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.
student membership
Is open to any student currently working toward a degree.
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.
DEPARTMENT membership
Is open to college or university departments.
lambda pi eta membership
Lambda Pi Eta and Sigma Chi Eta Honor Society members may beeligible to receivea complimentary Student Membership.To confirm your eligibility, please complete this inquiry form.
Membership Tiers
TIER | INCOME (SELF-REPORTED) | ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP | TWO-YEARS MEMBERSHIP WITH 10% DISCOUNT | THREE-YEARS MEMBERSHIP WITH 15% DISCOUNT |
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1 | $24,999 and below | $65 | $115 | $165 |
2 | $25,000 – $39,000 | $135 | $230 | $340 |
3 | $40,000 – $59,999 | $155 | $270 | $395 |
4 | $60,000 – $79,999 | $175 | $310 | $450 |
5 | $80,000 – $99,000 | $195 | $345 | $505 |
6 | $100,000 – $119,999 | $220 | $395 | $560 |
7 | $120,000 – $139,999 | $240 | $435 | $615 |
8 | $140,000 – $159,999 | $265 | $470 | $670 |
9 | $160,000 – $179,999 | $285 | $510 | $725 |
10 | $180,000 – $199,999 | $306 | $550 | $780 |
11 | $200,000 and up | $325 | $590 | $830 |
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Membership FAQs
This FAQ addresses common questions about our membership types, tiers, and access. If you have a question that is not listed below, please reach out directly to our Membership team.
After logging in to your online NCA account, simply proceed through the online renewal process. You will be prompted for payment at the end. Select “Bill Me,” print the invoice screen, and send the printed invoice to NCA with your payment.
All NCA members have online access to all current and archived issues of NCA’s 11 journals. To access the journals, click on the log-in button at the top of NCA’s website, and log in using your NCA member email and password. If you have forgotten your NCA password, simply click the “Forgot your Password?” link after clicking on the log-in button. Once you have logged in, select the “Read the Journals” button under the Publications tab at the top of the page. That link will take you to the NCA Online Journals Platform hosted on Taylor & Francis Online.
All journals have unique publication dates throughout the year, so it’s possible that you could receive an issue within a couple of weeks to a few months after purchasing your print subscription. Rest assured that your subscription entitles you to a full year’s worth of issues. If you feel that you missed a journal, please contact NCA’s Membership Department.
To join or renew a Department Membership, you must be the admin of the Department’s account. If your account has already been designated as the Department’s admin, click here to join or renew online. If you need to request administrative privileges to the Department’s account, please contact the Membership Department.
Per NCA policy, membership may be cancelled within five (5) days of receipt of payment. If you request a refund within five (5) days of taking advantage of the member rate for the NCA Annual Convention, the refund will be applied to your non-member convention fee and an additional invoice will be sent to you for the remaining balance.
Regular, Student and Department memberships last 365 days. For renewing members, your latest renewal will not begin until your previous membership year expires. You will not lose any days of membership if you renew early.
Please contact the Membership team for assistance.
Yes! Please reach out to the Membership team if you need to update/change your membership.
Yes, all members are able to pursue leadership opportunities at NCA. You can learn more about our interest groups and see the available calls here.
We offer one-year, two-year, three-year, and life time memberships.