Becoming a Member

Join the American Academy of Audiology today and start enhancing your career in the audiology field. Why join? Click here to find out what membership can do for you.

Become a Fellow
Become a Fellow (Doctoral Candidate-Not Distance Learning)
Become a SAA Member
Upgrade Your SAA Membership
Become an International Member
Become an International Fellow
Become an International Associate
Become an Affiliate Member

Fellow Member

Eligibility
A Fellow must have at least a Masters degree, if earned before Jan. 1, 2007, or at least a Doctoral degree if earned Jan. 1, 2007, or after. A Fellow must be licensed to practice by their state, or have proof of completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum and proof of successful completion of a national exam in audiology.

Documentation
Please submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics. Also submit a copy of your state license. If your state does not have licensure (or the equivalent) or your job does not require you to hold a license, please submit proof of your 350 supervised clinical hours and proof of your completion of a national exam in audiology.

Download Fellow Member Application (PDF)

Fellow (Doctoral Candidate)

Eligibility
A Fellow must have at least a Masters degree, if earned before Jan. 1, 2007, or at least a Doctoral degree if earned Jan. 1, 2007, or after. A Fellow must be licensed to practice by their state or have proof of completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum, and proof of successful completion of a national exam in audiology.

In order to qualify for discounted rates, you must be enrolled full-time at a residential, doctoral-level program in audiology.

Documentation
Submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics. Also submit a copy of your state license. If your state does not have licensure (or the equivalent) or your job does not require you to hold a license, please submit proof of your 350 supervised clinical hours and proof of your completion of a national exam in audiology.Completion of your expected degree information, along with a signature from your PhD advisor, will also be required for this membership.

Download Fellow (Doctoral Candidate) Application (PDF)

SAA Member

Eligibility
A SAA Member must be enrolled full-time in a doctoral-level audiology program at an accredited institution. A SAA Member must not be eligible to be a Fellow Member.

SAA Members also receive membership in the American Academy of Audiology.

Documentation
Submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics, detailing your expected degree along with institution and anticipated graduation dates.

A signature from a current Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology must accompany the application.

Download SAA Member Application (PDF)

SAA Members who apply after September 1, receive membership privileges for the balance of the current year and all of the following year for the annual dues rate.

Recently graduated? Find out how to upgrade your membership.

International Member

Eligibility
International Members are those who possess non-US formal academic training and/or clinical or research experience in the area of audiology, although there is no restriction on the type of degree held.

Documentation
Submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics, as well as a copy of your curriculum vitae, and a copy of your highest diploma.

Download International Member Application (PDF)

International Fellow

Eligibility
International Fellows are those who possess a US formal academic training with a Master’s degree or higher in the audiology field. A non-US degree is accepted with documentation that the degree held is the equivalent of a Master’s degree in the US.

Documentation
Submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics, as well as a copy of your curriculum vitae, and a copy of your highest diploma with proof of equivalency.

Download International Fellow Application (PDF)

International Associate

Eligibility
If one is eligible to be an International Fellow or an International Member, then that person can apply to be an International Associate Member, which affords him the limited benefit of being able to attend AudiologyNOW! (Annual Convention) and join the Continuing Education Registry at members’ rates. No other benefits of membership apply.

Documentation
Submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics, as well as a copy of your curriculum vitae, and a copy of your highest diploma.

Download International Associate Application (PDF)

Affiliate Member

Eligibility
An Affiliate Member is one who holds at least a masters degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning, and has an active professional interest in hearing, hearing science, or audiology in accordance with current Academy policy. An affiliate member is not an audiologist or is not otherwise eligible for membership as a Fellow. Affiliate Members are prohibited from using affiliation with the Academy for the promotion of commercial products or services.

Documentation
Submit a completed application, being sure to sign the Code of Ethics, along with a copy of your highest diploma, your curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation from current Fellows of the American Academy of Audiology.

Download Affiliate Member Application (PDF)

For more information, contact the membership department today or call 1-800-222-2336, ext. 1051 or ext. 1047.