You qualify for this membership if you are undergraduate, or graduate student enrolled full-time or part-time in an approved educational institution. There is no maximum time limit, but to be a student member, you should be actively pursuing a degree. If you were previously a regular member and wish to become a student member, please provide proof of student status, such as an unofficial transcript, copy of course registration, or a copy of your student identification card. Benefits: all of the benefits of Regular Membership, plus reduced Annual Meeting registration fee. All Student Members are automatically enrolled in Student Subsection of the Education Section.
If you are a recent graduate, this category is for you! It is valid for five years after graduation. It was designed to give young working professionals Regular membership at a discounted rate. After five years the membership automatically changes to Regular membership. Benefits: free online access to all five AFS journals, special member prices for AFS print journals, books and annual meeting registration; access to Membership Directory and professional certification.
Designed for professionals who have held their degree for more than three years. Benefits: free online access to all five AFS journals, special member prices for AFS print journals, books and annual meeting registration; access to Membership Directory and professional certification.
Simply put, we appreciate the many years of service to fisheries and aquatic sciences. So, this category is designed to give our retired members an opportunity to continue participation in the Society at a discounted rate. Benefits: all of the benefits of Regular Membership plus reduced annual meeting registration fee.
Make a good investment with a lifetime commitment to the American Fisheries Society. Just think, when you make this single dues payment it will benefit you throughout your entire career.
If you reside in a country considered as a developing nation this member type is for you. Benefits: all of the benefits of Regular Membership, plus complementary membership in International Fisheries Section. Please click HERE to see a complete list of low and middle income countries recognized by AFS. This list has recently been updated. Please check to see if you qualify for this membership type.