Membership Types

Join a vibrant community of public relations professionals. Our members represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.   

National membership options are based on your experience in the profession:

Do you have two or more years’ experience in public relations? Join as a Member.  $255 annual dues plus a one-time $65 initiation fee.

Do you have one to two years' experience in public relations?  Join as an  Associate Member.  $155 annual dues.

Do you have less than one years’ experience in public relations?  Join as an  Associate Member.  $115 annual dues.

Were you a PRSSA member? And did you graduate within the past two years?  Join as an  Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate.  $60 annual dues.

Are you a full-time graduate student working toward a public relations degree?  Join as an  Associate Member, Graduate Student.  $60 annual dues. 

Are you a former member of PRSA?   Join as a Reinstating Member. $255 annual dues plus a one-time $35 reinstatement fee.
    
Are you part of an organization that has eight or more individuals interested in joining?  A group membership offers special benefits and discounted rates on first year dues.  Contact groupmembership@prsa.org for more information.

Are you retired?  Members who have been in good standing for at least five years may qualify for retirement status.  You must be employed less than 50 percent of the time.  Contact membership@prsa.org for more information. Certain restrictions may apply.  $50 annual dues.  

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