FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is no cost to attend the AOCC. Registration for AOCC 2026 is free!
This year’s AOCC will be a fully in person conference with partial livestreaming components.
You can expect the conference registration to open in January/February 2026.
Unfortunately, as a student-led conference, HGSE does not provide funding for travel or lodging. We recommend you look at the following suggestions for accommodations:
Thank you for submitting a proposal for AOCC 2026! You should expect to hear back by the end of January 2026.
Please review the theme of this year’s AOCC and keep in mind the use of educational experiences that are thought-provoking and engaging to the community.
We invite anybody committed to the mission of the AOCC to submit proposals. You do not have to be affiliated with the Harvard community to submit a proposal.
Feel free to reach out to Hgse.aocc@gmail.com.
Join the HGSE AOCC LinkedIn Group for conference information and updates! We will also keep the website updated with the latest information and announcements.
Absolutely! AOCC encourages the participation of anyone who is committed to issues of race, class, and education as they pertain to all people and, in particular, to Communities of Color.
The Harvard Graduate School of Education is committed to open discourse and academic freedom. Since its inception in 2003, The Alumni of Color Conference (AOCC) has become a learning space to connect and think critically about issues of race, class, and education as they pertain to all people—and in particular, to Communities of Color. It is an opportunity to bring people of various perspectives together and celebrate the diversity of thought, even though perspectives and ideas may be difficult or challenging to hear. An invitation to speak at the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not imply an endorsement of the speaker’s views or values by HGSE, Harvard University, or members of its community. Further, please keep in mind that that the ideas and opinions expressed by groups and individuals during AOCC do not reflect the views and values of the Graduate School of Education or Harvard University.