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NAFSA members save $300 USD on registration for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. Members also receive special discounts on NAFSA 2026 Workshops. Select from New Member, Individual, Group, International, Student, or Retired Professional membership options. Welcome to NAFSA!

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Urge Congress to Fund Imperiled International Education Programs

Programs at the Departments of State and Education that ensure U.S. students and scholars are gaining the global skills they need to be successful in today's world are now imperiled. Urge Congress to fund them!

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Updated International Enrollment Analysis

NAFSA and JB International found that international students at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $42.9 billion and supported 355,736 jobs to the U.S. economy in the 2024-2025 academic year. Fall 2025 analysis shows a loss of more than $1.1 billion and nearly 23,000 jobs. Read the full Fall 2025 Snapshot and Impact Report.

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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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AI Adoption in Education Abroad: What the Data Shows

This one-hour active learning session invites education abroad professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is currently being adopted across the field. Drawing on practitioner-based survey data, participants will examine emerging tools, trends, and key concerns shaping AI use in global education. Through guided discussion and interactive activities, attendees will assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and inclusion implications of AI across functional areas. Description and Learning Objectives: Identify current trends, tools, and concerns related to AI use in
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April 21, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Africa Special Interest Group Spring Webinar Series

Mobility Programs & Study Abroad in Africa Student mobility connects Africa and the United States, offering international and domestic students shared learning and cultural immersion opportunities. This webinar highlights study abroad options, scholarships, key benefits, and challenges shaping...
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April 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm
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The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Enhanced Advising

Building on last fall’s IEM and ISSS conversations, join your peers to continue the discussion and explore how AI has been used in advising and data analysis over the past six months. Panelists will examine trends in traditional and agentic advising, share real-world use cases, and discuss how AI...
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