The faculty belongs to a wide variety of professional organizations, students are encouraged, and many have memberships in state organizations.

International:

World Recreation and Leisure Association
New Zealand Therapeutic Recreation Association

National:

American Therapeutic Recreation Association
National Park and Recreation Association/American Association of Physical Activity and Recreation
National Therapeutic Recreation Society
Society of Park and Recreation Educators
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
*Outdoor Industry Association (*formerly Outdoor Recreation Coalition of America)

State:

Virginia Recreation and Park Society
Virginia Chapter affiliate of ATRA
Virginia Association of AAHPERD