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Before making formal application for membership, you are encouraged to read the qualifications to assure yourself that on this date you are fully eligible for the level of membership you desire. You should also read the Constitution including the Code of Ethics and Bylaws. Failure to inform yourself on these instruments will in no way excuse you from compliance with the requirements.
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Membership Qualifications
Active Review Dues
Applicants for Active membership must have a bachelor's degree in the geological sciences and a minimum of three years' experience in the professional practice or teaching of geology. A master's degree subtracts one year from the experience requirement, and a doctorate subtracts two.
The Executive Committee may waive degree or current professional activity requirements if in its judgment an applicant has adequate professional experience and has attained standing in the profession. Submit Active Application online
Associate Review Dues
Any person not qualified for any other class of membership who is a graduate of a college of acceptable academic standards whose employment is associated with geology, may apply. The Executive Committee may waive degree requirements, if in its judgment an applicant has adequate professional experience, and has attained professional standing. Submit Associate Application online
Student
Applicants for Student membership are students majoring in geology or in a field of study related to or generally associated with geology at a college of acceptable academic standards. Learn more ...
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In an effort to accommodate the monetary difficulties faced by some potential members AAPG dues are based upon the member's ability to pay. The Gross Personal Income (GPI) is the basis for the amount of dues collected. This is an honor-based system so no proof of GPI is required. Falsification of this information is a violation of AAPG Code of Ethics.
| Dues Level | GPI | Basic Member Annual Dues |
Publication Options |
| Level 1 | Greater than $50,000.00 | $80.00 | Bulletin (choose between Digital or Print**) and EXPLORER (Print) |
| Level 2* | $25,000 to $50,000 | $40.00 | Bulletin (Digital only) and EXPLORER (Print**) |
| Level 3* | Less than $25,000 | $20.00 | Online only for both Bulletin (no CDs) and EXPLORER |
The digital Bulletin includes two CDs mailed annually. The first CD is sent mid-year and includes issues for the first six months. The second CD is sent at year-end and includes all twelve issues.
*Publication Options
Applicants who selected Levels 2 or 3 (above) may choose from the following publication options. This selection is in addition to dues.
| Publication Option | Annual Cost | Special Notes |
| **Mail surcharge (outside North America) | $10.00 | Mandatory for all mailing addresses outside North America |
| Bulletin Hardcopy (Print) | $30.00 | Add mail surcharge (above) for outside N.A. |
| EXPLORER Hardcopy (Print) | $20.00 | Add mail surcharge (above) for outside N.A. |
| Bulletin Annual CD-ROMs | $34.00 | Two annual CDs: January through June (6 months); January through December (12 months) |
Division Membership Options
All AAPG members are invited to join one of the three divisions of AAPG. Following are their dues structure.
| Membership for ... |
North America |
Outside North America |
DEG (Division of Environmental Geoscientists) |
$45.00 | $55.00 |
DPA (Division of Professional Affairs) | ||
| $40.00 | Contact DPA for joint certification pricing. |
|
| $40.00 | ||
| $25.00 | ||
EMD (Energy Minerals Division) |
$20.00 |
|
Student Membership
| Membership for... | North America |
Outside North America |
| $10.00 | $20.00 | |
DEG Student |
$25.00 |
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| $4.00 |
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