How to Join

The path to membership is simple:

1. Fill out the membership application. Not sure which member type to choose? See our explanation of member types here. 
   
   Please note: You may receive an automated dues invoice when you submit your application—we recommend waiting to pay it until your membership has been approved, so we can make any necessary adjustments and ensure you are being billed for the correct amount based on the application you’ve submitted.


2. Your application will be processed for approval.
   
   • If any changes or clarifications are needed, our member services manager will reach out to the person who submitted the application.
   • If the application is approved, you will receive a notification email from our system. At this point, we will adjust your invoice if needed to the prorated amount—dues are prorated 50% beginning July 1.


3. Your membership does not become active until we receive your first dues payment. Payment instructions will be on your invoice. 

Membership renews annually on January 1 for the calendar year (January 1 – December 31). 

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Getting Started as a New Member 

After we receive your first dues payment, we will send a welcome email to the person who submitted the membership application with instructions on setting up your member account and taking advantage of member benefits. This includes:

• How to add any additional employees who should have access or who you would like to add to our email list. You will have the ability to add up to 20 people under your company membership initially, but we can expand that number if you need more seats.
• A marketing toolkit with sample communications you can use to announce your APR membership. 
• Instructions for claiming your complimentary member subscription to the APR Global Design Catalog. Please note that you will need to create a separate login.

Questions about managing an existing APR membership? Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.