Join NASPAA
A reference PDF of the Full Membership Application can be downloaded here.
*Annual dues for FULL/INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS as of the most recent July 1 - June 30 fiscal year (Subject to Change):
- 0-50 Students: $893
- 51-100 Students: $1,872
- 101-175 Students: $2,623
- 176-250 Students: $3,625
- 251-400 Students: $4,124
- 401-550 Students: $4,625
- 551-850 Students: $5126
- 851-1150 Students: $5,627
- 1151-1750 Students: $6,288
- More than 1750. Please specify the number. NASPAA Membership will contact you to discuss pricing.
The annual membership cycle ends each year on June 30th and the next year begins on July 1st.
Institutions may apply for membership at any time. Initial membership dues for newly accepted institutions are prorated based on how many months remain in the fiscal year.
Criteria for Membership
Programs that have a substantial commitment to the purpose of the Association, and which have established curricula leading to professional graduate or undergraduate degrees in public policy, affairs, administration, nonprofit or similar disciplines can be considered for membership. The organizational structure and location of the degree-granting unit (within a college, a stand-alone school, a department, an institute, etc.) does not matter. NASPAA accepts members globally.
Membership does not automatically grant accreditation to degree programs, or imply that NASPAA has made any judgment about the quality of a member's academic program.
NASPAA Membership is not available to individuals. Instead, our members are entire schools. The benefits of NASPAA membership then apply to all public service faculty, staff, deans, directors and students within.
Application Review and Approval Process
Membership applications are reviewed every 2-3 months by NASPAA's Executive Council. Once your application has been submitted, it will be queued to be reviewed at the next opportunity. Once reviewed, NASPAA's membership department will contact you with the Executive Council's decision. If approved, you will receive a prorated membership invoice, a welcome packet, and a list of benefits and upcoming events that you can take advantage of with your new NASPAA membership status. The benefits that you are eligible for depend on the type of membership you are approved for. If you have questions about this process or if you would like to inquire about the status of an existing application, please contact membership@naspaa.org.
More about Membership
A program holding membership in the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), the global standard in public service education
- Pursues excellence and quality in its provision of public affairs education.
- Continuously operationalizes the commitment to public service among students, faculty, alumni, and other constituencies and holds the profession of public service in the highest esteem.
- Recognizes its responsibility to the community of public affairs institutions by participating in developmental activities to help other NASPAA schools and by providing enrollment and faculty data.
- Adds a public link on their website to the NASPAA website. (www.naspaa.org).
- Pursues diversity in the student body, faculty, and curriculum.
- Integrates ethics into the curriculum and all aspects of program operation and expects students and faculty to exhibit the highest ethical standards in their teaching, research, and service.
- Focuses on the preparation of students for professional careers in public service, emphasizing both the values and ethics of public service and the development of professional skills and knowledge.
- Recognizes the importance of contributions from students, faculty, alumni, and employers to improve the relevance and quality of the program.
- Uses student learning outcomes and other outcome measures to help improve program effectiveness.
- Is committed to the holistic development of the individual student as a professional—including admission advisement, support of student learning, research, and service, summative learning experiences, and career placement and advisement.
- Offers a multi-disciplinary curriculum that includes coverage of a variety of focuses.
- Represents the meaning of NASPAA membership without implying accreditation.
Joining NASPAA (the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration) helps universities strengthen their degree programs. Members gain global recognition, access to benchmarking data, and networking opportunities for faculty. It is the premier organization for public service education.
Becoming a NASPAA Member doesn't just acknowledge your school's value; it also increases it through numerous opportunities and resources designed to benefit public service education.
The single most valuable resource NASPAA provides to its membership is access to a network of thousands of public service educators from all over the globe. Our members engage with each other with a strong desire to learn and grow. NASPAA provides a network that serves to cultivate professional relationships between our members, and the value of this network is measured in its people.
Criteria for Membership
Programs that have a substantial commitment to the purpose of the Association, and which have established curricula leading to professional graduate or undergraduate degrees in public policy, affairs, administration, nonprofit or similar disciplines can be considered for membership. The organizational structure and location of the degree-granting unit (within a college, a stand-alone school, a department, an institute, etc.) do not matter. NASPAA accepts members globally.
Membership does not automatically grant accreditation to degree programs or imply that NASPAA has made any judgment about the quality of a member's academic program.
NISPAcee
Member Benefits
- Member rate for all NASPAA events
- Student participation in the annual NASPAA Global Student Simulation Competition
- Full online access to the Journal of Public Affairs Education (JPAE)
- Eligibility to apply for NASPAA Accreditation
- Access to the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society
- Access to Publicases, NASPAA’s global repository of case studies and simulations
- Access to NASPAA’s online global community, including special interest groups, public service news, and opportunities to share resources
- And much more!
Fees
NASPAA membership dues for institutions approved through this offer will equal NASPAA dues minus NISPAcee dues.
Example for a school with 50 students or fewer: USD 893 (NASPAA dues) – EUR 350 (NISPAcee institutional fee)
NASPAA will apply the EUR-to-USD exchange rate in effect on the invoice date.
Contact Us
Email membership@naspaa.org if you have any questions.