Welcome to CACUSS

Your community. Your profession. Your opportunity to grow.

Student affairs work is strengthened by the people, knowledge and perspectives we share. CACUSS brings together professionals from colleges and universities across Canada to connect across institutions, exchange ideas and advance student learning, development and success.

Whether you're finding your footing in the profession, looking for fresh perspectives on challenges in your work or taking on new leadership responsibilities, CACUSS offers opportunities to learn from colleagues, build lasting professional relationships and contribute to a national community committed to student success.

What can CACUSS membership offer you?

• Find your professional community. Connect with colleagues who understand your work through Communities of Practice, Affinity Groups and networks spanning institutions across Canada. Share experiences, ask questions and learn how others are approaching similar challenges.
• Bring new ideas to your work. Access professional development, conferences, webinars, research, publications and practical resources that help you respond to emerging issues and strengthen your practice.
• Invest in your professional growth. Explore mentorship, volunteer and leadership opportunities, develop new skills and build relationships that support you throughout your career.
• Make the most of your membership. Benefit from member pricing on conferences and professional development, along with additional resources and opportunities available through your membership type.
• Help shape the profession. Share your knowledge, contribute to national conversations, collaborate across institutions and help advance equitable, student-centred practice in Canadian post-secondary education

Important Note: Before you sign up for an individual membership, please email membership@cacuss.ca to check if your institution has a team membership you may be eligible to join.

Membership Renewal & 2026 Fee Update

Your membership now renews on the date you join or renew, and will expire on that same date the following year.

Example: Renew on March 17, 2024, and your membership runs until March 17, 2025.

For 2026, The CACUSS Finance Committee and CACUSS Board of Directors approved an increase to our membership fees by 2.5% to align with the CPI released by Statistics Canada. In order to support individuals who are paying for their own membership, we did not increase Individual or Associate membership rates for 2026. If you experience a barrier to accessing a CACUSS membership, please apply for our new CACUSS Membership Bursary Program by March 4, 2026 or reach out to engage@cacuss.ca. 

This adjustment helps us to:

• Keep staff compensation in line with inflation

• Manage rising operating costs

• Continue offering high-quality, affordable professional development

We understand that budgets are constrained and we remain committed to keeping CACUSS membership accessible and fairly priced. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Hamilton, Executive Director, at cacuss-ed@cacuss.ca.