New Member and Renewal FAQs
What is EnglishUSA?
EnglishUSA is the recognized national voice for post-secondary English language programs (ELPs) in the United States. We represent intensive English, pathway, ESL support courses for graduate and undergraduate students, customized, and summer programs across public, private, and independent models.
Who are EnglishUSA members?
Our membership includes ~200 accredited and institutionally-governed programs, along with Associate members, partner agencies, and other industry supporters committed to quality English language education.
What are the key benefits of membership?
Members benefit from:
- Program-wide membership access (unlimited individual accounts for each program)
- Advocacy at the federal and association level
- Complimentary monthly professional development webinars
- Discounted registrations for the EnglishUSA Annual Conference and one complimentary registration for the Virtual Professional Development Conference
- Peer networking through EnglishUSA Engage
- Complimentary profile on the new EnglishUSA Course Finder.
- Program visibility through the member directory and international outreach
What resources can I refer to when joining/renewing?
The links below point to the requirements/criteria for membership along with a matrix of benefits. We have also been asked to provide an editable support letter that can be used to help justify membership (or renewal).
| Membership Criteria & Application | Benefits Matrix/Membership Type | Support Letter for Direct Report |
How does EnglishUSA advocate for programs?
EnglishUSA collaborates with national and international partners, submits annual recommendations to federal agencies, participates in coalitions, and represents programs at key conferences and policy tables impacting international education and student mobility.
What professional development is included?
Members receive access to 3–4 complimentary events per month, including webinars, ZoomArounds, town halls, and informal meetups. Faciliators for webinars and ZoomArounds also provide professional development opportunities as well as the call for proposals and journal submissions for the peer-reviewed open-access journal twice annually.
How can my team get involved?
Membership is program-based, meaning all staff at your program can participate. Team members can:
- Be sure to add all individuals to your program account
- Join EnglishUSA Engage discussions
- Attend events
- Volunteer as conference or journal reviewers
- Present at conferences or submit journal articles
What should I do first as a new/returning member?
We recommend that following priority tasks:
- Updating your program and staff profiles (add logo and photos)
- Adding the EnglishUSA logo to your program website
- Creating a profile for the complimentary Course Finder
- Whitelisting the EnglishUSA weekly newsletter within your email provider
- Registering for upcoming events
- Encouraging colleagues to login and update their profiles
Who do I contact if I have questions?
The EnglishUSA staff is always available to help you navigate your membership and make the most of your benefits. Contact Cheryl Delk-Le Good, Executive Director at execdirector@englishusa.org.