Membership Categories
Four-Year Higher Education Institution
Open to all four-year colleges that have a facilities department and administrator.
Community College/Technical College
Open to all two-year community and technical colleges that have a facilities department and administrator.
International Institutions
Open to all international higher education institutions that have a facilities department and administrator.
System/District Office
Open to all school districts, University or college systems that have a facilities officer that advises two or more officers within the same system.
Library, Museum, Gov., & Educational FM
Open to libraries, museums, government, and other educational institutions that have a facilities department and administrator.
Business Partners
Designed for companies of any size, APPA’s Business Partner membership allows you to reach institutional facilities professionals with products and services.
Affiliate
Affiliate Members of APPA include units or departments within educational institutions that are involved in facilities-related work but are not part of the primary facilities management team.
Students
Student membership is limited to full-time students studying facilities management or a related field at a degree-granting college or university.
APPA Membership Benefits
Job Express
Job Express is APPA’s popular, web-based, job listing site for educational facilities professionals and their employers. You can also post your resume under Resume Bank.
Professional Development
APPA’s professional development programs provide real-world leadership and technical skills uniquely designed for careers within all levels of educational facilities management.
Certification – The CEFP
Earning the Certified Educational Facilities Professional credential (CEFP) confirms your mastery of principles and practices in educational facilities management.
APPA Community
Join and talk with other APPA members on our new community platform. Coming soon!
Facilities Manager Magazine
Explore stories and insights from professionals shaping educational facilities.
APPA Bookstore
Get discounts on essential publications like the Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities.
APPA’s Body of Knowledge (BOK)
Use APPA’s digital library for foundational facilities management content.
Webinars
Join live or recorded sessions led by industry experts—free for members.