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Join us in San Diego, California for NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, the premier international education event of the year. Purchase a booth to showcase your institution or organization to global thought-leaders and decision-makers across the field, or partner with us as an official sponsor of NAFSA 2025.

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About NAFSA

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest and most comprehensive nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.

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IE Professional Certificate

The International Education Professional Certificate (IEPC), created in partnership with NAFSA, Times Higher Education, and Common Purpose, is a professional development program tailored specifically for international education professionals worldwide. Gain recognition as a highly-skilled international educator!

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Benefits of Membership

Join the largest association serving international educators worldwide.

NAFSA membership provides you with unmatched access to best-in-class programs, critical updates, and resources to professionalize your practice. Members gain unrivaled opportunities to partner with experienced international education leaders and peers. Become a member and discover how one year of membership can make a difference.

Join NAFSA for only $199 as a New Member for your first year!

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International Student Value

NAFSA's latest analysis finds that international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $43.8 billion and supported 378,175 jobs to the U.S. economy during the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Adviser's Manual 360

The Adviser's Manual 360 is an online, searchable knowledge center of current U.S. laws, policies, and procedures related to international student and scholar immigration and visa issues. License this continuously updated essential resource for you and your staff and enjoy access on any device, anytime.

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Upcoming Events

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April 2, 2025 | 8:30 am

NAFSA Advocacy Day

Advocacy Day 2025 For the first time since the pandemic, NAFSA is returning to an in-person format for Advocacy Day! International educators are invited to join their peers in Washington, D.C., to deliver key policy requests to advance the field in congressional meetings on Capitol Hill. With a new Congress and a new administration on the horizon, don't miss this important opportunity to be a voice for international education at a pivotal time for the field. As in recent years, NAFSA's public policy experts will conduct a power-packed VIRTUAL training on needed changes to federal public policy
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January 14 - 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm
July 16 - 18, 2025 | 2:00 pm
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F-1 Student Advising for Beginners

Jumpstart your career in F-1 student advising through essential DSO training that builds compliance expertise, equips you with real-world scenario solutions, and develops your confidence in navigating international student visa regulations. Explore now!
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February 11 - March 6 | 1:30 pm
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Management Development Program - February 2025

This offering will be held fully virtually. Early bird pricing ends January 21, 2025. Develop Exceptional Management Skills The NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP) is the most trusted and comprehensive management training program for international education professionals. Build managerial and...
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February 26 - 27, 2025 | 2:00 pm
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Admission and Placement of International Students

Learn how to identify international applicants who have a high probability of success, reduce post acceptance attrition and work with campus partners to support international student on your campus. Explore Now!
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