VACES 2025 GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION LINK

Friday, March 7, 2025

VACES President’s Reception

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST

Norfolk State University Reception Hosts: 

School of Education

Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership 

Norfolk State University

Nursing and General Education Building

700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

On-Site Registration: 7:00 am – 7:45 am EST

Conference and Grant Ceremony: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST

Norfolk State University

Nursing and General Education Building

700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504

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Conference Registration Fees

$35 – Before March 7, 2025

$45 – On-Site Day of Conference (Saturday, March 8, 2025)

Note: Registration fee waived for faculty mentors who are sponsoring student presenters and register with the promo code. Contact vacespresident@gmail.com.


Hotel Accommodations

Hilton Norfolk The Main 

100 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Group rate of $179.00 (plus tax) if booked by February 18, 2025

Booking Details for Hilton Norfolk The Main

Group Code: VAC

Online Booking Link

Guests may also visit the main website and enter the group code (VAC) by selecting the ‘Special Rates’ button after selecting the dates of stay.

Nearby Accommodations

Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 

and Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Conference Questions?


Contact the VACES Conference Committee at 
vacespresident@gmail.com.

ADA NEEDS: Please contact the current VACES Conference Committee (vacespresident@gmail.com) for ADA-related needs and accommodations (i.e., audio, visual, and mobile accommodations).

CANCELLATION POLICY: To receive a full refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee, registrants must cancel at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the start of the conference.  Cancellations and/or no shows with less than a 72-hour (3 days) notice will not be refunded. Submit cancellations/refund requests to the current VACES President, Dr. Brittany G. Suggs (vacespresident@gmail.com).

COMPLAINT POLICY: If you have a complaint or dispute regarding this event, please write an email including the following: Your name, address, telephone number, email, name of event, date and location of the event, complaint and desired resolution.  Send the email to the VACES Conference Committee (vacespresident@gmail.com).