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New Professional Membership
What is New Professional Membership at ABCT?
New Professional Membership is available in three tiers. Your tier directly correlates to the year you receive your terminal graduate degree.
Click here to learn more about the benefits of ABCT Membership.
New Professional 1
Open to those who obtained, or will obtain, a terminal graduate degree between July 15, 2025 and July 14, 2026. This includes postdoctoral trainees who earned their degree during this time. A copy of your diploma or a letter from your advisor confirming your recent graduation must be included. You will have the opportunity to upload it on the application.
New Professional 2
Open to those who obtained a terminal graduate degree between July 15, 2024 and July 14, 2025. This includes postdoctoral trainees who earned their degree during this time. A copy of your diploma or a letter from your advisor confirming your recent graduation must be included. You will have the opportunity to upload it on the application.
New Professional 3
Open to those who obtained a terminal graduate degree between July 15, 2023 and July 14, 2024. This includes postdoctoral trainees who earned their degree during this time. A copy of your diploma or a letter from your advisor confirming your recent graduation must be included. You will have the opportunity to upload it on the application.
How Much is New Professional Membership?
New Professional Membership is priced based on tier. You may only belong to one tier per membership year. Upon the next year, you must move on to the next year, with New Professional 3 presumably moving on to Full Membership. Prices listed are for the upcoming ABCT Membership Year.
- New Professional 1: $100
- New Professional 2: $160
- New Professional 3: $215
When Can I Apply or Renew for the Upcoming ABCT Membership Year?
You are now able to apply to be an ABCT member or renew your existing membership:
Click here for the New Professional Member application or click here to renew your membership.
You must be registered for the 2026–2027 Membership Year to receive the member discount when registering for the 2026 Convention.