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NAIA Membership Hub

The NAIA Membership hub is the central resource for member institutions and campus leaders. Here you’ll find tools, information, and services that support the governance, operation, and growth of small‑college athletics that connect members to the people, programs, and policies that move the NAIA forward.

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ASSOCIATIONS, COUNCILS & RESOURCES

Our Associations, Councils, & Committees guide, govern, and strengthen the work of the NAIA on behalf of its members. Serving as a voice for conferences, institutions, and student-athletes, they provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure NAIA governance remains member-driven, mission-focused, and responsive to college athletics.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION (ATA)

ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT-ATHLETES (ASA)

ATHLETICS DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (ADA)

COACHES

COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (ACAA)

CONFERENCE COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION (CCA)

COUNCIL OF STUDENT-ATHLETES (CSA)

FACULTY ATHLETICS REPRESENTATIVES ASSOCIATION (FARA)

NAIA R.I.S.E

NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL (NAC)

OFFICIALS

Council of Presidents (COP)

REGISTRARS ASSOCIATION (RA)

SENIOR WOMAN LEADER ASSOCIATION (SWLA)

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (SIDA)

MEMBER QUICK LINKS

Key Calendar Dates

Whether you’re looking for legislative proposal deadlines, opening round bid dates, or confirmation of awards nomination timelines, find all the key business-related dates for NAIA member schools in one convenient place.

See Dates

Convention & Fall Meetings

Find out more about the yearly NAIA National Convention as well as our dates and locations for the upcoming Fall Meetings for NAIA leadership groups.

National Convention

Fall Meetings

Return on Athletics® (ROA)

Do you know your institution’s financial return on its athletic programs? To find out how it's calculated or to uncover insights into your athletics department, click here to see how we can help fine-tune your ROA.

Learn about ROA

Champions of Character®

NAIA institutions proudly unite behind the Champions of Character® initiative, which helps student-athletes develop as individuals and as leaders both on the field and off. Throughout their time on campus, NAIA student-athletes learn, adopt and model the NAIA’s five core values. Click here to learn more about building Champions of Character®.

Learn about Champions of Character®

Legislative Services

NAIA Legislative Services is here to help member institutions and student-athletes confidently navigate the association’s bylaws, policies, and legislative processes. From guiding rule development to providing education and clarity, the team ensures members have the support they need to understand and follow NAIA governance.

Learn Our Processes

The Right Way to Play® Headquarters

Ready to share your excitement and NAIA membership experience? The Right Way to Play® Headquarters is your one-stop-shop for advocacy assets and toolkits.

Download Advocacy Assets

NAIA AWARDS

NAIA offers several different kinds of awards to the people that help make our organization run smoothly and efficiently. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a member institution administrator, a team, or looking to make it to our Hall of Fame, consult our official forms inventory of nomination procedures and annual deadlines to nominate the standout players or staff in your area.

If applicable, the National Office staff liaison for the award is noted.

EXPLORE AWARDS

The Right Way to Play® Podcast is your front-row seat to the heart of college athletics the way it was meant to be. Showcasing voices and stories across the NAIA, you don't want to miss an episode!

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