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Join the world’s largest society for chemical professionals. Stay up-to-date on the latest scientific and technical information with individual subscriptions to ACS journals and a free subscription to the weekly Chemical & Engineering News magazine.

Take charge of your career with continuing education opportunities. Network with your peers through discipline-specific Technical Divisions. Members have access to career services such as the job search tool at ACS Careers, resume review, and the salary comparator. ACS welcomes members from across the globe. Join the ACS community today and enjoy the benefits of membership.

Benefits of Membership

There are so many reasons to join the largest society for chemical professionals. From aspiring scientists to veteran chemists, ACS is here to support you and enhance your professional development.

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Membership Types

Premium

 

Access to all benefits. The best option for students, professionals, or retired, now at a better price.

$160 Regular Members & Society Affiliates

$80 Recent Graduates*

$55 Graduate Students

$25 Undergraduate Students

$80 Retired

$0 Emeritus

Standard

 

A new option featuring a slimmed-down set of benefits at half the price.

$80 Regular Members

$40 Recent Graduates*

Basic

 

Introductory set of complimentary benefits.

$0 Community Associate

Gain access to all benefits in the Standard Package plus:

 

  • Up to a 40% discount on ACS Meetings & Events registration fees
  • ACS Publications and Author Benefits
  • Access to the ACS Webinars® Library
  • 25 activities annually through CAS SciFinder®
  • ACS Course and Workshop Discounts

 

*An individual who has received their degree in a chemical or related science within the past 12 months, and is entering the workforce qualifies for the 1-year Recent Graduate dues discount.

 

 

 

  • Weekly issues of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) digital edition
  • Quarterly ACS Discovery Reports
  • Member-only awards, grants, and fellowships
  • First-time members can join up to 3 Technical Divisions in their first year

 

*An individual who has received their degree in a chemical or related science within the past 12 months, and is entering the workforce qualifies for the 1-year Recent Graduate dues discount.

 

 

 

 

  • Access limited benefits and scientific content​
  • Introduce yourself to the ACS community and connect with a global network of professionals
  • Stay connected to the field and gain scientific insights