Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

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Eligibility

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

A nonprofit, accredited college, university, or system/district in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25% of the total enrollment at the undergraduate or graduate level or both.

When you join the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) you become part of a network of over 500 colleges and universities that have said “yes” to championing higher education success. 

Membership Benefits

Hispanic-Serving Institutions are granted full membership privileges, including eligibility to serve on HACU’s governing board and voting rights at HACU’s Annual Business Meeting.

Student access to HACU’s Scholarship Program and the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP).

Advocacy for legislation and policy at the federal and state level on behalf of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and their students.

Leadership and career development programs such as the La Academia De Liderazgo / Leadership Academy, Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program, Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program, and other opportunities for member institution administrators, faculty and staff.

Up to 14 designated faculty and staff can log into and access the HACU Membership Portal.

Administrators, faculty and staff can attend scheduled sessions in the HACU Webinar Series as well as view recordings of past sessions.

HACU conference discounts for all member institution employees, as well advertising and exhibitor opportunities at the Annual Conference, Capitol Forum, International conference, and International Symposium.

Each member campus is listed in HACU’s online Membership Directory, its Annual Report and the Annual Conference Program. 

Member institutions receive discounts on creating job postings and subscriptions to HACU’s online employment resource, ProTalento: The Leading Job Board in Higher Education and K-12 Job Openings. 

Member institutions receive invitations to exclusive regional events such HACU on the Road and Emerging Leaders Summits.

Member institutions receive a free digital subscription to HACU’s quarterly magazine. 

 

HACU’s research team gathers and contextualizes content and data specific to HSIs and Emerging HSIs important to understanding and supporting their work educating America’s workforce. 

Weekly member advisories provide updates on HACU’s student and professional programs, initiatives, and calls to action that advance policy and legislation in support of HSIs. 

Membership Dues

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Members of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) are critical to strengthening higher education.

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