Meetings
- 9:40 - 10:00 - Break/Refreshments
- 10:00 - 10:50 - Concurrent Sessions
- 11:00 - 12:00 - Closing Speaker, Aaron Sadoff
Questions or Comments
Contact the Local Arrangements Committee
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