We wish it was easy to navigate the fraternity/sorority advising profession, but there’s so many pieces of the industry that they just don’t teach you in graduate school – and many more that continue to update and evolve over time. What if finding someone to support you through this was as simple as passing them a note? Sometimes, it is. This session will explore examples of mentoring relationships, share research, and leave attendees with a way to navigate their own mentor search.

As a result of attending this program, attendees will…

• Be able to identify methods for finding their own mentors or mentees within the profession
• Learn how to establish an intentional mentoring relationship

About AdvanceU
AdvanceU is a virtual based classroom with educational programs specifically designed to enhance the alignment of the fraternity/sorority experience with the changing dynamics of higher education. AdvanceU programs provide AFA members the opportunity to engage on a wide range of topics with content experts who develop curriculum with a specific set of learning outcomes geared at achieving higher levels of professional competence in our members.

AdvanceU is provided by the generous support of Zeta Tau Alpha through an endowment with the AFA Foundation.

AFA and the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research announce the ‘AVPs Intensive’ Program Series for Student Affairs and Fraternity/Sorority Leaders. This series of on-demand programs designed to enhance the capacity of student affairs divisional leaders and fraternity/sorority professionals charged with providing strategic leadership to fraternity/sorority programs, looking to build coalitions that actively include fraternities and sororities on campus, and engaging in strategic harm prevention efforts with fraternities and sororities.

This program series is intended for student affairs divisional leaders at the Assistant/Associate Vice President role and student affairs professionals who are looking to build their knowledge about how to best communicate and collaborate with their divisional leaders to support their fraternity/sorority community.

This program is delivered through several on-demand courses, organized in a 101, 201, 301, and 401 format. Participants who register for the on-demand course series will also have the opportunity to participate in two live virtual “processing” webinars where they will have an opportunity to receive updates on effective hazing prevention practices and connect with fellow professionals to deepen learning and discuss opportunities for application. These engaging sessions are tailored to staff leading prevention and will unpack the recorded series in a customized way. Participants will engage in discussions, ask questions, and relate the content to their own campuses, and leave with research informed prevention plans.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

AFA is proud to be a lead partner in the development of the Student Affairs Educator Certification through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. This consortium includes representation from each of the founding association partners, including NASPA, ACUHO-I, ACUI, NACA, ASCA, and NIRSA. In addition to the general certification, several specialty certifications are available, including a Fraternity/Sorority Life specialization (CSAEd-FSL).

Get ready to pass your certification exam this academic year with clarity and calm. In this session, we’ll highlight how to access core and specialty study materials and walk you through the virtual testing experience—from technical setup to remote proctoring guidelines. You’ll finish feeling prepared and empowered to take the exam.

AFA is proud to be a lead partner in the development of the Student Affairs Educator Certification through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. This consortium includes representation from each of the founding association partners, including NASPA, ACUHO-I, ACUI, NACA, ASCA, and NIRSA. In addition to the general certification, several specialty certifications are available, including a Fraternity/Sorority Life specialization (CSAEd-FSL).

Eligibility Criteria

Participation in the CSAEd™ certification programs are voluntary and open to anyone meeting candidate eligibility requirements at the time of application. Individuals applying for CSAEd™ core or a specialty certification must meet detailed education and work experience requirements at the time of application submission. View Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying employment experience is defined as being employed full-time in student affairs or student services in a higher education setting (e.g., a fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters).

How to Apply

The fall 2025 Certification application cycle opens October 1, 2025 and is open through December 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST). The fall 2025 exam period will be from January 5 – 31, and the retake period will take place February 16 – 28. For more information, please visit https://studentaffairscertification.org/get-certified/how-to-apply.

AFA is proud to be a lead partner in the development of the Student Affairs Educator Certification through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. This consortium includes representation from each of the founding association partners, including NASPA, ACUHO-I, ACUI, NACA, ASCA, and NIRSA. In addition to the general certification, several specialty certifications are available, including a Fraternity/Sorority Life specialization (CSAEd-FSL).

Eligibility Criteria

Participation in the CSAEd™ certification programs are voluntary and open to anyone meeting candidate eligibility requirements at the time of application. Individuals applying for CSAEd™ core or a specialty certification must meet detailed education and work experience requirements at the time of application submission. View Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying employment experience is defined as being employed full-time in student affairs or student services in a higher education setting (e.g., a fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters).

How to Apply

The spring 2026 Certification application cycle opens March 1, 2025 and is open through May 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST). The spring 2026 exam period will be from June 1 – 30, and the retake period will take place July 15 – 30. For more information, please visit https://studentaffairscertification.org/get-certified/how-to-apply.

AFA and the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research announce the ‘AVPs Intensive’ Program Series for Student Affairs and Fraternity/Sorority Leaders. This series of on-demand programs designed to enhance the capacity of student affairs divisional leaders and fraternity/sorority professionals charged with providing strategic leadership to fraternity/sorority programs, looking to build coalitions that actively include fraternities and sororities on campus, and engaging in strategic harm prevention efforts with fraternities and sororities.

This program series is intended for student affairs divisional leaders at the Assistant/Associate Vice President role and student affairs professionals who are looking to build their knowledge about how to best communicate and collaborate with their divisional leaders to support their fraternity/sorority community.

This program is delivered through several on-demand courses, organized in a 101, 201, 301, and 401 format. Participants who register for the on-demand course series will also have the opportunity to participate in two live virtual “processing” webinars where they will have an opportunity to receive updates on effective hazing prevention practices and connect with fellow professionals to deepen learning and discuss opportunities for application. These engaging sessions are tailored to staff leading prevention and will unpack the recorded series in a customized way. Participants will engage in discussions, ask questions, and relate the content to their own campuses, and leave with research informed prevention plans.

Step-by-Step Registration Guide

NOTE: Participants in the live AVP Intensive sessions held throughout 2025 will receive access to this program series at no charge.

AFA is proud to be a lead partner in the development of the Student Affairs Educator Certification through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. This consortium includes representation from each of the founding association partners, including NASPA, ACUHO-I, ACUI, NACA, ASCA, and NIRSA. In addition to the general certification, several specialty certifications are available, including a Fraternity/Sorority Life specialization (CSAEd-FSL).

Eligibility Criteria

Participation in the CSAEd™ certification programs are voluntary and open to anyone meeting candidate eligibility requirements at the time of application. Individuals applying for CSAEd™ core or a specialty certification must meet detailed education and work experience requirements at the time of application submission. View Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying employment experience is defined as being employed full-time in student affairs or student services in a higher education setting (e.g., a fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters).

How to Apply

The spring 2026 Certification application cycle opens March 1, 2025 and is open through May 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST). The spring 2026 exam period will be from June 1 – 30, and the retake period will take place July 15 – 30. For more information, please visit https://studentaffairscertification.org/get-certified/how-to-apply.