Upgrade From Associate to Member
Since 2015, a Society bylaw amendment has provided a pathway for qualified Associates to apply for an upgrade to Member. For Associates who meet the following criteria, they would immediately become eligible to:
- Vote in a SIOP election
- Hold a position as a Committee Chair
- Nominate candidates for Executive Board seats
- Hold a position on the Executive Board
Criteria to upgrade from Associate to Member include:
- Paid status as an Associate for at least 3 of the past 5 years
- Be engaged in professional activities
- Have obtained a master’s degree that meets the criteria as established in policy by the Executive Board
- Have demonstrated by any combination of 3 official instances of engagement in the last 5 years, as measured by:
- Registering for an SIOP Annual Conference, Leading Edge Consortium, or serving as a committee volunteer
If you are a current Associate who meets these criteria, we encourage you to apply for an upgrade to Member.
During July through April, please send an email with your request and a current resume or CV to SIOP staff.
Upgrade From Student to Professional
Students can remain a Student member for up to 1 full year after their graduation date. Expand your Society engagement opportunities to gain access to professional benefits including:
- Serve as a Committee Chair
- Receive a listing in Consultant Locator Service
- Participate as a Media Resource
To become a professional member of SIOP:
- Update your member profile to include your completed degree information.
During July through April, please send an email with your request and a current resume or CV to SIOP staff.
Other Membership Paths
- A SIOP Affiliate who has begun an educational path to earning an I-O psychology degree can become a Student member
- A long-standing SIOP Member may be eligible to reach Fellow status
- Professionals who have retired can change their Associate, Member, or Fellow membership to a Retired membership
