Calendar Information
This calendar is subject to change; please review it monthly. The deadlines are at midnight of the day listed.
Specialty program positions require an application to be considered, which include media, mock trial, and legislative support (chair, clerk, budget analyst, and lobbyist).
Registration for the annual conference is open from September to November, with the option to pay in automatic drafts on the first of the month until February. If you have questions about conference registration, call 919-719-9989.
22-23: Officer Leadership Retreat
23: Advisory Board Meeting 7 p.m.
1: Conference Registration Opens
8: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors, 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
13: Priority Deadline for Scholarship Requests
15: Virtual information interest meeting at 7 pm.
29: State Meetings | 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
6: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors; Advisory Board Meeting 7 p.m.
13: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors, 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
14: Teen Racial Equity Council applications are due
18: Eastern NC Pre-Conference 1 p.m.
21: Teen Racial Equity Council Meeting 7 p.m.
24: Central NC Pre-Conference 9 a.m.
25: Western NC Pre-Conference 1 p.m.
27: Virtual pre-conference for those unable to attend regional events or for those wanting to learn more about getting involved, campaigning for State Office position, bill writing, or specialty positions at 7 p.m.
8: Deadline for grades 9 - 12 to apply for specialty positions, apply for final round of scholarships.
10: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors, 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
16: Specialty position decisions announced and final round of scholarships released
17: Teen Racial Equity Council Meeting 7 p.m.
24: All specialty positions and executive officers meeting 7 p.m.; candidates running for office meeting 8 p.m.
24: Last day to register for 2027 Annual Conference
1: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors, 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
2: Bill authors deadline to submit first draft of bills (up to 4 authors per bill).
8: Teen Racial Equity Council Meeting 7 p.m.
8: Conference Support & Planning Call:
• Court of Appeals Help Session 7 p.m.
• Chair Training 7 p.m.
• Better Bill Writing Session 7 p.m.
• Mock Trial Help Session 7 p.m.
• Lobbyist First Training Session 7 p.m.
• Budget Analyst Training Session 7 p.m.
• Governor's Cabinet Meet & Greet 7 p.m.
11: Last day to cancel and receive a refund except for non-refundable registration fee. Last day to register for 2027 conference with a late fee.
15: All specialty positions and executive officers meeting at 7 p.m.
22: Final bill edits and campaign materials due to the State Office
3: Advisor deadline to submit delegation hotel rooming assignments
5: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors, 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
8: Advisor deadline to submit delegation hotel rooming assignments
8: Final bills and edits due 5 p.m.
10: Deadline for all campaign materials
12: All specialty positions and executive officers meeting at 7 p.m.
19: Advisory Board meeting 7 p.m. | Executive Officer meeting 8 p.m.
26: Chair, Clerk meeting with all Executive Officers 7 p.m.
1: Teen Racial Equity Council Meeting 7 p.m.
2: State Meetings | 4:30 p.m. Advisors, 6:30 p.m. SDLs, 7 p.m. Officers
10: Elected and appointed officials arrive at conference
10: Required COA judicial briefs and teams due to officers (outlines accepted; full briefs not required)
11-14: NC YMCA Youth & Government Conference
26: Deadline for applications for 2026-27 appointed leadership positions