Achieve your mission for student success and well-being with ACHA as your trusted partner.
ACHA is your partner in championing, safeguarding, and advancing the health and well-being of our nation’s 19 million college students.
- We are your gateway to relevant, evidence-informed resources on meeting the diverse and ever-evolving health and wellness needs of the college student population.
- We are your destination for cutting-edge education and events led by inspiring experts in the field.
- We are your connection to a supportive, multidisciplinary community filled with dedicated campus professionals who are passionate about student well-being.
Let's work together to enhance campus well-being and pave the way forward for our students to thrive.
Our members include 11,000+ higher education professionals.
ACHA's members are college and university professionals who serve, promote, and advocate for student health and well-being.
We represent more than 970 campuses.
Our members come from a variety of institutions: four-year public and private universities, community colleges, minority-serving institutions, HBCUs, faith-based institutions, and schools in U.S. territories and Canada.
Learn About the
Benefits of Membership
We offer a variety of benefits and membership categories. Explore some of our offerings below.
Data and research for a healthier campus
ACHA's health and well-being assessments help campuses make data-driven decisions and enrich their health and wellness programs.
Meaningful professional connections
Join a passionate community of collaboration and support for campus professionals invested in student well-being. ACHA provides a way for members to share their expertise and experiences with others and to collaborate on new solutions.
Education and professional development designed for you
From dynamic in-person events to interactive virtual courses, our offerings nurture emerging talent and empower seasoned leaders in the field.
Advocacy with impact
ACHA members enjoy the benefits of having a nationally recognized association take on national public policy issues that impact student health and well-being.
Is My School a Member?
When your school becomes a member, all campus employees and students can join at no additional cost!
Voices from Our Members
"I joined ACHA to network with others in college health and to be up to date with best practices in college health. The best practice information we garner helps us give excellent care to our students."
Roger Johnson, BSN, RN, Director of College Health Services,
SUNY Jamestown Community College
"ACHA helps me achieve my professional development goals—the continuing education opportunities are very valuable to our exact practice!"
Sarah Templeton, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Biola University
"Membership in ACHA is helping me in my orientation to college health. ACHA provides me with resources I may have not considered in caring for our students, and interacting with ACHA members gives me perspective on how college health services should be provided."
Florastine Mack, BSN, MSHP, Registered Nurse, Tarrant County College
Get Involved
Experience the personal and professional growth that happens when you volunteer in a leadership capacity for ACHA! There are lots of ways to give back to the college health and wellness community, all while putting your leadership skills to good use. ACHA is committed to growing diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility, and we encourage anyone to volunteer!
