ACC Leadership Symposium

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is dedicated to supporting the growth of student leaders across its member institutions through athletics, academics, and campus engagement.

Each year, the ACC brings together four undergraduate student leaders and a faculty or staff advisor from each member school to exchange ideas, explore key impact areas, and strengthen their leadership practice through collaboration and community.

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2026 Conference

Theme: Grounded in Growth, Strengthened Through Change
Dates: February 6–8, 2026
Host Campus: Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia

The 2026 ACC Leadership Symposium is a three-day conference that connects student leaders from across the Atlantic Coast Conference for an immersive learning experience. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, service projects, keynote sessions, and case studies—all centered on strengths-based leadership and personal growth.

Virginia Tech’s goal is for delegates to leave inspired, confident, and equipped to foster resilient, inclusive, and purpose-driven leadership within their communities. Attendance is free for selected ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ delegates.

Delegate Expectations

Selected ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ delegates are expected to:

  • Represent ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Methodist University with integrity, professionalism, and Mustang pride.
  • Be fully available for the entire duration of the conference.
  • Actively participate in all symposium sessions and engage meaningfully with peers from other institutions.
  • Attend pre- and post-symposium meetings to collaborate with fellow ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ delegates and develop a shared action plan.
  • Apply lessons and insights from the symposium to strengthen leadership within the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ community after returning to campus.

Applications close on November 3