How Do I Join SIOP?

Thank you for your interest in joining or rejoining the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Inc. (SIOP). The following information is provided to guide you through the application process.

Article 1, Section 2 of the Societys Bylaws describes the Societys purpose as to promote human welfare through the various applications of psychology to all types of organizations providing goods and services. Examples of such applications include selection and placement of employees, organizational development, personnel research, design and optimization of work environments, career development, consumer research and product evaluation, and other areas affecting individual performance in or interaction with organizations.

Who Is Eligible?

Membership in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Inc., (SIOP) is open to Fellows, Members, and Associates of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Fellows and Members of the American Psychological Society (APS), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP). Applications to join the Society as a Member, Associate Member, or  International Affiliate are reviewed by the Society Membership Committee. Recommendations for status as Fellows are made through the Fellowship Committee.  Dues are $60 but are not due until notification of acceptance.

What Are the Criteria for Membership?

Applicants for Society membership must (a) be paid Members of either APA, APS, the I-O Section of the CPA, or EAWOP at the time of application; (b) have a doctoral degree based in part upon a psychological dissertation conferred by a graduate school of recognized standing; (c) be engaged in study or professional work that is primarily psychological in nature; and (d) be engaged in professional activities (research, teaching, practice) related to the Society's purpose, as stated above.

Applicants for Society membership whose doctoral degree is in an area other than I-O psychology must support their application with any one of the following: (a) two articles published in I-O related journals; (b) two letters of recommendation written by current Society Members (not Associate Members or International Affiliates); (c) names of I-O related courses taught; or (d) copies of unpublished research or evaluation reports in I-O areas.

Applicants for Society Associate membership must (a) be paid Associate Members of APA or paid Members of APS, CPA, or EAWOP at the time of application; (b) have completed two years of graduate study in psychology at a recognized school OR have a master's degree in psychology (or related area) from a recognized graduate school; and (c) be engaged in professional or graduate work related to the purpose of the Society, as stated above.

Applicants for Society International Affiliate membership must (a) reside in a country other than the United States; and (b) meet all the criteria for Society Member or Society Associate Member status with the exception that membership in APA, APS, CPA, or EAWOP is not required. 

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for Student Affiliate status in SIOP. Individuals applying for Student Affiliate status do not necessarily need to be majoring in psychology but must have their faculty advisor sign their application form to verify they are currently a student in good standing. Student Affiliates are not required to be student members of APA, APS, CPA, or EAWOP but must be presently engaged in formal study related to the purpose of the Society as stated above. Student applicants should include a $30 membership fee with their application.

How Do I Proceed?

To apply for a professional membership in SIOP, you should complete the Member/Associate Member/International Affiliate application online at the link below.  Dues for professional members are $60, but no payment should be sent until you have been accepted. Students can also apply online or find the SIOP Student Affiliate application (PDF file) here and send it to the SIOP Administrative Office. Student applicants should include a $30 membership fee with their application and the signature of their faculty advisor. Send all applications to:

SIOP Administrative Office
440 East Poe Road Ste 101
Bowling Green OH 43402-1355

Note:  To access the  PDF files below, you must have Acrobat 6. You can get Acrobat 6 here.

To Apply for Professional or Student Membership, Click Here.

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