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There’s a reason people return to NAFSA year after year. It’s where ideas gain momentum, where conversations turn into action, and where the future of international education takes shape. 

Join the global conversation in Orlando, Florida, this May 26–29! 

NAFSA 2026 Member Savings

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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Benefits of Membership

Join the largest association serving international educators worldwide.

Gain access to the resources to shape your international education programs, build skills, and achieve professional goals. NAFSA Members receive discounted rates on annual and regional conferences, professional learning programs, special events, publications, and much more. Join NAFSA today to take your next step towards success.

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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.

May 1, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Collegial Conversation: Preparing for the Possibility of an ICE Enforcement Action on Campus

For the last year colleges across the country have been forced to grapple with the possibility that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials may initiate an enforcement action on campus. ICE has entered campus buildings and private spaces without judicial warrants and without any prior notice. While such actions are no longer in the headlines, there is no reason to assume that they have ended completely. Institutions must be prepared and vigilant. What can you do to prepare? Join us for this discussion, moderated by Machelle Allman and featuring attorneys Dan Berger and Kerry
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May 1, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Windows are often used as metaphors for how we can better understand each other. Building on this metaphor, this webinar explores how an interdisciplinary approach can be used to support a culture of care. Drawing from View Through a Window from Nature Therapy, the Johari Window from Psychology, and...
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May 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm
UNESCO'S Approach to Integrating International and Refugee Students in Higher Education Join Dr. Fanta Aw for a focused conversation on UNESCO’s new intercultural integration framework and what it means for higher education. We will explore how institutions can move from policy to practice...
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May 8, 2026 | 12:00 pm
This webinar explores how trauma informed practices and the three “windows” models translate in real campus and organizational settings. A panel of international educators share concrete examples of how they sustain their capacity to lead, support students and scholars, and cultivate care, while...
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May 24 - 26, 2026 | 8:00 am
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Proven Training for IE Professionals Join us in Orlando for this in-person offering! Leading and managing in international education comes with unique challenges—but also incredible opportunities to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re stepping into a management role for the first time or...
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