Members: Membership Information

Thank You For Your Interest In Joining

The Rhode Island Psychological Association!

We welcome your support and participation through membership. RIPA provides services that support all psychologists and the public, but membership brings additional benefits.

Who may join RIPA? RIPA includes psychologists and students of Psychology from all specialties, including researchers, clinicians, academicians, practitioners in public agencies, and industrial, organizational, and school psychologists.

Membership Categories and Annual Dues

Member: (a) any person who was a member of RIPA as of June 1, 1965; or (b) a Fellow or Member of the American PsychologicalAssociation; or (c) a person holding a Doctoral degree in Psychology or a closely related field, in which a majority of the academic courses were in Psychology, and conferred by a graduate or professional school which is regionally accredited or which has achieved such accreditation within five years of the year the Doctorate was granted.

* An "Associate" is a person holding a Master's Degree in Psychology or a closely-related field, in which a majority of the academic courses were in Psychology, who has three full years of experience in the field of psychology (which may include professional internships). The degree must be conferred by a graduate or professional school which is regionally accredited or which has achieved such accreditation within five years of the year the Master's Degree was granted.

Endorsement Statement: An applicant for Member status must be a Member or Fellow of the APA or must be endorsed by two current RIPA Members. Similarly, an applicant for Associate or Student status, must either belong to APA as an Associate or Student, or must be endorsed by two current RIPA Members. Please note, that if you would like to join but do not at present know two RIPA Members, please contact the RIPA office.

To Join, you may 1) Fill out an Application Online; 2) Download a printable pdf and mail it to our office with dues payment; or 3) call RIPA to have an application sent to you.