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The NAFSA Media Pass is limited to working journalists at news media outlets with an established record of producing original, news-focused editorial coverage and is intended for the express purpose of gathering news and information to produce media coverage of the meeting.

Individuals who write for publications whose primary content is service, product, or brand promotion, or aggregated third-party content; whose work is related to circulation, sales, advertising, or other non-editorial functions; or who are registered as exhibitors at the conference, are not eligible for a Media Pass.

The NAFSA Media Pass provides admission to the plenary speaker addresses, the International Education Expo Hall, conference sessions, and one complementary ticket to the opening and closing receptions.

Learning Excursions and the NAFSA Awards Banquet are accessible to media with the purchase of a ticket, pending availability. Media pass holders may purchase additional tickets for the opening and closing receptions at their own expense.

Terms and Conditions

A. Anyone distributing promotional materials or samples in meeting rooms, hallways, near registration, or any other space near or adjacent to the NAFSA conference space will forfeit their media pass.

B. On-site plenary events and sessions are considered on the record unless otherwise noted. Audio or video recording is not permitted at any component of the conference without prior written approval. Conference workshops, the Management Development Program course, private events, special evening events that require pre-registration, and meetings of NAFSA leadership and member groups are closed to the news media.

Media Pass Request Form

To apply for a NAFSA Media Pass, please complete the Media Pass Request Form. Contact NAFSA Media Relations with any questions.

Media Check-in and Registration

Media check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27 at the on-site registration area at the San Diego Convention Center. Members of the media will not be issued credentials prior to that time. A photo I.D. will need to be provided at check-in.

2025 Visa Letter of Invitation

For international attendees only: Please note that invitation letters are supplemental documents and may not be required for all visa processes or situations. To receive an invitation letter for this conference, please complete the Invitation Letter Form. Upon submission, your request will be sent to NAFSA staff for processing. All requests will be screened, but not all will be approved. Due to higher than normal requests, responses may be delayed. If approved, you will receive an invitation letter on official letterhead as a PDF document via the email address you provided.

Please check with your local U.S. consulate to allow sufficient time for visa processing. A letter of invitation does not guarantee visa approval.

If you are unable to access the Invitation Letter Form, please contact [email protected] to request a letter.