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who improve the world through collegiate recreation

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we believe

participation in campus recreation programming can make our global community healthier

What is NIRSA? | What is Collegiate Recreation?

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we are leaders in collegiate recreation

strengthening our members to strengthen our cause

we grow

Professional development events help our members keep up-to-date with best practices and certifications.

we discover

We use exclusive benchmarking, assessments, and data sets to help and promote the profession.

we connect

Our members connect with each other by sharing conversations, files, and experiences.

we lead

With 1,850 volunteer opportunities, we have a fit for you. Help us lead the profession!

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The NIRSA Championship Series hosts annual national tournaments and dozens of regionals.

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NIRSA affirms its support of inclusive environments for transgender individuals

By NIRSA Government Affairs Committee and the NIRSA Board of Directors|2018-11-01T16:10:27+00:00November 1, 2018|

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By Liz Henry|2018-11-01T13:42:00+00:00November 1, 2018|

New discounts provide even more benefits to NIRSA members

By Emerson Helbling|2018-10-31T12:09:37+00:00October 31, 2018|

Thanks to all applicants for NIRSA Foundation scholarships & stipends

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Conference Updates

Register today for NIRSA 2019—join the health and wellbeing revolution

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NIRSA Foundation

Don’t miss out, register for the Mark Fletcher Urban Circuit today

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Completing the cycle of gratitude

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