Membership Types
PRSA has a place for you. Membership options are based on your career experience. When you join PRSA you become part of a community of communications professionals nationwide spanning every industry sector.
We offer lifelong learning, professional networking and skills development at every stage of your career.
Member
More than three years of experience: Join as a Member ($260 annual dues/$65 initiation fee).
Associate Member 1
Less than one year of experience: Join as an Associate Member 1 ($115 annual dues).
Associate Member 2
One to two years of experience: Join as an Associate Member 2 ($155 annual dues).
Associate Member 3
Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate
Former PRSSA member who graduated within the past two years: Join as an Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate ($60 annual dues).
Associate Member, Graduate Student
Full-time graduate student pursuing an advanced degree: Join as an Associate Member, Graduate Student ($60 annual dues).
Additional Options
Reinstating Member
If you are a former PRSA member, join as a Reinstating Member ($260 annual dues plus a one-time $35 reinstatement fee). Contact us for more information.
Retirement Status
If you have been a member in good standing for at least five years, you may qualify for Retirement Status ($50 annual dues). Retired Membership is open to any General Member in good standing who (i) has been a member of the Society for at least five years; and (ii) has retired from the full-time practice of public relations or communication and is employed less than 50 percent of the time. Contact us for more information.
Members Emeriti
PRSA honors and respects the loyalty of our long-term members, who have served the profession with distinction. Emeritus Membership is open to any individual who has been a General Member for 50 or more years. Emeritus Membership is an honorary privilege that may be revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the Board. Contact us for more information.
Professional Interest Sections
For additional learning, networking and leadership opportunities, participate in Professional Interest Sections, which are specialized communities organized around industry verticals, and tenure for our next generation of professionals. They offer specialized content, such as an exclusive online community, newsletters, webinars and annual events.
Chapters
Adding a Chapter to your PRSA network enables you to become part of a tight-knit group of communications professionals in your local community. Chapters offer members additional avenues to advance their careers with professional development programs, networking and leadership opportunities.