We welcome members from all online and on-site institutions and organizations as well as from all states and nations. Join us!
Membership Dues
The OWCA offers memberships for students, professionals, and institutions. We aim to be transparent about our yearly budget.
| Membership Type | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | $5-15* | $27 | $40 |
| Professional | $40 | $80 | $115 |
| Institutional (up to 49 sub-accounts) | $150 | $300 | $445 |
*Students without funding can pay what they can for a 1-year membership, up to $15. A minimum of $5 is suggested.
Membership at No Charge
Per the OWCA’s Anti-Racism Statement, any student or professional who identifies as a person of color can obtain a 3-year membership at no charge. In addition, individuals who work at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges, or Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) can obtain a 3-year institutional membership at no charge. These options are available in Step 2 below when you add a membership to your account.
Member Benefits
Student, professional, and institutional memberships include registration to attend our yearly virtual conference in October 2021 and browse conference recordings/materials until January 2022.
OWCA members can also:
- Vote in elections for the Executive Board
- Apply to serve on the Executive Board
- Volunteer for an OWCA committee
- Participate in an OWCA mentoring group
- Browse and be listed in the OWCA member directory
- Request a certificate of membership
Ready to Become a Member?
You can become a member in 3 easy steps:
