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
One individual is identified by the institution 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.
K-12 Institution
One individual is identified by the institution as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.
Membership dues are $600 for 5 staff members.
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.
System/ District
One individual is identified by the institution as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.
Membership dues are $750 for 5 staff members.
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.
International Institution
One individual is identified by the institution as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.
Membership dues are $750 for 5 staff.
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.
Library/ Museum
One individual is identified by the institution as the primary representative. This person serves as the principal contact between APPA and the institution.
Membership dues are $750 for 5 staff members.
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.
Current Dues/ Fee Structure
Is your institution already a member? Visit myAPPA to create an online account to have access to all of the membership benefits.
Questions? Please contact APPA member services at membership@appa.org.