Benefits
As a member, enjoy online access to NCA’s 12 peer-reviewed journals, discounted event rates, networking opportunities, leadership roles, and award eligibility.
Enhance your career with valuable resources and connections throughout the field.
discounts
Enjoy steeply discounted registration rates for the NCA Convention and other events.
interest groups
Join NCA Interest Groups with membership in five Divisions and Sections for free* and unlimited caucuses.
*Additional Divisions and Sections are $5 each for a one-year membership, $10 each for a two-year membership, and $15 each for a three-year membership.
Journal Access
Gain free online access to NCA’s 12 journals, current and archived, and four additional Taylor & Francis Communication journals.
Leadership Opportunities
Explore opportunities for leadership roles within the Association.
Industry Recognition
Become eligible for all NCA awards, recognizing excellence in Communication.
Membership Types
There’s a membership type for everyone, whether you’re a student, researcher, educator, or practitioner, offering benefits to suit your needs.
regular membership
Is open to anyone interested in joining the National Communication Association. See pricing below.
student membership
Is open to any student currently working toward a degree. The cost is $75 for 365 days of membership.
RETIRED membership
Is open to any person interested in the Association’s purpose who has been a member of the Association for at least twenty-five years and is no longer working full time. Contact the Membership Team to for inquiries about eligibility.
LIFE membership
Is open to anyone interested in joining the National Communication Association. Membership is valid for life. The cost is $4,500 as a one-time payment or three annual installments of $1,600.
DEPARTMENT membership
Is open to college or university departments. The cost is $200 for 365 days of membership.
lambda pi eta membership
Lambda Pi Eta and Sigma Chi Eta Honor Society members may be eligible to receive a complimentary Student Membership. To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Membership team.
Membership Tiers
| TIER | INCOME (SELF-REPORTED) | ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP | TWO-YEARS MEMBERSHIP WITH 10% DISCOUNT | THREE-YEARS MEMBERSHIP WITH 15% DISCOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,999 and below | $95 | $150 | $200 |
| 2 | $25,000 – $39,000 | $170 | $275 | $385 |
| 3 | $40,000 – $59,999 | $190 | $315 | $440 |
| 4 | $60,000 – $79,999 | $210 | $355 | $500 |
| 5 | $80,000 – $99,000 | $230 | $390 | $555 |
| 6 | $100,000 – $119,999 | $255 | $440 | $615 |
| 7 | $120,000 – $139,999 | $275 | $480 | $670 |
| 8 | $140,000 – $159,999 | $305 | $525 | $735 |
| 9 | $160,000 – $179,999 | $325 | $565 | $790 |
| 10 | $180,000 – $199,999 | $345 | $605 | $845 |
| 11 | $200,000 and up | $365 | $645 | $895 |
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111th Annual Convention
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Interest Groups
Smaller communities within NCA’s large membership provide a range of resources including networking opportunities, Annual Convention programming, leadership opportunities, awards, and specialized information dissemination channels, among others.