#  FAQ 

 



##  Frequently Asked Questions 

 



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###    Is there a cost to attend the conference?  expand\_more  

No, there is no cost to attend the AOCC. Registration for AOCC 2026 is free!

 



 

 

 



###    What will be the format of AOCC 2026?  expand\_more  

This year’s AOCC will be a fully in person conference with partial livestreaming components.

 



 

 

 



###    When will the conference registration open?  expand\_more  

You can expect the conference registration to open in January/February 2026.

 



 

 

 



###    Does HGSE provide personal accommodations (ie: lodging, transportation, etc)?  expand\_more  

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:

- [Harvard Square - Places to Stay](https://www.harvardsquare.com/venue_type/stay/)

 



 

 

 



###    I submitted a proposal, when should I expect to hear back?  expand\_more  

Thank you for submitting a proposal for AOCC 2026! You should expect to hear back by the end of January 2026.

 



 

 

 



###    How can I ensure my proposal is in line with the AOCC 2026 theme?  expand\_more  

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.

 



 

 

 



###    I am not a Harvard alumni or a person of color (POC), can I still apply to present?  expand\_more  

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.

 



 

 

 



###    I don't see my question answered here - who should I contact?  expand\_more  

Feel free to reach out to <Hgse.aocc@gmail.com>.

 



 

 

 



###    How can I stay up-to-date on AOCC developments?  expand\_more  

Join the [HGSE AOCC LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12627637/) for conference information and updates! We will also keep the website updated with the latest information and announcements.

 



 

 

 



###    I am not a Harvard alumni or a person of color (POC), can I still attend?  expand\_more  

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.*