NAFSA Community

NAFSA's strength is in the diversity of knowledge and experience of its members. Explore the ways that NAFSA can put you in contact with colleagues from across the country and around the world.

10,000 International Education Professionals

Only NAFSA members have exclusive access to the NAFSA Member Directory – our online listing of professionals affiliated with international education organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and service providers. As a NAFSA member you have entered into a circle of trusted membership made up of 10,000 international education professionals from over 3,500 institutions and organizations throughout all 50 states and from 150 countries around the world. Campuses with NAFSA members enjoy institutional recognition and respect from a global audience. As a NAFSA member you have the opportunity to create unlimited personal networks.

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11 NAFSA Regions

NAFSA membership is organized into 11 U.S. geographic regions, which provide the all-important grassroots strength of the association. All NAFSA members receive an automatic dual membership in their NAFSA region as an inclusive benefit of their national membership. A wealth of opportunity for member involvement, learning, and association leadership are found at the regional level. Every fall, each NAFSA region holds a conference. These events are excellent opportunities for NAFSA members to network with accomplished colleagues and to stay current with the latest trends. Discounted members attendance only rates apply.

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15 Professional Networks

Seek advice or share your thoughts by participating in any or all of NAFSA's 15 networks and two special focus networks, which are sponsored by NAFSA's five knowledge communities. Discover new ideas and trends, practice resources, relevant training and events, and the latest news about your professional practice areas. These networks provide member-to-member communications through individualized online discussion forums, news features, and document sharing. Find the networks that reflect your interests today!

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29 NAFSA Member Interest Groups (MIGs)

Member interest groups are communities of NAFSA members with a shared interest in a specific international education subject matter, geographic location, or type of institution. Getting involved in one or more of the member interest groups is a personal way to connect with other international educators with whom you share common interests. Member Interest Groups are informal groups by design and members focus their energies on a variety of network and information sharing activities both online and face-to-face at conferences.

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