Below is a listing of professional associations with which the Division of Student Affairs or Washington University in St. Louis maintains an institutional membership. Being a member of professional association allows Washington University, the Division of Student Affairs, or our staff to provide leadership to our fields of profession, experience a variety of professional development opportunities, and expand their network of colleagues.

Accreditation

The Habif Health and Wellness Center is accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Institutional membership allows our staff to receive discounts on individual association memberships, attendance at conferences and discounts on publications and services. If you’d like to find out more about a particular association, click the hyperlink which will open the association’s website in a new browser window or tab.

* Indicates an institutional membership for Washington University or the division of Student Affairs

American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)

An independent, membership-based, non-profit organization providing accreditation to more than 20 disciplines for the common good of higher education.

American College Health Association (ACHA) *

Serving as the principal leadership organization for advancing the health of college students and campus communities through advocacy, education, and research

American College Personnel Association (ACPA) *

Boldly Transforming Higher Education: the premier organization for student affairs professionals

Association for College Unions International (ACUI) *

Nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and student activities professionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries

Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education (NODA)

To create a community of practice that defines and enriches the fields of orientation, transition, and retention

Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I)

The leading organization of choice for campus housing and residence life professionals

Association of Higher Education Parent/Family Program Professionals (AHEPPP)

The premier national association for higher education professionals who work with the parents and family members of college students

Association of Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA)

The mission of the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) educates, develops, and supports student-centered conduct professionals.

Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD)

A professional community that fosters director development and success