College Counsellors Conference

We are delighted to be hosting our annual College Counsellors Conference (CCC) from Wednesday 25 February to Friday 27 February 2026.

The conference is for university and college advisers and counsellors who are involved in guidance or the preparation of undergraduate degree applications through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), the Common App or the St Andrews Direct Application.

Our conference brings together university advising experts from around the world, and represents a great opportunity to:

  • understand more about life at the University
  • learn about the academic Schools and facilities offered
  • connect with counselling colleagues
  • develop further understanding of the admissions process
  • enhance good practice in counselling and advising students

Capacity

40 places are available on the conference.

Due to limited capacity, only one attendee per school is permitted at each annual conference. We are not able to offer additional places.

Those who are unable to attend the conference are encouraged to connect with us during our in-country visits, online or any in-person visit they independently arrange to St Andrews.

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Cost

Attendance at the College Counsellors Conference is free for delegates, including:

  • complimentary accommodation
  • breakfast
  • airport transfers

Attendees will be responsible for all costs associated with: 

  • travel to Scotland
  • dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evenings
  • lunch on Thursday and Friday

How to apply

Applications for the February 2026 College Counsellors Conference are now closed.

Please be aware that every year we receive more applications to attend the conference than the number of places available. As such, we are not able to make an offer of attendance to every applicant who has registered their interest.

Travel arrangements

Please do not make any travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from the University that your application to participate has been accepted.

If your application is placed on a waiting list or has been unsuccessful, we will inform you.