CIC continues its steady membership growth and now serves more than 680 independent colleges and universities, including liberal arts, comprehensive, four-year, two-year, and international institutions. More than 50 national, state, and regional organizations are Affiliate Members and 29 state associations are State Council Members.
CIC offers a comprehensive array of benefits exclusively for CIC members, including:
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Reduced registration fees
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Members-only programs and services
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Preferred selection for other programs
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Access to the CIC Tuition Exchange Program
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National media connections
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News, publications, and mailing lists
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Networking with other leaders from similar institutions
Information on benefits, criteria, and applications per membership type is available below.
If you have membership questions or need additional details on membership criteria and benefits, contact Kate Webber, CIC director of membership services, at (202) 466-7230 or
memberservices@cic.nche.edu.
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Institutional Membership
For independent, baccalaureate degree-granting colleges and universities of liberal arts and sciences.
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International Membership
For independent, baccalaureate degree-granting institutions whose programs and facilities are located outside the United States.
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Associate Membership
For nonprofit, independent, associate's degree-granting colleges of liberal arts and sciences.
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Affiliate Membership
For nonprofit educational associations and organizations serving independent colleges and universities.
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State Councils Membership
For state associations representing independent colleges and universities.
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