Membership Options:
Graduated Dues FAQs
AAPG has opted to start a graduated dues structure which will become effective July 1, 2008.
Active Member
Applicants for Active membership must have a bachelor's degree in the geological sciences and a minimum of three years experience in the professional practice or teaching of geology. A master's degree subtracts one year from the experience requirement, and a doctorate subtracts two.
The Executive Committee may waive degree or current professional activity requirements if in its judgment an applicant has adequate professional experience and has attained standing in the profession.
If this is the first time you are applying for Active Membership in AAPG you need to download the Sponsor Form and 4-Page Membership Application. While your application is being processed and reviewed you will be considered an Associate member of AAPG.
- JOIN ONLINE
When applying for Active membership you will automatically become an Associate member while the application is being processed which requires four to five months to finalize. - Application for Active Membership PDF: PDF: FILL-IN FORM | PRINT ONLY
- Sponsor Form PDF: FILL-IN FORM | PRINT ONLY
- Transfer to Active Membership PDF: FILL-IN FORM |PRINT ONLY
- Code of Ethics
In an effort to accommodate the monetary difficulties faced by some potential members AAPG dues are based upon the member's ability to pay. The Gross Personal Income (GPI) is the basis for the amount of dues collected. This is an honor-based system so no proof of GPI is required. Falsification of this information is a violation of AAPG Code of Ethics.
| Dues Level | GPI | Basic Member Annual Dues |
Publication Options |
| Level 1 | Greater than $50,000.00 | $80.00 | Bulletin (choose between Digital or Print**) and EXPLORER (Print) |
| Level 2* | $25,000 to $50,000 | $40.00 | Bulletin (Digital only) and EXPLORER (Print**) |
| Level 3* | Less than $25,000 | $20.00 | Online only for both Bulletin (no CDs) and EXPLORER |
The digital Bulletin includes two CDs mailed annually. The first CD is sent mid-year and includes issues for the first six months. The second CD is sent at year-end and includes all twelve issues.
*Publication Options
Applicants who selected Levels 2 or 3 (above) may choose from the following publication options. This selection is in addition to dues.
| Publication Option | Annual Cost | Special Notes |
| **Mail surcharge (outside North America) | $10.00 | Mandatory for all mailing addresses outside North America |
| Bulletin Hardcopy (Print) | $30.00 | Add mail surcharge (above) for outside N.A. |
| EXPLORER Hardcopy (Print) | $20.00 | Add mail surcharge (above) for outside N.A. |
| Bulletin Annual CD-ROMs | $34.00 | Two annual CDs: January through June (6 months); January through December (12 months) |
Division Membership Options
All AAPG members are invited to join one of the three divisions of AAPG. Following are their dues structure.
| Membership for ... |
North America |
Outside North America |
DEG (Division of Environmental Geoscientists) |
$45.00 | $55.00 |
DPA (Division of Professional Affairs) | ||
| $40.00 | Contact DPA for joint certification pricing. |
|
| $40.00 | ||
| $25.00 | ||
EMD (Energy Minerals Division) |
$20.00 |
|
Student Membership
| Membership for... | North America |
Outside North America |
| $10.00 | $20.00 | |
DEG Student |
$25.00 |
|
| $4.00 |
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