Mission Statement

The American College Counseling Association is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). ACCA is an association for those persons in higher education to include colleges, universities, community and technical college settings, whose professional identity is counseling and whose purpose is fostering students’ development.

Mission

The mission of the American College Counseling Association is to be the interdisciplinary and inclusive professional home that supports emerging and state of the art knowledge and resources for counseling professionals in higher education.

Objectives

ACCA strives to:

• Support and enhance the practice of college counseling
• Promote ethical and responsible professional practice of mental health professionals
• Promote communication and exchange among college counselors across service areas and institutional settings
• Encourage cooperation with other organizations related to higher education and college student development
• Provide leadership and advocacy for the profession of counseling in higher education
• Enhance college student development through the promotion of social justice, community connection, civility, and stewardship

Diversity Statement

In alignment with the ACCA mission and objectives, we recognize that honoring inclusivity enriches the campus community and enhances opportunities for human understanding, both of which contribute to the collegiate experience for all. Therefore, we pledge to provide college counseling services that nurture environments where similarities and differences among all people are recognized, respected, and celebrated.

Revised by the ACCA Board of Directors September 11, 2025

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February 18 - 21, 2026

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