Join PRSA

Benefits of Membership

By becoming a member of the world's largest organization for public relations professionals you can empower yourself through an array of opportunities such as professional development, education publications, career resources, and job search assistance. For a complete listing of the many benefits you will receive by joining PRSA, Click Here

Eligibility

PRSA is a community of more than 20,000 public relations and communications professionals across the United States. Membership is open to anyone engaged in the practice of public relations or communications.

Joining PRSA

Members and associate members must belong to PRSA National in order to join PRSA Hampton Roads. To join PRSA National, visit prsa.org/membership. On your application, choose the Hampton Roads chapter. All payments should be sent directly to PRSA National.
If you have specific questions about membership in the Hampton Roads chapter, please contact membership@prsahr.org.

Membership Types and Dues

Member: more than three years of experience

• National initiation fee: $65
• National membership annual dues: $260
• Local chapter dues: $75

Associate Member 1: less than one year of experience

• National membership annual dues: $115
• Local chapter dues: $75

Associate Member 2: one to two years of experience
• National membership annual dues: $155
• Local chapter dues: $75

Associate Member 3: two to three years of experience
• National membership annual dues: $200
• Local chapter dues: $75

Associate Member, PRSSA Graduate: former PRSSA member who graduated within the past two years
• National membership annual dues: $60
• Local chapter dues: $75


Retired Member: if you have been a member in good standing for at least five years, you may qualify for Retirement Status. Retired Membership is open to any general member in good standing who has been a member of the Society for at least five years; and has retired from the full-time practice of public relations or communication and is employed less than 50 percent of the time. Contact PRSA National for more information.

• National membership annual dues: $50
• Local chapter dues: $25

Group Membership: PRSA National offers a group membership option for organizations interested in signing up a team of five or more members. Click Here to learn more