Frequently Asked Questions About the SEE Membership Transition Timeline

Our members are at the heart of SEE’s mission to advance experiential education, and we’re grateful for your continued support and engagement. As SEE transitions to a new July–June membership year, we want to make the process as clear and seamless as possible. The FAQs below explain what to expect during the one-time six-month transition period, how your renewal will work, and what it means for your membership. Your membership benefits remain unchanged throughout the transition. You can review the full list of Membership Benefits here at any time.

What is changing with SEE memberships?

SEE is changing its membership year from January–December to July–June.

Why is SEE making this change now?

SEE is aligning the membership year with the academic year to better support programming, planning, and member engagement.

Why is my next renewal only six months?

The six-month renewal is a one-time transition period that moves members from the current calendar-year cycle to the new July–June cycle.

Will I lose any membership benefits during the six-month period?

No. Members will continue to receive their full membership benefits during the transition.

When will I renew again?

After the six-month transition period, memberships will renew annually on the new July–June cycle.

Is my membership changing?

No. Only the membership dates are changing. Your membership benefits and access remain the same.

Will membership pricing change?

Your next renewal reflects a one-time six-month membership period. Future renewals will return to the standard annual membership cycle.

Do I need to do anything differently to renew?

No. The renewal process remains the same. The only difference is that the upcoming renewal will be for a one-time six-month period.

I still have questions. Who can I contact?

Please contact the SEE team at [email protected].

Individual, Student, Retired Faculty & Staff FAQ

Is my membership type changing?

No. Your membership type and benefits remain the same.

Will I still receive access to SEE member benefits?

Yes. You will continue to receive access to benefits such as member rates, webinars, publications, SIGs/networks, voting privileges, and professional development opportunities, as applicable.

Institutional Member FAQ

What happens to the members included in our Institutional Membership?

Your included member seats remain available during the transition period.

Can we still add additional members? 

Yes. Additional members may still be added according to SEE’s current membership options.

Can we upgrade to Sustaining Membership?

Yes. Institutions that need more included member seats may choose to upgrade to Sustaining Membership.

When will our next annual renewal occur?

Following the six-month transition period, your institution will renew annually each July.

Sustaining Member FAQ

What happens to the members included in our Sustaining Membership?

Your included member seats remain available during the transition period.

Can we still add additional members?

Yes. Additional members may still be added according to SEE’s current membership options.

Will this affect our broader involvement with SEE? 

No. Your organization’s involvement in SEE programming, committees, SIGs/networks, voting privileges, conferences, and professional development opportunities remains unchanged.