Click the question bars below to find answers to our most frequently asked questions.
When and where is ATL + WACC 2026?
ATL + WACC 2026 is April 30th – May 1st. The conference is fully online this year and will be hosted in Zoom Events by SBCTC.
Why did the conferences merge?
Planning a statewide conference takes significant time and resources. Merging ATL and WACC lets us pool effort, lower costs, reduce attendance barriers, and strengthen connection across our system.
Where can I find a list of this year’s speakers, general sessions, and session descriptions?
Please visit the ATL + WACC 2026 schedule for an outline of conference times and session descriptions. …coming soon!
When does Institutional Registration open?
Institutional Registration is open now! One low price, limited paperwork, and an easy online payment mean registering your entire campus couldn’t be easier.
- Institutional registration with unlimited seating for WA CTCs is just $199!
- Pay online using our convenient payment portal.
Not part of the SBCTC system? We’d love to have you join us! Contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.edu for details.
How can I sign-up for the conference?
Please follow the directions below to RSVP for ATL + WACC 2025. Please review the How to Register for WACC 2026 guide for step by step-by-step directions. … link coming soon!
If your campus purchased institutional registration, follow the steps below.
- Use your campus email address to authenticate and fill out our online sign-up/registration form in Zoom Events to RSVP. … link coming soon!
Please contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.edu or Guava Jordan gjordan@sbctc.edu with Zoom Events registration questions and contact our treasurer, Sue Riddle at sriddle@olympic.edu with your registration payment questions.
Has my college registered yet?
This is the complete list of institutionally registered campuses.
- Bellevue
- Big Bend
- Columbia Basin
- Everett
- Green River
- Highline
- Lake Washington
- Renton
- Spokane Colleges
- Tacoma
Can I buy a ticket to just one of the two days for this conference?
There’s no need to purchase a ticket this year unless your campus did not purchasing an institutional registration. If that’s the case, no worries, we’ve got you covered with $99 individual tickets.
What is your refund policy?
No refunds are available this year, however, you can transfer your ticket to another individual.
Is my registration/ticket transferable?
Yes! If you find you cannot attend, please email Sue Riddle at sriddle@olympic.edu with “WACC 2026 Ticket Transfer” in the subject line to let us know who you’d like to transfer your registration/ticket to, their full name, their college affiliation, their college role, and their best email.
Who should I contact for technical assistance?
For technical assistance or issues accessing the conference sessions and resources during the conference, please contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.edu. Please include WACC Virtual Support in the subject line of your message and please include as much detail as possible about the issue.
Please contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.edu or Guava Jordan at gjordan@sbctc.edu with Zoom Events sign-up questions.
Contact Sue Riddle at sriddle@olympic.edu with registration payment questions.
How do I access the conference?
Click the link in your registration confirmation email to enter the conference lobby. Select “Sessions” and choose the room for the session you wish to attend.
How do I access Zoom Events?
If your campus purchased an institutional registration, please use your campus email address to authenticate and fill out our online sign-up/registration form in Zoom Events. Upon receiving your confirmation email, you will be able to join the conference. Please contact Alissa Sells at asells@sbctc.edu or or Guava Jordan at gjordan@sbctc.edu with Zoom Events registration questions. … link coming soon!
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Please email one of our awesome WACC 2026 work group co-chairs, Guava Jordan at gjordan@sbctc.edu, Jeremy Winn at jeremy.winn@ghc.edu, or Sheila Northrup at snorthrop@tacomacc.edu, with any conference related questions you may have.
Who are the conference sponsors?
This year our conference is being sponsored by the SBCTC Student Success Center, the SBCTC eLearning Council, and FACTC.
Which nearby hotels are recommended and is there a conference code to get a discount for blocked off rooms?
There’s no need to book a room this year because the conference is virtual, so you can sit back in your pj’s and enjoy the learning.
What meals will be provided and what’s on the menu?
You tell us because the conference is virtual this year, so you’ll be enjoying whatever culinary masterpieces you decide to make! We recommend having a ready supply of your favorite beverages and snacks on hand.
Where can I park and how much will it cost?
Parking is free in your very own driveway for this fully online conference!
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