In principle and in practice, AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or class. Membership in AAUW is open to all graduates who hold the associates (or equivalent), baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Our national website, www.aauw.org lists many reasons you might want to join AAUW. See: http://www.aauw.org/join/value. In addition to the reasons stated there, you will find that AAUW membership provides a valuable way to be involved in your local community, through book discussion groups, projects supporting local students, educational events, voter education, and much more.

If you are a Washington State resident, follow these steps to join us.

Branch-State-Association Member

First, visit our Branches page to locate the nearest branch. Branches shown in green and underlined post information on our state web site. Click on the branch and you will jump to their section. Just email them about joining and please include your mailing address. If the branch you would like to join doesn't have information posted or you are not sure which branch meets your needs, contact the state Vice President of Branch Membership, branchmembership@aauw-wa.org. You are always welcome at a branch meeting. Branch membership dues include dues for the state and national organizations.

Member at Large

If you do not live near a branch or prefer to have a national level membership only, you may use the national AAUW website to become a national member at large (MAL). Go to: https://svc.aauw.org/join/joinform.cfml. You can be a MAL and join the state level, as well.

To join as a member at large of AAUW of Washington, contact the state Vice President for members at large, malmembership@aauw-wa.org or click here for an AAUW-WA Online Membership Form. State membership helps in our projects at the state level and you will receive Member Letters, which arrive approximately once a month. In addition, your state membership helps support education and equity through AAUW's lobby efforts in Olympia.

Members at Large are welcome at all state events and may be delegates at the state and national conventions

If you are not a Washington State resident, follow these steps.

Non-Washington State Residents

If you live outside of Washington State and would like to find a branch near your home, visit the national AAUW website site at www.aauw.org or skip to the map of local branches at: http://svc.aauw.org/about/branches.cfm or the membership application page at https://svc.aauw.org/join/joinform.cfml. Click on your home state to locate a point of contact for branches within your state. If the branch you might like to join doesn't have a web site, check out the state's web site for information and points-of-contact. Email your request for membership information to the Membership Vice President or other listed officer. Please include your mailing address so they can send you an application.