Join NCPA

Choose the Membership Level That Fits Your Professional Journey


Whether you’re an established psychologist, an early career professional, or a student preparing to enter the field, NCPA offers membership options designed to meet you where you are. Each level provides full access to the resources, advocacy, and community support that define the North Carolina Psychological Association.


Explore the categories below to find the membership that best matches your professional stage and join a network committed to advancing psychology across our state.


**Up to 85% of your membership dues may be deducted on your individual tax return. Please consult with your tax professional to ensure these are reported and deducted appropriately.**

Membership Period:
July 1- June 30


All memberships expire June 30 regardless of when you join or renew. 

NCPA Membership Levels

Individual Memberships

NCPA members
  • Must be engaged or seeking to be engaged in professional work that is primarily psychological in nature and have earned a doctoral or master’s degree in psychology or an area that is psychological in nature. 
  • Must be currently licensed by the North Carolina Psychology Board or include a current official transcript of a graduate degree in psychology.

Members in all categories of membership must maintain ethical standards of professional conduct set forth in the APA Code.

  • Sustainer

    Benefits Include:

    • NCPA Listserv
    • Publications: Association Matters, Advocacy and Practice Updates, NC InPSYder
    • Discounted Continuing Education 
    Choose This Level

  • Investor

    All Sustainer member benefits PLUS

    • Online Practice Toolkit 
    • Insurance Committee SWAT Team 
    • NCPA Online Referral Directory 
    Choose This Level

  • Benefactor

    All Sustainer and Investor member benefits PLUS

    • 1 Classified Ad
    • 1 Free 3-hour CE workshop 
    • Special Annual Recognition  
    Choose This Level

  • ECP

    Includes all Sustainer membership benefits during the first two years post graduate.  

    Choose This Level

  • Retired

    Benefits Include:

    • Association Matters 
    • Collegial Networking 
    • Committee Opportunities 
    • Colleague Assistance Program 
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Students

Graduate Students shall be in advanced study programs in psychology. The application must include a letter from the department verifying degree candidacy or include a current official transcript. 

Undergraduate Students shall be students who are majoring in psychology. 

  • Student

    Benefits Include:

    • Legislative Advocacy 
    • Association Matters 
    • Collegial Networking 
    • Committee Opportunities 
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Out-of-State

Out-of-State Members shall be persons who have been members in good standing who have moved to another state and wish to maintain affiliation or psychologists or students from another state who wish to become affiliated with the Association. Out-of-State Members shall not hold office nor serve as chairpersons of committees. They are considered non-voting members of the Association. Out-of-State Members may serve as members of committees of the Association and participate in programs and discussions of issues. 

  • Out-of-State

    Benefits Include:

    • Association Matters 
    • Collegial Networking 
    • Committee Opportunities 
    • Colleague Assistance Program 
    Choose This Level