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NIRSA welcomes institutions and organizations, professionals, students, and companies connected to campus recreation and wellbeing.

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Membership Benefits

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Membership Benefit #1: Access to the NIRSA network

Members connect and share generously through a variety of formats and forums; our directories, online roundtables & discussions, cohorts, and caucuses are active with leading voices in campus recreation and wellbeing.

Membership Benefit #2: Relevant learning opportunities

Wherever you’re at in your career journey, NIRSA has competency-based learning opportunities that can help you build your skills. Whether you’re looking to become a certified campus rec professional or build your knowledge about a specialty area from scratch, we’ve got you covered.

Membership Benefit #3: We’re stronger together

The entire campus recreation profession benefits from the advocacy work of dedicated volunteers and from the resources produced by NIRSA members. And we can do more when we’re all working together.

Member Spotlights

NIRSA members are some of the most dynamic, driven, and dedicated people working on college campuses across North America. This is where we share their stories.

  • NIRSA and ACUI are teaming up for a joint conference in 2028

    NIRSA and ACUI are teaming up for a joint conference in 2028

  • The Wellbeing Briefing Work Group connects with A'Naja Newsome

    The latest NIRSA Wellbeing Briefing explores staff wellbeing

  • Congratulations to many of the 2026 NIRSA Award recipients

    Celebrating more of our 2026 NIRSA awards recipients

  • NIRSA gives women flag football players a league of their own

    NIRSA gives women flag football players a league of their own

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Hear From Our Members

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“NIRSA is a great resource for best practices, networking, leadership opportunities, and professional development.”

Kevin George
Director of Campus Recreation · Rowan University

“It’s been the highlight of my career! I have met great people, gone to great places, and learned so much through involvement in NIRSA.”

Sarah Hardin
Faculty, Sport & Recreation Management · University of Iowa

“NIRSA remains the leading organization for best practices, educational resources, and networking for professional development in collegiate recreation.”

George Brown
Assistant Vice President and Director of University Recreation and Wellness · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

“NIRSA has provided me with great mentors for my entire career. The association membership has led to tremendous growth in my professional career and I wouldn’t be where I am today without my involvement with NIRSA.”

Chris Wise
Assistant Vice President Health and Well-Being · Virginia Tech University