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Retired and Former AACRAO Members

Connect to the world of higher education

With AACRAO membership you'll be connected to more than 18,000 members from institutions around the world. Facilitate your professional development by attending discounted meetings, gaining complimentary subscriptions to our College & University journal and more.

Why should you join? Development never ends, retired or not. Keep current on trends in the field by collaborating with our members and lending your voice to discussions about practices in the field. 

Annual Membership Dues: $160

Requirements: YOU ARE A RETIRED MEMBER OR A MEMBER WHO LOST EMPLOYMENT AND IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP.  

Develop Professionally

Retired Members - Professional Development

Professional Competencies

Keep up to date on skills areas like technical knowledge and professional development and contributions to the field. We have the tools for you.

Online Learning

From free webinars to self-paced on-demand learning, AACRAO's online learning covers a variety of subjects—technology, strategic enrollment management, admissions, FERPA, transfer, credential evaluation, and international education—and allow you to engage with the presenters and instructors.

Take the next step in your career

Maybe you want to reenter the workforce or change the trajectory of your career--AACRAO's Career Navigator is a wealth of job postings and resources for you. 

Gain Recognition

Retired Members - Gain Recognition

Get Published

AACRAO's professional journals College & University and SEM Quarterly are always accepting articles and have a wide circulation base.

Research Opportunities

Leverage the expertise of our over 11,000 members and contribute to one of the premier sources of practice related research within the global higher education community. 

Join a committee

Do work you're passionate about, with support and mentoring from fellow members. From Caucuses to specialized topics, it's all one community. 


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AACRAO's bi-weekly professional development e-newsletter

  • Powering Pathways from Campus to Career
    Apr 28, 2025

    Alex Kaplan of AACRAO describes the launch of Project Infuse and how this innovative credential initiative is using AI to address the toughest hurdles that colleges face in transitioning to a digital future.

  • The FAFSA: Then and Now
    Apr 28, 2025

    Steve McDowell, a NASFAA-certified leader of Connecticut State Community College, offers a streamlined look at the key milestones that have shaped the FAFSA and the broader student aid system, bringing it to where it stands today.

Build Connections

Retired Members - Build Connections

Attend a event

Our meetings, workshops, and international institutes are designed instruct, educate and foster collaboration between professionals and institutions. Connect with old friends and register for one today.

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AACRAO's weekly e-newsletter delivering policy and industry news

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Questions? Contact us at membership@aacrao.org or (202) 355-1040