Doris McLallen
NYS College/University Director

AAUW promotes equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. By joining AAUW, we belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.

These words convey our mission and our promise to our members. For more than 125 years, AAUW has fought for opportunities for women and to promote education for all. Much has been accomplished, but much remains to be done. You are already at the best place to learn about AAUW in New York. Please enjoy exploring our web-site. To learn more about AAUW nationally, check out www.aauw.org. Also learn about "Campaign College", our national training program which teaches young women about running for and winning student offices on their campuses.

AAUW welcomes current undergraduate college students as student affiliates for the special dues of $17. New York State waives student dues, and branches each decide what is necessary, but many do not charge students.

As a student affiliate, you’ll enjoy

• Opportunities for activism. Make a difference in your world. Work with AAUW members and other committed student affiliates on community projects, policy issues, and voter education.
• Internships. Gain valuable experience through AAUW branch internships while improving the future for women and girls.
• A powerful network. Take advantage of an influential, supportive network of 1,000 branches and approximately 100,000 women from diverse backgrounds and professions.
• Leadership training. Develop your leadership skills by attending the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Work with your local branch or campus satellite to initiate and coordinate projects that matter to you. Speak out on ways to recruit and retain student affiliates and shape AAUW programs for younger members on the Student Advisory Council. And take advantage of AAUW’s many leadership workshops and manuals to give you the edge.
• Professional and educational support. Work with mentors who hold the degrees and jobs you covet, and let these women help you take the next step on your education and career ladder.
• Today's news at your fingertips. Be the first to know about the latest research affecting women, girls, and education. Learn about the people and issues affecting your life as a student and a woman through AAUW Outlook, Mission & Action, e-mail alerts, and a website — all free.
• A voice in government. Let AAUW’s lobbying efforts strengthen your voice on issues concerning education, health, and other areas critical to women and families. Participate in these efforts by joining the AAUW Capitol Hill Lobby Corps.
• Increased buying power. Take advantage of exclusive member discounts and value-added services for AAUW books and merchandise; auto insurance; credit cards; travel; magazine subscriptions; quality health insurance plans; and books.

Who Can Join as a Student Affiliate? An AAUW student affiliate is defined as an individual enrolled as an undergraduate in a two- or four-year regionally accredited educational institution. Graduate students are not considered "student affiliates".

You can download a membership brochure at http://www.aauw.org/About/join/upload/JoinStudents.pdf

If you have a credit card, you can join online at https://svc.aauw.org/join/joinform.cfml#eform

AAUW offers new graduates a gift membership for their first year after graduation. However, there is a time limit for applying so be sure to contact me or your local branch as soon as possible (even before imminent graduation). You can also contact your local branch by going to the “find a branch" page on this website.

Graduate students are invited to become regular members of AAUW.