NAACO - North American Association of Commencement Officers, Inc.

The mission of the North American Association of Commencement Officers (NAACO) is to establish, foster, and promote the highest possible standards of excellence for the creation and execution of commencement, convocation, and other academic ceremonies through the education and professional development of individuals charged with leadership, planning, oversight, and implementation at post-secondary educational institutions.
Founded in 2000, NAACO was created by commencement planners for commencement planners, the exchange of ideas and information has remained a critical element of the organization’s success.