The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting postsecondary education through the professional development of its members, the sharing of ideas, and support of the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and their professional associations.

CACRAO membership is institutional. Any institution of higher education in North or South Carolina may apply for membership. Any officer or employee of a member institution who is interested in the work of the Association is encouraged to attend meetings and participate in discussions.

History

CACRAO was established in 1970 through the union of the North Carolina Chapter and the South Carolina Chapter of the national organization (AACRAO).

Affiliation

CACRAO is affiliated with the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions officers (SACRAO) and with the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Membership

More than 1,800 persons employed in the areas of admissions, registration, and records hold membership in CACRAO. Almost every college and university in North and South Carolina is an institutional member of CACRAO.

Association Financing

CACRAO is primarily funded by annual membership dues contributed by member institutions. Other financial sources include annual meeting member and exhibitor registration fees. CACRAO sponsored activities fees, and corporate sponsorship for special activities.

Non-Discrimination Statement

CACRAO is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members, volunteers, participants, subcontractors, and vendors free from harassment or discrimination.

CACRAO does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, members, and vendors, and provision of services.

CACRAO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, genetics, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or military status.
(Approved by membership 12/10/2019)

Incorporation Status

Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Inc. To view our current incorporation status, click here.

Organization Tax Information

Federal Employer Identification Number: 58-1435561

CACRAO, Inc. is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Because we are not an organization described in section 170(c) of the Code, donors may not deduct contributions made to CACRAO.

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