Membership in the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) is institutional rather than individual. It is open to regionally accredited colleges, schools, and divisions of arts and sciences that grant the baccalaureate degree.

When an institution joins, all arts and sciences units on that campus can be included at no additional cost. To add additional units, consent from the dean of the college or school paying the membership dues is required.

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Multi-Campus Institutions

CCAS uses the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education to determine campus structure and size.

• If a campus is listed as independent in the Carnegie database, a separate membership must be purchased for that campus.
• Institutions with questions about eligibility or structure are encouraged to contact the CCAS Office for guidance.

Who Can Participate

Individuals eligible for CCAS membership include:

• Deans
• Associate Deans
• Assistant Deans

CCAS also offers additional programming for department chairs and professional staff within the dean’s office. Explore our website to learn more about these opportunities.

Membership Fees

Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30. Dues are based on institutional membership, with size classification determined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Current membership rates are as follows:

Classification	Student Total*	Membership Rate
Very Small	Fewer than 500 students total	$600
Small	Between 500 and 4,000 students total	$600
Medium	Between 4,000 and 20,000 students total	$825
Large	Between 20,000 students and 40,000 students total	$1200
Very Large	At least 40,000 students total	$1200

* total 12-month headcount, including full- and part-time students, and including undergraduate and graduate students.

University systems or consortiums interested in enrolling multiple campuses should contact the CCAS office for information on system-wide membership pricing.

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Moving Institutions

If a member moves to another institution, their membership does not transfer automatically. To continue your engagement with CCAS, please contact the CCAS Office for assistance in setting up membership at the new institution.