Interested in Joining SIOP?

Please read these eligibility requirements carefully as each is governed by the Society’s Bylaws.

The SIOP Membership Committee, comprised of SIOP member-volunteers, reviews professional membership applications and will verify degrees of professional member applicants (Member/Associate.)

In order to reduce delays in your membership application process, please carefully review the information below before submitting your application to ensure you have met ALL requirements.

Membership Requirements - click each type for specifics

Member

Hold a doctoral degree based in part upon a psychological dissertation conferred by a graduate school that is regionally accredited or one of equivalent standing outside the United States.
Be engaged in study or professional activities, as demonstrated by research, teaching, and/or practice, which are related to the purpose of the society, as stated in Article I, Section 2 of the society’s bylaws.
Submit a résumé with up-to-date employment history and educational background, including the title of the doctoral dissertation as well as the abstract, if not obviously psychologically based.

Applicants for “Member” with a doctoral degree not specifically called “Industrial-Organizational Psychology” must also support their application with two documents of any combination of the following:

Abstract of an article published in an I-O-related journal
Letter of recommendation written by current Society Fellow or Member (not Associate, Student, or Affiliate) ) (PDF Version)
List of I-O related courses you have taught
Copy of unpublished research or evaluation report in an I-O area

“Member” is also available to existing “Associate” individuals who meet a few additional qualifications, outlined HERE.

Associate

Hold a master's degree in psychology from a regionally accredited graduate school or one of equivalent standing outside the United States.
Individuals who have completed at least two years of graduate work in psychology in a regionally accredited graduate school are also eligible for “Associate;” however, if the individual is still currently a student, the individual is also eligible for and may prefer to apply for “Student”, AND
Be engaged in professional or graduate work related to the purpose of the Society, as stated in Article I, Section 2 of the Society’s Bylaws.

Student

Be a post-secondary student with an interest in the purpose of the society as stated in Article I, Section 2. society student status may also be granted to individuals who have graduated within the past 12 months and may not yet be eligible for a professional membership status.

Student applicants are automatically approved for membership upon payment of the dues.

Fellow

A Fellow is an esteemed honor granted through a nomination process, under the direction of the SIOP Fellowship Committee. Questions pertaining to SIOP fellowship can be directed to Louis Tay, SIOP's 2024 Fellowship Chair.

Retired

Retired memberships are available to any current SIOP professional member (Fellow, Member or Associate) who has retired from working in an I-O psychology-related position, but who wishes to remain involved in the society. To switch from professional membership to retire simply choose the reduced-rate retired dues amount during your next dues payment transaction.

Affiliate

Affiliate is a new membership category. click here for information.

How Do I Proceed?

Click the button below to apply. Please fill out all fields in the application to prevent delays in processing. All fields are required (i.e. date of birth, name on your diploma) so that we may verify your highest degree, which is the final step in the application process.

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Need to convince your boss? The SIOP Membership Benefit Explanation Letter can assist you in justifying the expense of SIOP dues to your employer.

If your membership question is not answered here, please contact the SIOP Office, at siop@siop.org or 419-353-0032.

Want to know how to become a member? View our membership brochure to learn more about the benefits of joining SIOP.