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NIRSA Conference

The NIRSA Conference & Campus Rec Expo is campus recreation’s signature learning event.

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Upcoming Events

NIRSA presenters are industry experts and NIRSA events are designed especially for campus recreation professionals, wherever you’re at in your career.

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    Deadline: Conference Early Bird Registration

    Feb 24, 2026
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    Black Caucus

    Feb 26, 2026
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  • IWC webinar: Cultivating Caring Leadership in Higher Education

    Feb 26, 2026

Opportunities

There are several opportunities for subject matter experts and industry enthusiasts to demonstrate thought leadership in the field of collegiate recreation and wellbeing. There are opportunities to present, review proposals, plan an event, and more.

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NIRSA Learning

From in person to virtual to on demand, NIRSA delivers professional development that fits your needs.

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Student Affairs Educator Certification

The Student Affairs Educator Certification shows off what you know, helps guide your growth, gives you official recognition, and supports your career journey; specialty Campus Recreation certification is also available.

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Regional Events

Local events offer opportunities for attendees to connect with other collegiate recreation students, professionals, and vendors in their area while developing their skills.

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Championship Series Tournaments

NIRSA Championship Series Tournaments offer participants and organizers a chance to compete, coordinate, officiate, and connect with skilled peers from other schools.

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Hear From Our Members

“Attending a NIRSA Conference provides educational enrichment, peer benchmarking, and career-related social connection that cannot be replicated. Attending always fills my cup in a way no other career endeavor can.”

Gregory Reinhardt
Associate Director for Recreation Programs & Assessment · University of Washington

“The NIRSA Conference continues to advance learning and networking opportunities relevant for any point in your career!.”

Kathleen Hatch
Associate Vice President Student Wellbeing · Kansas State University

“My very first NIRSA Conference was a fantastic experience! It was great meeting several new people, seeing some old faces, and learning about new topics to take back to campus to help me excel in my current role.”

Dylan Scott
Coordinator for Facilities & Operations · Penn State University

“The NIRSA Conference has been pivotal to my development in campus recreation and this year was no different. Learning, growing, and networking with other professionals in the field is paramount. I’m especially grateful to have received a scholarship from the NIRSA Foundation, which made this opportunity even more impactful. This conference expanded my knowledge and reaffirmed the power of community within NIRSA.”

Courtney Brown
Assistant Director of Student engagement and Data Management · University of Georgia