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Institutional Membership

Institutional membership is open to all 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year community and technical colleges, K-12, school districts, and libraries and museums that have a facilities department and administrator.

The APPA and regional membership year is April 1 to March 31.

Ready to become part of the educational facilities community? Select the appropriate membership type from the list below. Regional membership is required for membership in APPA.

4 Year Institution and Community College

The institution identifies one individual as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution. Institutions may add unlimited associate members to receive member benefits at no additional cost.

Dues for 4-year and 2-year institutions are based on an institution’s full-time equivalent student enrollment and gross institutional expenditures (IPEDS) from the U.S. Department of Education.

Benefits of membership:

  • Subscriptions to Facilities Manager magazine.
  • Significant discounts on educational programs, publications, and other APPA products and services.
  • Access to APPA’s annual Thought Leaders Report dedicated to discussions on the future of higher education and the impact of that future on educational facilities.
  • Access to the virtual Membership Directory & Resource Guide.
  • A subscription to Inside APPA, APPA’s biweekly e-newsletter.
  • Eligibility for APPA professional awards.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and participate as an APPA officer or committee member.
  • Participation in surveys, data collection efforts, research studies and other projects.
  • Access to Job Express – APPA’s job listing service for facilities professionals, whether you are looking for a job or searching for a candidate.
  • Access to public policy information, including environmental compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Eligibility for APPA Professional Development program scholarships.

Contact our Member Services Team to join today!

K-12 Institution

The institution identifies one individual as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.

Benefits of membership:

  • Subscriptions to Facilities Manager magazine.
  • Significant discounts on educational programs, publications, and other APPA products and services.
  • Access to APPA’s annual Thought Leaders Report dedicated to discussions on the future of higher education and the impact of that future on educational facilities.
  • Access to the virtual Membership Directory & Resource Guide.
  • A subscription to Inside APPA, APPA’s biweekly e-newsletter.
  • Eligibility for APPA professional awards.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and participate as an APPA officer or committee member.
  • Participation in surveys, data collection efforts, research studies and other projects.
  • Access to Job Express – APPA’s job listing service for facilities professionals, whether you are looking for a job or searching for a candidate.
  • Access to public policy information, including environmental compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Eligibility for APPA Professional Development program scholarships.

Contact our Member Services Team to join today!

System/ District

The institution identifies one individual as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.

Benefits of membership:

  • Subscriptions to Facilities Manager magazine.
  • Significant discounts on educational programs, publications, and other APPA products and services.
  • Access to APPA’s annual Thought Leaders Report dedicated to discussions on the future of higher education and the impact of that future on educational facilities.
  • Access to the virtual Membership Directory & Resource Guide.
  • A subscription to Inside APPA, APPA’s biweekly e-newsletter.
  • Eligibility for APPA professional awards.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and participate as an APPA officer or committee member.
  • Participation in surveys, data collection efforts, research studies and other projects.
  • Access to Job Express – APPA’s job listing service for facilities professionals, whether you are looking for a job or searching for a candidate.
  • Access to public policy information, including environmental compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Eligibility for APPA Professional Development program scholarships.

Contact our Member Services Team to join today!

International Institution

The institution identifies one individual as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.

Benefits of membership:

  • Subscriptions to Facilities Manager magazine.
  • Significant discounts on educational programs, publications, and other APPA products and services.
  • Access to APPA’s annual Thought Leaders Report dedicated to discussions on the future of higher education and the impact of that future on educational facilities.
  • Access to the virtual Membership Directory & Resource Guide.
  • A subscription to Inside APPA, APPA’s biweekly e-newsletter.
  • Eligibility for APPA professional awards.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and participate as an APPA officer or committee member.
  • Participation in surveys, data collection efforts, research studies and other projects.
  • Access to Job Express – APPA’s job listing service for facilities professionals, whether you are looking for a job or searching for a candidate.
  • Access to public policy information, including environmental compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Eligibility for APPA Professional Development program scholarships.

Contact our Member Services Team to join today!

Library/ Museum

The institution identifies one individual as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.

Benefits of membership:

  • Subscriptions to Facilities Manager magazine.
  • Significant discounts on educational programs, publications, and other APPA products and services.
  • Access to APPA’s annual Thought Leaders Report dedicated to discussions on the future of higher education and the impact of that future on educational facilities.
  • Access to the virtual Membership Directory & Resource Guide.
  • A subscription to Inside APPA, APPA’s biweekly e-newsletter.
  • Eligibility for APPA professional awards.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and participate as an APPA officer or committee member.
  • Participation in surveys, data collection efforts, research studies and other projects.
  • Access to Job Express – APPA’s job listing service for facilities professionals, whether you are looking for a job or searching for a candidate.
  • Access to public policy information, including environmental compliance and regulatory updates.
  • Eligibility for APPA Professional Development program scholarships.

Contact our Member Services Team to join today!

Current Dues/ Fee Structure

Questions? Please contact APPA member services at [email protected].