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AAUW welcomes graduates holding an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, or a degree from a foreign institution recognized by the International Federation of University Women. Anyone who supports our mission is welcome as a Community Member.
- $115Regular dues
- $77New-member rate after Sept 1
- $0Students
- 3Ways to join
Three steps, then you belong
Come as a guest, send the form, or just tell us you are interested.
Step 1Come to a programVisitors are welcome at every branch meeting. Lunch is optional; the talk is free.Next program →
Step 2Membership formsPrint the form and mail it with your dues, or apply as a Community Member.Get the forms →
Step 3Ways to giveScholarships, books, and sponsorships. Every gift is tax-deductible.Give →Three ways to join
- Come to a program. Visitors are welcome at every branch meeting. New members who join at a program after September 1 pay the discounted $77 Shape the Future rate.
- Download the form. Print the membership form, and mail it with your dues to P.O. Box 2806, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
- Tell us you're interested. Fill in the short form on this page and a Membership Vice President will call or write you back.
Current members renew online each spring through the email sent at the end of March.
Dues, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
| Dues | Category |
|---|---|
| $115 | Regular member. $72 National (tax-deductible charitable contribution), $15 AAUW Michigan, $24 AAUW Ann Arbor Branch (tax-deductible). |
| $77 | Shape the Future. Discounted dues for new members joining at a branch program after September 1, 2026. |
| $39 | Life Member. Has paid lifetime National dues; pays only annual State and Branch dues. |
| $0 | E-Student Affiliate. Undergraduate enrolled at a regionally accredited college or university. |
| $24 | In-State Dual Member. Pays National and State dues through another Michigan branch; Branch dues only. |
| $39 | Out-of-State Dual Member. Pays National and State dues to a branch outside Michigan; pays Branch and State dues to us. |
| $0 | Honorary Life Member. A verified AAUW member for 50 years or more. |
| $24 | Community Member. Supports the mission but does not hold a qualifying degree. Application form. |
The bylaws define qualified institutions as "educational institutions that offer recognized associate, baccalaureate, or higher degrees and that have full regional or appropriate professional association approval." Questions about dues go to the Dues Treasurer through our contact form.
What membership includes
- Monthly programs and banquets, September through May
- Any of 35+ interest groups at no extra charge
- The monthly Connections newsletter, interest-group calendar, and printed member directory
- Members-only Facebook group and website area
- A say in how book sale proceeds are allocated
- National member benefits: AAUW research, Work Smart salary negotiation, Money Smart financial literacy, webinars, and advocacy tools