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NOTE: New/Reinstating Members joining after May 1 will be extended through the following membership year. Renewing members should log in or call OAH to avoid overpaying.
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OAH Membership Information and Categories
The OAH membership year is November 1 through October 31.
New/Reinstating Members joining after May 1 will be extended through the following membership year. Renewing members should log in to view a personalized invoice or call OAH to avoid overpaying.
Those wishing to join the OAH can choose the most applicable membership category from one of the three main groups:
Income-Based Memberships
Members in the following categories receive the Journal of American History as their primary publication.
| Under $40,000 | $60 |
| $40,000-69,000 | $95 |
| $70,000-99,000 | $150 |
| $100,000 and above | $200 |
Special-Focus Memberships
Members in the following categories choose the Journal of American History or the OAH Magazine of History as their primary publication.
| History Educator Primarily for American historians employed at the high school or community college levels | $60 |
| Retired | $60 |
| Bridge Available for new professionals or those who are only employed part-time (5-year limit) | $50 |
| Associate For the individual who does not make a living as an historian | $60 |
Student Membership
Student members enjoy a reduced membership rate ($40) but still receive all the benefits of membership. The Student Member category can be claimed for no more than 5 years total, and each year at the student level requires verification of student status. Acceptable forms of verification:
a) Photocopy of current dated student ID card;
b) Copy of dated registration for the current semester;
c) Letter of verification dated for the current semester from graduate student adviser or department chair
Special Membership Options
Dual Memberships: This option is available to members in any of the non-Student membership categories and is intended to save members living at the same address from receiving two copies of publications. Both the Primary and Secondary Members receive the benefits of individual membership but share one set of print publications and electronic access to the online versions of the publication. (The only exception is the Annual Meeting Program; both members receive their own copy.) For information on applying for this option, call 812-855-7311.
Sponsored Memberships:
Current members of the OAH in any of the non-Student membership categories may sponsor students or recent degree recipients who are not yet employed in academia to receive all the benefits of membership at a reduced rate. For more information, contact Susan Daut at 812-855-7311, or , or download the sponsored membership application form.Membership Policies
Postage for International Shipping: Members outside the United States are required to pay an additional fee of $25 per 12-month period, for the shipping and handling of printed OAH publications. Members may choose instead to only receive electronic access to publications.
Incorrect Payment Amounts: The OAH will contact you if your payment amount is incorrect. You are responsible for paying the balance due if your payment was short. In the event that you overpaid, you may either: (1) apply the overage as a donation to the OAH Prize Fund, or (2) apply a credit to next year’s membership. In the event that we do not hear from you within 30 days of contact, the overpayment will be applied as a donation.
