WELCOME TO CIVSA!

There are so many benefits to being a part of CIVSA and we encourage you to review the helpful tips below to get the most out of your membership. If you have questions after reviewing this page, know that our Executive Board and Leadership members are here to help!

START HERE!

✅ Step 1: Login to view your member profile and update it if necessary
✅ Step 2: Sign up for a New Member Orientation
✅ Step 3: Find out what region you are a part of
✅ Step 4: Check out the events page and register for your first virtual or in-person event
✅ Step 5: Join Discourse to learn from other CIVSA peers, share your own advice, and ask questions you may be looking for guidance on!
✅ Step 6: Learn about the CIVSA Annual Conference and Student Development Institute
✅ Step 7: Check out our Shared Resources page for best practices, handbooks, episodes of the CIVSA podcast, and more!

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Join us for an upcoming New Member Orientation! Discover resources, get questions answered, and learn more about CIVSA. Register for an upcoming orientation session below. You will need to log in with your CIVSA membership credentials to view/register for member-only events.


Wednesday, April 9, 2025

DISCOURSE

Discourse is a community chat platform that allows for ongoing questions and conversation on topics of interest to campus information and visitor center professionals and allows for easier searching and dialogue.

Learn more about Discourse, signing up, and how to use the platform as a new member.

CIVSA REGIONS

CIVSA is divided into 5 regions. Each region has a director and leadership team, which hosts events, provides support, and offers professional development opportunities from CIVSA on a smaller scale outside of annual conferences. Find out what region your state/country and institution falls in via our regional map.

CIVSA CONFERENCES

Annual CIVSA Conference
Get ready for an experience packed with diverse learning opportunities for everyone from first-time attendees to seasoned professionals. The schedule includes educational sessions, plenary sessions, group discussions, networking, and more to help you develop new ideas, share experiences, and make connections with peers.

Dates: May 27- 31, 2025
Location: Charlotte, NC
Conference Scholarships

 

Student Development Institute
We invite you and your student staff to join us for this unique student-driven experience, including educational sessions, networking, campus visits, keynote speaker, and so much more!

Dates: January 8 – 10, 2026
Location: Portland, OR
Conference Scholarships

 

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON EVENTS

Register for any upcoming virtual or in-person events here.

In-Person Regional Events rotate host campuses and usually involve a campus tour, breakout sessions, and a panel or presentation on the selected theme.

Monthly Virtual Regional Chats are a convenient way to stay connected to other CIVSA members in your region.

Connection Groups are virtual chats looking to connect CIVSA members who share the same personal or professional identities.

From New Member Orientation to platform demonstrations, CIVSA offers various Resource Webinars throughout the year.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact CIVSA Headquarters if you have any questions about the association or your membership.

READY TO JOIN CIVSA?

Over 1,700 individuals are currently enjoying membership in the Collegiate Information and Visitor Services Association. You can too!