Now more than ever, the American Association of University Women needs strength in numbers. With approximately 100,000 members, 1,000 branches, and over 500 college and university partner members, AAUW uses its powerful voice on critical issues affecting women and girls.
Share in the commitment to speak out on vital social, economic, and political issues. Education. Civil rights. Affirmative action. Reproductive choice. Sex discrimination. Title IX. Health care. Hate crimes.
Who can join?
AAUW's video features members of diverse ages and backgrounds sharing why they felt compelled to join AAUW and why others should too.
AAUW membership consists of individual and college/university members.
If you hold an associate's or equivalent, bachelor's, or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university, you can join AAUW as an individual (member-at-large) or as a member of one of AAUW's 1,000 branches. Branch members also belong to the national organization.
If you are an undergraduate in a two-or four-year regionally accredited educational institution, you can join as a student affiliate of a branch or a student-affiliate-at-large.
Qualified institutions are educational institutions that offer recognized associate, baccalaureate, or higher degrees and that have full regional accreditation (including two-year or community colleges) or appropriate professional association approval.
AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.
Download the AAUW Membership Brochure, Student Affiliates Brochure or College University Partner Members Brochure.
Give the gift of membership!
Give an AAUW membership as a gift. Either give the membership through your branch or use the Individual Member application form (below) to buy a MAL membership. Click "JOIN NOW", fill in your name as the Member Recruiter and click "Gift."
NOTE: AAUW Members, to honor a recent graduate with a free MAL membership, go to Give-a-Grad-a-Gift.
Join AAUW or renew your membership today! See the membership options below.
Branch Member
Join one of 1,000 AAUW branches in every state across the country — even workplace, campus, and online branches! Participate in meetings, local activism, and community activities.
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To join, contact a branch in your area or the AAUW HELPLINE at
800/326-AAUW (2289) or helpline@aauw.org.
Individual Member
If time is an issue, become an AAUW member-at-large. Receive regular information on critical issues. When time permits, choose how you will take action.
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Renew membership
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Students
If you are an undergraduate working toward an associate's or bachelor's degree, get involved on your campus and in your community. Become an AAUW student affiliate. An AAUW student affiliate must be enrolled as an undergraduate in a two- or four-year regionally accredited educational institution.
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Colleges and Universities
Partner with AAUW and join other pioneers for educational equity.
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Questions? Call 800/326-AAUW (2289) or send an e-mail to helpline@aauw.org.
AAUW may share members' contact information with affiliated groups and like-minded organizations. To prevent the sharing of your information, notify AAUW at 800/326-2289 or records@aauw.org.
