Members are represented by consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, building owners, employees of manufacturing companies, educational institutions, research organizations, government, architects, students or anyone concerned with HVAC & R for the built environment.
What Member Type is Right for You?
ASHRAE has three grades of membership awarded to applicants based on their experience and participation in the industry.
- Member
- Associate Member
- Affiliate Member
- Student Member
MEMBER GRADE
Member Grade is open to anyone who has a combination of education, professional licensure and work experience equivalent to twelve years in the HVAC&R industry. You will be asked to provide information regarding your education, work, and professional licensure when applying for Member Grade.
Dues: Society dues for Member Grade are $102 annually.
Qualifications: The equivalent of 12 Society-approved years of experience composed of an approved combination of:
- Completed education beyond high school;
- Work experience (including research, teaching, design, contracting, engineering sales, or engineering management); and
Professional engineering or related registration or license issued by a legally authorized body
ASSOCIATE GRADE
Associate Grade membership is for those who have been in the industry for a few years and are focused on developing skills, and growing their network. Associate grade membership is open to anyone who has an interest in matters of design, operation, or maintenance in HVAC&R-related fields.
Dues: Society dues for Associate Grade are $102 annually.
Qualifications:
- Experience in technical matters or in design, operation, or maintenance in HVAC&R fields
- Interest in the advancement of the Society’s aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC & R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC & R engineering and its application.
AFFILIATE GRADE
Affiliate grade is a low cost, introductory membership for those who are either: (1) under 30 years of age OR (2) who have been honorably discharged from the Military within the past 5 years.
Dues: Society dues for this 3 year program are:
- $26 (1st Year)
- $39 (2nd Year)
- $51 (3rd Year)
Qualifications:
- Interest in the advancement of the Society’s aims, and sufficient qualifications to cooperate with HVAC&R engineers in the advancement of the knowledge relating to HVAC&R engineering and its application.
- For new members only.
- Must be either: (1) under 30 years of age OR (2) honorably discharged from the Military within the past 5 years
- Can only hold this grade for up to 3 cumulative years.
*Note: Affiliate Members do not receive a free annual edition of the ASHRAE Handbook*
STUDENT MEMBER
Student membership is designed for engineering students who may be considering a career in HVAC&R. Student members are given the opportunity to transfer to Associate grade membership after graduation using the SmartStart program.
Dues: Society dues are $10 annually
Qualifications:
- Must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field.
- Matriculated in an approved course of study in the arts and sciences covered by the Society’s objectives.
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