Become a Member
Join an association of over 2,300 QA professionals who are dedicated to implementing Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in industry, government, academia and consulting. 2013 Membership Brochure
Review the requirements for the membership types below and find the one that best fits you. Apply and submit any supporting documentation required for your membership type.
SQA membership is based on a calendar year operating from 1 January through 31 December and membership dues are not prorated.
Membership Types
Requirements for each Membership Type
In addition to dues payment, documentation must be submitted as outlined below. Submit documentation via e-mail to sqa@sqa.org, via fax at +1 434.977.1856 or via surface mail to Society of Quality Assurance, 154 Hansen Road, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22911 USA.
If you have questions, please e-mail us at sqa@sqa.org or phone us at +1 434.297.4772.
| Active Membership Requirements |
| Application |
Online Application:
If you have an online account or If you do not yet have an online account
2013 Hard Copy Application |
Documentation
(Send to address above) |
Resume documenting active involvement in the QA profession, including all of the following:
- At least two years current professional experience in QA;
- Employment history, including duties and duration of all professional positions in QA;
- Professional activities, including allied affiliations and activities, published articles, awards, etc.;
- Education and training, including GCP, GLP, GMP and QA training.
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Evidence of attendance at quality assurance meetings, such as the registration receipts, copies of your name badge showing the name of the meeting, etc. Acceptable QA meetings include those sponsored by SQA, SQA Regional Chapters or by other liaison or affiliate organizations. A syllabus must be attached for training sponsored by an organization other than SQA or any of its Chapters or Specialty Sections.
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Letters of Sponsorship:
Attach letters of sponsorship from two Active SQA members in good standing.
Letter of Sponsorship Template |
| Processing Time |
4 to 6 weeks |
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| Affiliate Membership Requirements |
| Application |
Online Application:
If you have an online account or If you do not yet have an online account
2013 Hard Copy Application |
| Documentation |
No further documentation is required for Affiliate membership, but your organizational affiliation and job title/position will be reviewed. |
| Processing Time |
2 to 3 weeks |
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| Student Membership Requirements |
| Application |
Hard Copy Student Application |
Documentation
(Send to address above) |
Proof of enrollment as a full-time student in an accredited college or university (minimum 12 credit hours). Submit one (1) of the following:
- Letter/signature of Department Chair/Advisor (see letter template);
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- Signature/Information included on the hardcopy application;
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- Formal verification document (i.e., enrollment verification form) issued by the college/university.
NOTE: Documentation is required every year with membership renewal.
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| Processing Time |
4 to 6 weeks |
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| Outreach Membership Requirements |
| Application |
Hard Copy Outreach Application showing that you are in a low or middle income country as defined by the World Bank.
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Documentation
(Send to address above) |
Your current CV
EMCC will review your application and CV to confirm that you have an interest in the QA profession and that you qualify for Outreach membership.
NOTE: Documentation is required every year with membership renewal.
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| Processing Time |
2 to 3 weeks |
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