Membership

Why Join VABA

For professionals, it is our ethical obligation to participate in behavior-analytic professional and scientific organizations.

Please note that membership is based on the calendar year (January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025) If you become a member today, your membership will last through the end of 2025 (or later if you choose a multi-year membership).

MEMBERSHIP FOR 2025 IS NOW OPEN!

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Types of Memberships

FULL MEMBERSHIP

BCBA-Ds, BCBAs, BCaBAs, or members with graduate degrees in a related area (voting members). – $30 per year or $80 for 3 years

SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Same as a Full Member, but provides substantial financial support to VABA beyond the required level; recognized in the VABA newsletter. – $70 per year or $200 for 3 years

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Those who do not meet Full or Student Membership requirements. – $20 per year

STUDENT/PRE-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

VirginiaABA recognizes Student/Pre-Professional Members as students and trainees in behavior analysis who meet the requirements under at least one of the following pathways:

Pathway 1: Active Undergraduates/Graduate Level Students
- Proven via proof of enrollment in at least 3 credit hours via unofficial transcript.
Pathway 2: Pre-Professional/Credential Seeking Individuals
- BCaBA or BCBA seeking
- Proof of active fieldwork accrual via letter from fieldwork supervisor

This membership is intended for all credential seeking individuals- not those who are already certified. For any exceptions to these pathway criteria, please contact us.

Student Membership is $15.00 per year

ABAI MEMBERSHIP

Did you know that members of VABA can become members of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) at a reduced rate? All you need is a confirmation letter from us. Email admin@virginiaaba.org to request.

Please note that a financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.