Our Mission
The NCCA is a nonprofit organization that advances understanding of the United Nations and contemporary international issues. We positively affect the lives of participants and prepare them to be better global citizens through quality educational experiences that emphasize collaboration and cooperative resolution of conflict. We envision a world comprised of civically engaged people who strive for peaceful, multi-lateral conflict resolution and equitable, sustainable human development.

Guiding Principle
Cooperative, hands-on learning allows students to confront a range of topics with the perspective of their assigned country or organization. Through these experiences - during preparation, in committee sessions, and even in hallway caucuses - students develop an appreciation of differing viewpoints, the frustration of negotiation, the rewards of cooperation and a broader view of the human side of international relations and diplomacy.

UN Involvement
The National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA), sponsor of NMUN, is a recognized Non-Governmental Organization associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information. Numerous NMUN Conference speakers are associated with the UN including UN Secretaries-General Ban Ki-moon, Kofi Annan and Boutros Boutros-Ghali. UN officials have also served as advisory board members, and many student delegations meet with their official national delegations during the conference.