"MCPA is an amazing opportunity for both gaining knowledge and meeting people that share your passion for work in higher education. Membership in MCPA is an opportunity to be involved in the premier higher education professional development organization in Minnesota."
- Justin Martin, MCPA Past President 

Become a MCPA Member! 
As a member of MCPA, you join over 200 members representing over 30 private and public institutions from across Minnesota. By becoming a member you will receive numerous benefits:
  • Attendance at annual conference at reduced rates
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Institutional and personal networking
  • MCPA committee membership and board opportunities 
  • Professional development by participating in presentation opportunities 
  • Information on new products and services
  • Recognition of outstanding programs and initiatives

Who Can Be A MCPA member?
MCPA members include colleges and universities, graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in student affairs/higher education administration programs, faculty, and student affairs educators, from entry level to senior student affairs officers, and organizations that are engaged in the campus marketplace.

Membership Rates
Membership Type
Annual Dues
Staff & Faculty
$40.00
Graduate Student
$20.00
Undergraduate Student
$20.00
Transitional 
$15.00
Retired
N/A
Institutional Member 
Annual Dues
Staff & Faculty
$30.00
Graduate Student
$15.00
Undergraduate Student
$10.00

Institutional Memberships

List of current Institutions with Memberships:

Augsburg College

Carleton College
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​College of
​St. Scholastica

Hamline University

Saint Cloud State University
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities

​University of St. Thomas
Institutional memberships are designed for institutions who are interested in saving funds for registering a large number of its staff, faculty, or students for MCPA memberships.

Institutions pay an Institutional Membership rate based on size:
Institution's Total Student Population of:
Annual Rate
<2,500
$150
2,500 - 5,000
$250
>5,000
$350
Graduate Programs may also purchase a Institutional Membership. The Graduate Program option below only applies to enrolled graduate students (not staff or faculty in the program).

If an institution purchases an Institutional Membership, there does not need to be a separate one for the graduate program (ie. If UST purchases an Institutional Membership, the UST Graduate Program does not need a separate one). 
Graduate Program
Annual Rate
All (Any Size)
Applies only to Graduate Students within Program
$100
Those affiliated with an Institutional Membership will receive discounted membership rates (below) for unlimited participants, provided they have valid email addresses associated with the respective institution. 
Type of Member
Rate
Undergraduate Student
$10.00
Graduate Student
$15.00
Staff/Faculty
$30.00

Membership 
Involvement Opportunities 
There are several opportunities for involvement in MCPA - for graduate students, young professionals, and seasoned professionals. Your level of involvement will depend solely on your interest. For more information on any of the below member opportunities, please contact mcpa4you@gmail.com. As an MCPA member, the following opportunities are available to you:

  • MCPA Board Member - Nominations are traditionally accepted through mid-April and elections traditionally occur in late April or early May. 
  • Annual MCPA Conference Planning Team - MCPA is proactive in its approach to its annual conference. You are invited to serve as a particular Chair or committee member in the planning of this wonderful annual event. 
  • MCPA Listserv- As an MCPA member, you have the opportunity to consult and share information with your statewide colleagues through the MCPA listerv. 
  • MCPA Commissions Leadership/Involvement - MCPA is committed to the general and specific development of its members. MCPA Commission involvement is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in focused areas of the Association
  1. Professionals of Color Commission
  2. LGBTQIA+​ Commission
  3. New Professionals Commission 

Update Membership
Information
Wondering when your membership expires? You will receive an email from our Records Coordinator the month your membership is expiring to remind you to renew. If you have any questions about your membership, please contact our Records Coordinator.   

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