Membership

• Professional
  Any person having a professional interest in the science of anthropology whether or not the interest is a source of livelihood. >>>
  
  
• Student 
  Graduate students are eligible for this category. >>>
  
  
• Undergraduate
  Students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree are eligible for this category. >>>
  
  
• Retired
  Available to any individual who has been an active AAA member for at least 20 years and who has either reached the age of 65 or has a retired status in one's institution. >>>
  
  
• International
  Available only to permanent residents of countries classified by the World Bank / United Nations as a "Least Developed Country" (LDC). >>>
  
  
• Associate
  Available to persons whose interest is strictly avocational and who do not derive income from any anthropologically related activities. >>>

 Additional Categories

• Lifetime Members
  More than 350 lifetime members, who loyally supported the field and the Association, were grandfathered on January 1, 2019 when this category closed to new members.
  
  
• Distinguished Members
  Annually, new members are inducted and celebrated for their 50+ years of loyal support for the Association. >>

Phased Out 

• Joint
  As of July 2019, this membership category is no longer available for new or renewing members. The joint membership category was provided to the spouse/partner of an active AAA member. If you were previously listed as a joint member and would like to renew, please select the best option for you from the list of membership categories above.