Stay Connected This Summer
With longer days and warmer weather, summer is the perfect opportunity to refresh, reconnect, and build your connections. ASA membership expands your professional network and connects you to your sociological community.
Join or renew now!
Join or renew during the Summer of Sociology Membership Drive (May 27 – June 10, 2026), for a chance to win*:
- Grand Prize: A free registration for the 2027 Annual Meeting (one winner will be selected)
- Up to $50 of merchandise from the ASA Store (five winners will be selected)
Connection Comes Naturally in ASA Sections and Communities. In Sections, ASA members connect with their intellectual community through year-round programming, such as professional development webinars, Annual Meeting panels, awards, mentoring programs, and networking events. Communities are spaces for connection, belonging, and networking that transcend research foci. They provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring across diverse employment contexts and lived experiences.
Our newly enhanced ASA Member Directory allows members to see other opted-in fellow Section and Community members. Connect and collaborate with colleagues who share similar interests or identities.
Member Exclusive Benefits You Don’t Want to Miss
ASA membership provides you with 365 days of career-enhancing member benefits, from networking opportunities to seminars, access to online journals and publications, and more. Visit our Membership Benefits Page for a full list of member exclusive benefits.
The Right Membership for You
ASA offers multiple membership levels and categories specifically tailored to meet your needs at any stage of your career, from students to retirees. While joining or renewing, you can also join ASA’s Sections and Communities.
Making Membership Affordable
You can reduce your membership dues by up to 30% thanks to the Pick Your Own Sponsorship (PYOS) program. Select “PYOS” on the online membership form to automatically reduce your dues at check out.
Recent sociology PhD recipients are entitled to a full free year of membership within a year of receiving their degree. Reach out to [email protected] to access your free membership!
Note: If it has been some time since you logged in to the ASA Member Portal, things may look different. If you have questions or need assistance with purchasing membership, please contact ASA membership staff at 202-247-9840, option 1 or [email protected].
* One person will be randomly selected to win a free registration to the 2027 Annual Meeting. Five additional people will be randomly selected to win up to $50 of merchandise from the ASA Store. To be included in the random drawings, you must renew your membership or join ASA between 12:01 am Eastern on May 27, 2026, and 11:59 pm Eastern on June 10, 2026.