What are the Membership Categories?

ASA offers five different membership types:

• Regular Members -- Persons subscribing to the objectives of the Association. Regular Members must subscribe to at least one ASA journal. (Voting members)
• Student Members -- Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in accredited institutions may select this membership category for as long as their status as full-time student is in effect. Student Members must subscribe to least one ASA journal. (Voting members)
• Associate Members -- Persons subscribing to the objectives of the Association but desiring fewer membership benefits. Associate Members must subscribe to least one ASA journal. This category of membership is not open to persons with full-time appointments in U.S. departments of sociology. (Non-voting members)
• International Associate Members -- Persons in low-income countries subscribing to the objectives of the Association. Excluded from this category are OECD member countries and countries listed by the World Economic Forum's as the top 35 most globally competitive. (See list of ineligible countries.) International Associate Members are not required to subscribe to any ASA journal, but receive online access to all ASA journals as part of their memership. (Non-voting members)
• Emeritus Members -- Individuals retired from their primary place of employment who have been members of the Association for at least ten years. Emeritus members are encouraged (but not required) to subscribe to ASA journals. (Voting members)

What is the Cost of Membership?

Dues for regular members are assessed on a sliding scale based on gross annual income. Please note that membership dues do not include journal subscriptions. All ASA members, except Emeritus and International Associate members, are required to purchase at least one journal of choice. Members who subscribe to two or more ASA journals will receive online access to all journals. 

Member Dues Rate for 2009:

Regular Member
(A) Under $20,000	$25
(B) $20,000-$29,999	$26
(C) $30,000-$39,999	$68
(D) $40,000-$54,999	$119
(E) $55,000-$69,999	$165
(F) $70,000 and over	$185
(G) Associate Member	$44
(H) Student Member	$19
(I) Emeritus Member *	$44
(J) International Associate Member	$44

*(Must be retired from primary place of employment and have been an ASA member continuously for the last 10 years)

How can I subscribe to ASA journals as a member?

New and renewing members may include their journal subscriptions when joining and renewing their membership. All ASA members enjoy discounted membership subscription rates and student members are offered even deeper discounted rates. Journal subscription rates are as follows:

American Sociological Review ($40; Student $25)
Contemporary Sociology ($40; Student $25)
Contexts, a general perspectives magazine ($40; Student $25)
Journal of Health and Social Behavior ($40; Student $25)
Social Psychology Quarterly ($40; Student $25)
Sociological Methodology ($50; Student $40)
Sociological Theory ($40; Student $25)
Sociology of Education ($40; Student $25)
Teaching Sociology ($40; Student $25)

What are the time parameters of the ASA membership year?

ASA memberships run on a calendar year cycle (January 1^st to December 31^st). All back issues (journals only) will be fulfilled and sent upon receipt of membership. Applications received prior to October 1 will become effective for the current calendar year. Applications received after October 1 will be processed for the next calendar year.

Has my membership been renewed?

Sometimes during the renewal process, paid memberships and renewal notices cross in the mail. If you receive a second or third renewal notice and are confident that you renewed your membership, don’t panic, as it is likely that this has occurred. Please feel free to contact the membership department to confirm your status at (202) 383-9005 x389 or via e-mail: membership@asanet.org.

How do I report a change of address?

Members may update their address and/or contact information online. Address changes also may be mailed directly to the Association via e-mail (membership@asanet.org) or the U.S. Postal service. Change of addresses are not accepted by telephone.

Are memberships transferable?

Individual memberships are non-transferable.

May I add an additional section or journal to my membership mid-year?

Yes. You may add sections or journals online by logging in to the online database or completing a section or journal form available elsewhere on the ASA website.

 May I join a section without being a member?

No, section membership is reserved for individuals with current Association memberships only.

When will I receive my benefits package?

Membership packets are mailed in bulk at the end of every month Expect to receive your benefits package (including ASA ID card) within 4-6 weeks of joining or renewing.

Do you offer lifetime memberships?

ASA does not offer lifetime memberships.

Upon request, we will send you a membership application or you can print the membership application from our website.