Membership in the Society

Membership in the Society runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.

Paid membership in the Society includes the option to receive four editions of Social Forces.  If you wish to opt-in, please click here.

More information on types of membership available can be found in the right column. If you have any questions about which membership is correct, please feel free to contact our webmaster.

Are my dues current?

To check your current membership status for the current membership year, please visit our member page.

Joining/Renewing Online

To renew online with by credit card, please visit our secure membership website by clicking here. We currently accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express.

From this website, you may also pay for job listings posted on our Job Link board, or make a contribution to the Society.

Joining/Renewing By Mail

You can also renew by postal mail. Simply download the below membership form (and conference registration if you plan on attending the conference) and mail it to the Society along with your check or money order.
Membership Form
Conference Registration Form

Updating Your Information Online:

To update your mailing address, your email address, or demographic information, please visit our Member Page.

Membership Types:

Regular: Persons holding a graduate degree in sociology or a related field.
Annual Dues: $60
Meeting Fees: $60

Student: Persons currently enrolled in higher degree program who have not yet received the PhD. Also includes undergraduates.
Annual Dues: $25
Meeting Fees: $30

Associate: All other persons interested in sociology and subscribing to the objectives of the society.
Annual Dues: $58
Meeting Fees: $58

Emeritus: Persons who have retired from regular employment, and have been regular members of the society for ten or more years. Please contact Secretary- Treasure for first time approval.
Annual Dues: $0 ($33.50 to receive Social Forces)
Meeting Fees: $0

Non-Member: Persons not joining SSS but wishing to attend the annual meetings. Does not include Social Forces.
Annual Dues: $0
Meeting Fees: $100