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Graduate Students and New ProfessionalsACCA is excited to support graduate students and new professionals through the Graduate Students and New Professionals Committee. This important stage of the counseling journey brings unique opportunities, challenges, and experiences as emerging counselors develop their professional identities and transition into the field. The committee was created to address the needs of students and new professionals by providing opportunities for connection, professional growth, mentorship, networking, and shared resources. Through these efforts, this committee aims to create supportive spaces where emerging counselors can build relationships, exchange ideas, and access guidance throughout their transition into the profession. Graduate students and new professionals are encouraged to reach out if interested in learning more, getting involved, or serving on the committee. GSNP Monthly MeetingsACCA's Graduate Students and New Professionals Committee hosts monthly meetings for graduate students and new professionals across the country who are navigating graduate training and early careers in the counseling field. Meetings may include open discussion, resource sharing, professional development topics, and opportunities to exchange ideas and contribute to future committee initiatives and programming. Upcoming MeetingsMeetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. October 14, 2026 November 11, 2026 December 9, 2026 Meeting availability and times for the Spring 2027 semester will be announced after the committee reviews member availability. With Warm Regards, Janeyshka Ortiz-Flores, Psy.D., MFTMember-at-Large, Graduate Students and New Professionals Congratulations to our 2026 ACCA Emerging Leaders Congratulations to our 2025 ACCA Emerging Leaders Past Emerging LeadersCelebrating past ACCA Emerging Leaders.  
   Involvement & Leadership OpportunitiesOne of the three member-at-large positions on the ACCA Board of Directors is reserved for a graduate student. In addition to the Graduate Students and New Professionals Committee, all of the other ACCA offices and committees are open to graduate students and new professionals. Professional Development OpportunitiesNetworking is an important activity for future college counselors and ACCA provides that in spades! State and national conferences, workshops, the ACCA Listserv (ACCA-L) – all provide opportunities to meet with college counselors, exchange ideas, foster mentor relationships, and discover resources. After all, graduate students are the future of the college counseling profession! ACCA sponsors the Emerging Leader Grant which covers fees to support attendance at the ACCA national conference; many state divisions also offer assistance to students. ACCA also offers Research Grants that are open to all ACCA members, including graduate students and new professionals. This could be an important financial resource for support towards your research project. Job OpportunitiesCollege counseling employment opportunities are advertised by various state college counseling divisions, on the ACCA listserv (ACCA-L), and through following the ACCA Job Board. Feel free to contact the GSNP chair or Member-at-Large for Graduate Students with any questions. Follow Us!Be sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay in touch with information on research grants, job opportunities, and find ways to volunteer with other ACCA Graduate Students and New Professionals! | 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. |