Membership Information

Becoming a member of ASHE means joining a network of scholars, educators, and practitioners dedicated to advancing higher education research. With five membership categories tailored to support needs at every stage of your career, you'll find a collaborative community committed to innovation and advancing knowledge in higher education.

The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) has several purposes: to facilitate communication among individuals concerned with teaching, curriculum, research or professional service in the study of higher education; for educational purposes; to provide a forum for discussion of issues affecting the field of higher education; and to work with other persons or agencies concerned with the study of higher education. In doing so, we strengthen the institutions that we serve. ASHE offers a number of resources and professional development opportunities that will benefit you and keep you informed of the latest challenges to colleges and universities and to higher education at large. ASHE invites you to become a member today. ASHE is the scholarly home over 2,000 higher education researchers, practitioners, and students. As a member of the Association, you will receive:

  • Registration to the ASHE Conference, the annual gathering of 1,500+ members, 150+ breakout sessions (with nearly 500+ papers presented), four pre-conference forums, and numerous opportunities for networking and professional and personal development.
  • A subscription to the ASHE quarterly journal, The Review of Higher Education. The Review of Higher Education is considered one of the leading research journals in the field. The Review keeps scholars, academic leaders, and public policymakers abreast of critical issues facing higher education today.
  • Subscription to the weekly ASHE Listserv, a concise compilation of higher education announcements, job postings, and information.

As you review the ASHE website, remember that the Association for the Study of Higher Education can be your organization. We look forward to adding your name to the ranks of ASHE members.

Members from Low GDP Countries:

Effective January 2025, members from Low GDP countries are provided with a 50% discount on membership. This is based on a recommendation from the 2024 Strategic Workgroup on Global Dimensions and was approved by the Board of Directors in October 2024. These countries are classified by the World Bank as Low GDP Countries and as of January 2025 include: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Dem. Rep. of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau,  Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Togo, Uganda, and Rep. of Yemen.

To be eligible for registration at “Low GDP Country” ASHE Member rates, you must have residency in, be currently living in, and be a citizen of a qualifying country. The applicable membership rate will automatically show up for a member based on their address in the ASHE membership system. Please reach out to the ASHE Staff if there are any questions or issues.

Membership Options:

General Member

This category encompasses persons who engage or are interested in the study of higher education and who do not otherwise qualify for another membership category listed below.

 Join as General Member

Student Member

This category encompasses persons who engage or are interested in the study of higher education and who are graduate students in a masters or doctoral program

 Join as Student Member

Post Doc Member

This category encompasses persons who engage or are interested in the study of higher education and who are in a post-doctoral position at an institution, organization, etc.

 Join as Post Doc Member

Part-time Faculty Member

This category encompasses persons who engage or are interested in the study of higher education and who serve primarily as part-time faculty.

 Join as Part-time Faculty Member

Retired and/or Emeritus Member

This category encompasses persons who engage or are interested in the study of higher education and who have retired and/or been granted emeritus status.

 Join as Retired and/or Emeritus Member