Welcome to NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate RecreationCory Granholm2019-09-13T15:45:13-07:00

NIRSA: More than 4,500 members

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!

we play

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

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our partners advance the profession

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NIRSA to support research on a multidisciplinary treatment approach

By Adrienne Ansel|2019-09-10T08:14:33-07:00September 10, 2019|

Government affairs and you

By Yvette Kell|2019-09-06T15:41:43-07:00September 6, 2019|

What role should college rec play for incoming students?

By NIRSA Communications|2019-09-03T13:35:36-07:00September 3, 2019|

Conference Updates

Submit a Career Building Mini-Session for NIRSA 2020 by September 9

By Megan Granholm|2019-08-20T10:21:44-07:00August 20, 2019|

Member Spotlight

See your campus rec department featured in the NIRSA news

By NIRSA Communications|2019-06-25T10:32:15-07:00June 25, 2019|

NIRSA Foundation

NIRSA to support research on peer-based recreation programs

By Adrienne Ansel|2019-09-10T08:14:26-07:00September 10, 2019|

Who the heck is Cal Ripken Jr.?

2019-09-03T11:24:02-07:00By Leah Hall Dorothy|

Let’s begin connecting

2019-04-30T14:00:36-07:00By Cheyanne Clouse, NIRSA Student Leader|

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