EDUCAUSE Membership FAQs
EDUCAUSE membership is at an organizational level. We offer a variety of membership types to meet the community's diverse needs, including:
- U.S. Institutional Membership
- International Institutional Membership
- Nonprofit and Association Membership
- K–12 Membership
- Corporate Membership
- Emerging Edtech Membership
- Consultant Membership
EDUCAUSE membership runs on an annual cycle from July 1 through June 30. The annual fee is due on June 30, and organizations are welcome to join at any point of the year at a prorated dues amount.
(For institutional members and other non-corporate members)
EDUCAUSE membership is at an organizational level, which means everyone at your organization gets access to:
- Training to develop and advance your skills
- Resources that highlight the latest information on higher education and technology trends
- Resources that demonstrate what you and your peers are doing and finding successful
- A community of peers to learn from and share your knowledge and experiences with
- Tools and resources that help you make informed decisions and take action on your initiatives
- And more
Your member benefits include access to key member-only resources, as well as special pricing on:
- Face-to-face events such as the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, ELI Annual Meeting, and the Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference
- Online learning including our leadership and management programs, Learning Labs, webinars, and QuickTalks
- United Training courses—hands-on training with a live instructor in various areas such as information security, ITIL/IT services management, cloud, project management, and data and analytics
- Analytics services, such as the Core Data Service and the new Technology Solutions Market Dashboard, which help you see market shares for different solutions, connect with an institution using a solution that you want to learn more about, and explore what products can help you solve your technology challenges
- Highly sought-after content from partners like Gartner and the Info-Tech Research Group
- The EDUCAUSE Ambassador Program, the EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program, volunteer opportunities, awards, and scholarships
- Job postings on the EDUCAUSE Career Center
(For corporate members)
EDUCAUSE membership is at an organizational level, which means everyone at your organization gets access to:
- Thought-leadership opportunities that showcase what you are doing and finding successful
- Training to develop and advance your skills in working with and understanding the higher education market
- Resources that highlight the latest information on higher education and technology trends
- A community of professionals to learn from and share your knowledge and experiences with
- Tools and resources that help you make informed decisions and take action on your initiatives
- And more
Your member benefits include access to key member-only resources, as well as special pricing on:
- Exhibits at, sponsorships of, and registration for our face-to-face events such as the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, ELI Annual Meeting, and the Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference
- Advertising and various sponsorship opportunities including the EDUCAUSE Showcase Series
- EDUCAUSE Demo Days—highly successful online events where you can showcase your products and services to an eager audience
- Online learning like the Higher Ed Guide for the Corporate Community professional development program, webinars, and QuickTalks
- Highly sought-after content from partners like Gartner and the Info-Tech Research Group
- The EDUCAUSE Mentoring Program and volunteer opportunities
- Job postings on the EDUCAUSE Career Center
| Membership Type | What Dues Are Based On |
|---|---|
| U.S. Institutional Membership | 2010 Carnegie class and institutional expense |
| U.S. Institutional Systems | Same as U.S. institutions plus a 15% discount for organizations with three or more members within the system |
| U.S. Institutional System Administration Office | Flat fee of $2,100 |
| International Institutions | Student counts (self reported) |
| Nonprofits and K–12 | Flat fee of $2,100 |
| Corporate Membership | Flat fee of $3,439 |
| Emerging Edtech Membership | Flat fee of $856 Available to early-stage emerging edtech companies that have been in business five years or less and employ fewer than 25 staff members, with revenue under $1M. This membership can be held for a maximum of three years. |
| Consultant Membership | Flat fee of $578 Available to independent consultants or consulting firms with no more than two total employees. |
If you are designated as the Primary Representative for managing your organization's EDUCAUSE membership, an invoice for the 2023–24 membership year was emailed to you in May. If you did not receive it or if you need help renewing your membership, please contact our membership team via email or by calling 303-449-4430.
In response to the challenges faced by colleges and universities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, EDUCAUSE kept membership dues rates flat in 2020, 2021, and 2022. During this same time period, the U.S. experienced stubbornly high inflation rates, causing the cost of doing business to increase.
After thoughtful consideration about continuing to deliver the resources and benefits that members most value, and with the endorsement of the EDUCAUSE Board, for the 2023–24 membership year EDUCAUSE has implemented a small inflationary adjustment of 5% for membership dues and is absorbing the remainder of the inflation rate ourselves.
To become an EDUCAUSE member organization, contact our membership team at 303-449-4430 or email us at [email protected]. We'll follow up with next steps.
We offer several payment options:
- Pay by credit card online. Our membership team can email you an invoice for you to easily pay online.
- Pay by check. From the requested online invoice, you can download and print a statement and mail a check to the following address (note this is different from our regular mailing address in Boulder, CO):
EDUCAUSE
PO Box 910781
Denver, CO 80291-0781 - Send an ACH/wire transfer. Contact our membership team for routing information for electronic payment at 303-449-4430 or email us at [email protected].
- Submit a purchase order. Please note, a purchase order (PO) is not a form of payment, and your invoice is not considered paid until funds are received. If you need a PO number to process your membership invoice, please email a copy of your PO along with your request to add a PO number to your invoice to [email protected]. Be sure to include any information that will help us expeditiously process your request, such as contact information (if different from your own) or invoice number.
There are two easy ways to find out if your organization is an EDUCAUSE member:
- Visit our Member Directory and search for your organization's name. If your organization appears, it is a member and you have access to membership benefits.
- Contact our membership team. We're happy to help!
To begin accessing your membership benefits, create an EDUCAUSE Profile or log in to personalize your member experience to your interests.
For other tips for getting started with membership, visit our Use Membership page.
To reassign your role to another individual at your organization, please contact our membership team.