AAUW members are persons of diverse cultures, backgrounds, perspectives and professions. When you join an AAUW branch, you will belong to a community of people who value education, information and equal rights. You will network with other members and develop relationships that stimulate a lifetime of personal and professional growth.

AAUW membership has been expanded to include graduates holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate, or higher degree from a qualified educational institution. Undergraduate students enrolled in a regionally accredited two or four year institution may become student affiliates.

In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barrier to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

Membership Categories

Individual Member

• Branch member
  Person who maintains membership through a local branch, is a member of the Association, and a member of the state organization.
• Member-At-Large
  Person who maintains a membership in the Association, but does not belong to a branch.
• Life Member
  Person who makes a one-time payment of 20 years' dues and is then exempt from the payment of Association dues.

College/University Member

• A regionally accredited educational institution, including two-year or community colleges, that pays dues to the AAUW finance vice president.

Student Affiliate

• An undergraduate student enrolled in a regionally accredited educational institution. This person may attend any AAUW meetings (local branch, state, or national Association level) and receive publications sent to all members, but may not vote or hold office.

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