Membership

Join our national network of innovative, powerful, and transformative SACNAS members from all over the United States.

Memberships

You Belong Here

There is a place for you in STEM, where you can show up exactly as you are — Where your identities are affirmed as your strength, your roots are nurtured, not dismissed.

Becoming a SACNAS member is an invitation to bring your whole self to the STEM field. Our memberships begin for students at the undergraduate level and serve every stage of your education and career, no matter what path you take. If you are a high school student or younger, we encourage you to follow SACNAS channels and keep up your interest in STEM!

Click HERE for group membership options

Memberships

You Belong Here

There is a place for you in STEM, where you can show up exactly as you are — Where your identities are affirmed as your strength, your roots are nurtured, not dismissed.

Becoming a SACNAS member is an invitation to bring your whole self to the STEM field. Our memberships begin for students at the undergraduate level and serve every stage of your education and career, no matter what path you take. If you are a high school student or younger, we encourage you to follow SACNAS channels and keep up your interest in STEM!

Click HERE for group membership options

Membership Means More

Become a member to access:

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Welcoming

Community

from all STEM disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences

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Culturally-Centered

Programs

to advance your skills and goals in STEM

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Year-Round

Events

bringing science, culture, & community together

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Online

Services

to access opportunity and community 365 days a year

Membership Means More

Become a member to access:

MemberIcon

Welcoming

Community

from all STEM disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences

microscope

Culturally-Centered

Programs

to advance your skills and goals in STEM

handshake

Year-Round

Events

bringing science, culture, & community together

gears

Online

Services

to access opportunity and community 365 days a year

Support for member dues is available!

Contact members@sacnas.org for assistance.

Membership Options

$25

per year

Student

Currently Enrolled Undergraduate, Postbacc, Graduate Students

$50

per year

New Professional/ Postdoc

Current Postdocs or Recent Graduates (graduated less than 1 year ago; no longer enrolled in school)

$100

per year

Professional

Basic Membership for Early, Mid, or Late Career Professionals

$150

per year

Upgraded Professional

Upgrade for professionals looking to support SACNAS Chapters

Access to members-only online community

Eligible to start a chapter (student or professional)

Discounted registration for SACNAS Annual Conference

Invitation to live webinars (and recordings) and events

Access to members-only content, including quarterly e-newsletter

Access to Career Center custom job and opportunity alerts

Eligible for student programs (travel scholarships, research presentations, mentoring)

GRE Fee Waiver (limited availability - first come, first served)

Eligible for professional programs, including leadership institutes

Discount on first career center job posting

Portion of your dues supports a SACNAS Chapter

*Free graduation upgrade for previous student-level members

Other Options

✨ Are you a student, staff or faculty at a Tribal College/University? Join the TCU Virtual Chapter for sponsored membership! Contact elisabeth@sacnas.org for more information.

💚 If you need assistance with your membership dues, please email members@sacnas.org for more information.

MEMBERSHIP TERMS: All memberships AUTOMATICALLY RENEW annually (every 365 days). Unless canceled, memberships non-refundable. Click here for more information.

Membership Options

$25

per year

Student

Currently Enrolled Undergraduate, Postbacc, Graduate Students

Access to members-only online community

Eligible to start a chapter (student or professional)

Discounted registration for SACNAS Annual Conference

Invitation to live webinars (and recordings) and events

Access to members-only content, including quarterly e-newsletter

Access to Career Center custom job and opportunity alerts

Eligible for student programs (travel scholarships, research presentations, mentoring)

GRE Fee Waiver (limited availability - first come, first served)

Eligible for professional programs, including leadership institutes

Discount on first career center job posting

Portion of your dues supports a SACNAS Chapter

*Free graduation upgrade for previous student-level members

$50

per year

New Professional/ Postdoc

Current Postdocs or Recent Graduates (graduated less than 1 year ago; no longer enrolled in school)

Access to members-only online community

Eligible to start a chapter (student or professional)

Discounted registration for SACNAS Annual Conference

Invitation to live webinars (and recordings) and events

Access to members-only content, including quarterly e-newsletter

Access to Career Center custom job and opportunity alerts

Eligible for student programs (travel scholarships, research presentations, mentoring)

GRE Fee Waiver (limited availability - first come, first served)

Eligible for professional programs, including leadership institutes

Discount on first career center job posting

Portion of your dues supports a SACNAS Chapter

*Free graduation upgrade for previous student-level members

$100

per year

Professional

Basic Membership for Early, Mid, or Late Career Professionals

Access to members-only online community

Eligible to start a chapter (student or professional)

Discounted registration for SACNAS Annual Conference

Invitation to live webinars (and recordings) and events

Access to members-only content, including quarterly e-newsletter

Access to Career Center custom job and opportunity alerts

Eligible for student programs (travel scholarships, research presentations, mentoring)

GRE Fee Waiver (limited availability - first come, first served)

Eligible for professional programs, including leadership institutes

Discount on first career center job posting

Portion of your dues supports a SACNAS Chapter

*Free graduation upgrade for previous student-level members

$150

per year

Upgraded Professional

Upgrade for professionals looking to support SACNAS Chapters

Access to members-only online community

Eligible to start a chapter (student or professional)

Discounted registration for SACNAS Annual Conference

Invitation to live webinars (and recordings) and events

Access to members-only content, including quarterly e-newsletter

Access to Career Center custom job and opportunity alerts

Eligible for student programs (travel scholarships, research presentations, mentoring)

GRE Fee Waiver (limited availability - first come, first served)

Eligible for professional programs, including leadership institutes

Discount on first career center job posting

Portion of your dues supports a SACNAS Chapter

*Free graduation upgrade for previous student-level members

✨ Are you a student, staff or faculty at a Tribal College/University? Join the TCU Virtual Chapter for sponsored membership! Contact elisabeth@sacnas.org for more information.

💚 If you need assistance with your membership dues, please email members@sacnas.org for more information.

MEMBERSHIP TERMS: All memberships AUTOMATICALLY RENEW annually (every 365 days). Unless canceled, memberships non-refundable. Click here for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I am not Chicano/Hispanic or Native American. Can I be a SACNAS member?

YES!! Our name is a testament to our founding during the Chicano and American Indian civil rights movements. Everyone is welcome to become a SACNAS member, regardless of gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, race, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, or religion (including the lack thereof or religious dress and grooming). We look forward to welcoming you to our SACNAS family!

New/Potential Members

Why should I become a member? / How much does membership cost?

At SACNAS, we create space where all STEM students and professionals can feel like they belong, can embrace their intersectional identities, and be empowered to bring their whole selves to STEM.

Member dues represent an investment in yourself and in your community. All membership dues are on an annual basis – see above.

How can I gift or sponsor a membership for someone other than myself?

Thank you for supporting our growing SACNISTA community! Click here to gift a membership to someone else.

When I try to log-in, my account says "Currently Under Review" and will not allow me to log in. Why?

New (or recently renewed) members must verify their email address via an automated confirmation email. Please check your email SPAM or JUNK folder to find this email, and follow the prompts to confirm your email address is correct. If you cannot locate this email, please contact members@sacnas.org and include your first and last name.

I have not received any communications about my new membership. What do I do?

Please keep an eye out for emails from members@sacnas.org which will inform you about your benefits and update you on opportunities available to you. These emails may go to spam or junk.

Does SACNAS have institutional or group memberships?

No, we do not offer organizational memberships or group rates at this time.

If you are purchasing a membership for a large group, click here..

What does "SACNISTA" mean?

“SACNISTA” is a term we use to refer to our members. It comes from adding “-ista” to the organization’s name “SACNAS”. Adding this suffix indicates that SACNISTAs (or members) are people who share SACNAS’ values and passion for STEM. SACNISTAs bring their full authentic selves to our community to inspire and support one another. Anyone can be a SACNISTA— just click above to join us as a member!

Current Members

I can't sign-in. How do I re-set my password?

Click here to reset your password. You will receive an email from members@sacnas.org with a link to reset your password. Please check your spam or junk folder for this email.

If you don’t know your login email or continue to have problems, please email members@sacnas.org with your first name, last name, and last known membership-associated email address.

How can I change my email address?

To change or update your email address. Log in to your SACNAS Member Portal and click on My Profile > My Info > Click on the Pencil Icon to update your email address.

How do I check when my membership expires?

Sign into your membership here and click "My Profile" and then click "Membership Tab" to see your expiration date. 

How do I view/download/print a copy of my membership receipt?

Click here for instructions. 

How do I renew my membership? / Why can't I renew my membership?

SACNAS memberships can be manually renewed up to 3 months before your renewal date, or you may opt-in to automatic renewal to ensure your membership continues without interruption. Click here for detailed instructions or contact Member Services at members@SACNAS.org for assistance.

I don’t want to my membership to renew automatically. How do I turn off auto-renew?

SACNAS memberships are not automatically renewed unless you have selected “automatic renewal” at the payment page. If you wish to turn off automatic renewal at any point, you may do so by signing-in to your Member Portal. Click here for detailed instructions.

I was a member a long time ago. Why can't I access my membership account? Should I make a new profile?

SACNAS periodically archives inactive member accounts. If you have not logged in to your membership in more than 2 years, please create a new account and contact members@sacnas.org for any questions.

How do I hide my personal information from the directory/ my profile?

 To opt-out (or back in) to the member directory, please follow detailed steps here.

Cancellations & Refunds

All SACNAS memberships end after 365 days unless you manually renew. If you do not wish to continue your membership and you are not on automatic-renewal, no action needs to be taken. If you wish to renew, please visit your Member Portal here. If you wish to set up your membership on auto-renew please follow the instructions here or contact Member Services at members@sacnas.org.

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