Benefits of Student Membership in IPA

As a student of psychology, what's in it for me?

Student membership in IPA has many benefits. Belonging to IPA will help you:

Develop as a professional

IPA conferences, workshops, poster presentations, and publications give you a non-threatening environment through which to present your own research, as well as an opportunity to see many professional roles from a closer perspective.

Network with professionals across Iowa

Because of Iowa and IPA's sizes, it is possible to meet multiple professionals from your area and across the state. This can be helpful in gaining referral sources for clients, developing mentoring relationships, and learning about new practicum and research opportunities.

Stay informed of both state and national psychology-related issues

IPA offers continual legislative updates and opportunities to get involved in advocating for psychology-related issues. Furthermore, IPA is also a wonderful avenue for asking questions about those issues over the general or student listservs.

Meet other psychology students across Iowa

IPA, especially IPA conferences, allows students to meet and get to know each other for social reasons, for possible research collaboration, for professional opportunities, or just to share ideas and interests. We hope to expand this collaboration in the future through more student social activities throughout the year.

Join IPA

Student membership in IPA is only $40 per year.

• Use the online membership application
• Request a membership application from the IPA Central Office at ipa@ncn.net or 712-848-3595
• Contact the APAGS State Advocacy Coordinator, Scott Kaplan at 515-294-8579 or skrattoe@iastate.edu