The RAA, RMSAA and RIAA are the only designations that do not require experience as an athletic administrator. You only need proof of a bachelor’s degree.
Proof of a bachelor’s degree can be a copy or photo of your college diploma or verified university transcripts.
We offer an education waiver with a sliding scale of considerations for your experience, college courses and Leadership Training Institute (LTI) courses. Please complete this form to request our education waiver.
We encourage you to apply for the RAA, RMSAA or RIAA. These designations do not require experience as an athletic administrator. You only need proof of a bachelor’s degree.
Please complete our Credit Inquiry form. Allow 4 weeks from the time you completed the Leadership Training Institute (LTI) course before you submit a credit inquiry.
The two most common areas that candidates fail to consider are actually expected job duties and responsibilities of an active athletic administrator. You can find them listed in Section III.C—Media and Section III.D—Speaking Responsibility of the Personal Data Form (PDF).
Media credits may be earned from:
Speaking Responsibility credits may be earned from speaking at events including:
Absolutely! We no longer offer paper exams, so whether you are taking the exam in your state, at the National Conference or via ProctorU, it will all be through our Online Classroom.
ProctorU is an online proctoring service we use that allows approved applicants to take the CAA or CIAA exam from the comfort of their home or office.
When you submit your Personal Data Form (PDF), make sure to indicate that you would like to take the exam via ProctorU. Once you are approved, you will be emailed the instructions to set up your exam. Taking the exam via ProctorU costs an additional $42.50 per attempt, and you can schedule the exam at a time and date that works best for you.
Yes, you must meet ALL requirements to apply for the CMAA.