NASPA Membership

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NASPA is a network of more than 15,000 members at 2,100 institutions coming together to support each other, overcome expanding challenges, and center student success in the evolution of higher education.

With a vast and diverse network at your fingertips, you’ll be able to easily seek out expertise about new developments in the field, find advice and assistance for your own career journey, and build relationships with other student affairs professionals as mentors, colleagues, and friends. NASPA members enrich our community with their shared passion, commitment to innovative and impactful practice, and dedication to living the values of our profession. 

Our community is where you’ll find the resources and support you need to excel in your role in student affairs, whether you are just beginning your journey or are a seasoned professional. 

Start the discovery of what NASPA can be for you today by joining the professional home of student affairs.

Professionals & Faculty
Institutions
Students
Corporate & Non-Profit

As a professional or faculty member of NASPA you get:

  • Discounted registration on all in-person NASPA events, including the NASPA Annual Conference, Regional, and Constituent Group events.
  • Discounted or free registration on all virtual learning and engagement opportunities, including live briefings, short-courses, community building and networking conversations, and large-scale virtual events.
  • The opportunity to engage with NASPA's Regions, Knowledge Communities, and other Constituent Groups, including holding appointed and elected volunteer leadership positions.
  • The opportunity to vote in annual NASPA elections.
  • Professional development-focused volunteer opportunities including reviewing programs, presenting at in-person or virtual NASPA events, and serving on task forces and committees.
  • Access to members-only scholarship and grant opportunities, including the ability to nominate and receive NASPA awards.
  • Online access to NASPA's four scholarly journals: Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education, Journal of College and Character, and Journal of First-generation Student Success.
  • Online access to the Community College Journal of Research and Practice.
  • Online access to Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning.
  • Member rate on all NASPA publications (up to a 33% discount!)
  • Personalized NASPA communications, including the NASPA Weekly Update.
  • Access to a searchable online member directory.
  • Discounted rate for professional liability insurance through Forrest T. Jones.
  • Online engagement through the ability to comment on articles and blog posts on naspa.org.

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As an institutional member of NASPA you get:

In addition, your campus's Voting Delegate gets:

  • Access to Vice President for Student Affairs Census reports.
  • Ability to vote on NASPA bylaw changes and orders of business raised at the NASPA Annual Business Meeting.
  • Access to the VPSA Lounge on-site at the NASPA Annual Conference.
  • Specialized in-person and virtual programming.
  • Complimentary copies of select newly released NASPA publications.

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As a student member of NASPA you get:

  • Discounted registration on all in-person NASPA events, including the NASPA Annual Conference, Regional, and Constituent Group events.
  • Discounted or free registration on all virtual learning and engagement opportunities, including live briefings, short-courses, community building and networking conversations, and large-scale virtual events.
  • The opportunity to engage with NASPA's Regions, Knowledge Communities, and other Constituent Groups, with graduate students able to hold certain elected or appointed positions.
  • Professional development-focused volunteer opportunities including reviewing programs, presenting at in-person or virtual NASPA events, and joining the NASPA Graduate Associate Program (GAP).
  • Access to members-only scholarship and grant opportunities, including the ability to nominate and receive NASPA awards.
  • Online access to NASPA's three historic scholarly journals: JSARPA, NJAWHE, and JCC.
  • Online access to the Community College Journal of Research and Practice.
  • Online access to Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning.
  • Member rate on all NASPA publications (up to a 33% discount!)
  • Personalized NASPA communications, including the NASPA Weekly Update.
  • Access to a searchable online member directory.
  • Discounted rate for professional liability insurance through Forrest T. Jones.
  • Online engagement through the ability to comment on articles and blog posts on naspa.org.

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As a for-profit or non-profit member of NASPA, you get:

  • Discounted 10x10 exhibit space at the NASPA Annual Conference - $1,000 off for corporate members and $500 off for non-profit members.
  • Up to 20% discount off advertising opportunities.
  • Advertise membership status with exclusive use of the NASPA logo, per brand guidelines.
  • Discounted registration on all in-person NASPA events, including the NASPA Annual Conference, Regional, and Constituent Group events.
  • Ability to sponsor VPSA functions at annual conferences, other events, and events specifically for Vice Presidents (ex. The Summit: VPSA Summer Convening, Institute for New VPSAs, Annual Conference VPSA & Voting Delegate Reception).
  • Insider access to member communications and information about the member experience.
  • Attendee email lists (opted in) when exhibiting at NASPA events.
  • Discounted or free registration on all virtual learning and engagement opportunities, including live briefings, short-courses, community building and networking conversations, and large-scale virtual events.
  • Online access to NASPA's three historic scholarly journals: JSARPA, NJAWHE, and JCC.
  • Online access to the Community College Journal of Research and Practice.
  • Online access to Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning.
  • Member rate on all NASPA publications (up to a 33% discount!)
  • Personalized NASPA communications, including the NASPA Weekly Update.
  • Access to a searchable online member directory.
  • Discounted rate for professional liability insurance through Forrest T. Jones.
  • Online engagement through the ability to comment on articles and blog posts on naspa.org.

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Member Spotlight

Working in Student Affairs, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands and forget to prioritize self-care. For me, NASPA has become a home—a place where I find connection, education, growth, and personal well-being. NASPA has been instrumental in supporting my transition into my first SSAO role, helping me build meaningful connections, find mentors, and continue my professional development.

Alexander Cross, MEd

Dean of Students
Nichols College

NASPA’s dedication to first-generation students and their success in higher education makes membership a priority for me in my role at the University of Idaho. In leading the university’s efforts to become a FirstGen Forward institution, NASPA has been a critical resource for me and the leadership team. The presence of first-generation students at the UI is significant and growing (60% of this year’s first-year class is first-generation). Having a network of supportive professionals to ensure the success of these students is tremendous. I cannot thank NASPA enough.

Scott Clyde, PhD

Executive Director, TRIO-INSPIRE
University of Idaho

While relatively new to NASPA, having joined in 2021, I've been a dedicated student affairs professional for nearly 13 years. NASPA has been an invaluable resource, offering support and insights across all facets of my role at CWI. I'm eager to deepen my involvement by attending the upcoming annual conference to connect with colleagues, expand my knowledge, and contribute to the NASPA community.

Heather Grayson Holley, M.S. AOLL

Director Student Support Services
College of Western Idaho

I have been a NASPA member for three years now and I find it to be a great resource for Student Affairs professionals. I have a passion for outcome-based programmatic assessment, and I have found great resources both online and in national and regional conferences. Recently, I presented at the Region I conference on connecting programmatic assessment with divisional outcomes.

Eric Blackburn

Director of Student Engagement
Rivier University

As an advisor of a Peer Education program, NASPA has helped not only my growth but a large number of students. We were able to bring several students to the NASPA Strategies Conference this year in part due to generous NASPA scholarships. These opportunities have not only had an impact on these students participating, but students across our campus who benefit from our Peer Educators.

Amanda Ferstead MPH, MA, MS, CHES

Assistant Director of Health Promotion
University of Idaho

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