ACC Student Leadership Symposium
About the Symposium
This annual event is a three-day leadership conference that hosts delegations from each of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) colleges and universities. Students who attend the event network with other students, learn about social change, and engage in community service and leadership workshops.
Why apply to attend this experience?
This symposium offers a unique experience to collaborate with other passionate students on current issues affecting college students today. Through this experience, you will have an opportunity to learn from other student leaders, reflect on the symposium's theme, and present on your experiences when you return to Virginia Tech.
Students who are selected to attend the ACC Student Leadership Symposium are required to:
- Attend four preparation meetings prior to the symposium,
- Attend the 3-day symposium,
- Present to Virginia Tech administrators about your experience, and
- Attend a reflection meeting following the symposium.
Background on the Symposium
The symposium, funded by a portion of the revenue from the ACC football championship game and hosted on a rotating basis within the ACC, emphasizes engaging students from all of the ACC institutions in the conversation of leadership development.
Upcoming Symposium
The 2023 ACC Student Leadership Symposium will be hosted February 17-19 at the University of Pittsburgh.
Requests for accommodations & other questions
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please contact our team at engage@vt.edu or 540-231-6964 at least 10 business days before the on-campus meeting or the symposium during regular business hours to discuss your request(s).
All other questions about this experience can be directed to our team as well. We look forward to having you participate in our programs!