Join as an individual member and immediately become part of a welcoming, knowledgeable, and influential community of GIS professionals. Whether you are a student, are in the early years or mid-career, an experienced leader or an industry legend, there is a place for you here. Take advantage of the many benefits of membership including:
Significant discounts on registration fees for education, training, and events including conferences, the GIS Leadership Academy, workshops, and webinars.
Access to the GPN Learning Annex, which is bursting at the seams with previously recorded webinars, certified workshops that have been updated to on-demand courses, conference proceedings, and more. Earn certificates of completion to use for GISP education points and take the opportunity to learn on your own time. Of course, GPN members can access the content for free or at drastically discounted fees.
Subscriptions to The GIS Professional and GPN Digest and access to the vast electronic Library of conference proceedings, Journal articles, and other resources.
Ample opportunities for relevant peer-to-peer interaction to share lessons learned and gather advice from fellow members... saving time, aggravation, and potentially money.
Access to a Career Center to post resumes/CVs and an unlimited number of job postings.
Advocacy efforts to support and protect the profession.
Volunteer opportunities to contribute to GPN Committees and Task Force initiatives and influence the association's direction and influence, while developing leadership skills that benefit you both personally and professionally.
An abundance of Contributions Points toward your GISP certification and renewal.
A built-in local community! Membership in your local (U.S. currently) chapter is included with your membership. Note that some chapters may charge membership dues.
....and so much more!
We strive to provide exceptional experiences, a vibrant community, and essential tools for GIS professionals at all stages of their careers.
"The connections and opportunities GPN has provided me have been overwhelmingly valuable! From having a network of geospatial colleagues to the strategic planning and emerging technology skills I can use as a leader in my organization, GPN returns so much on my membership and time investment that I will always be an active member and volunteer!"
- Ashley Hitt, GISP, Senior Vice President of Program Management at Cultivate Geospatial Solutions, Louisville, Kentucky
Dues Amount
Professional Membership(pro-rated according to first year join date - thereafter $195 annually)
Student Membership(pro-rated according to first year join date - thereafter $20 annually): Available to full-time students who are currently enrolled as graduate students and have 9 credit hours or more or are undergrads and have 12 credit hours or more of courses.
Young Professional Membership(pro-rated according to first year join date - thereafter $125 annually): Available to individuals who are 35 years of age or younger qualify for this discounted membership – a $75 annual savings. (Limited to no more than five consecutive years of URISA membership.)
Retired Membership(pro-rated according to first year join date - thereafter $75 annually): Some of our most active leaders are retired.
Unemployed Membership(pro-rated according to first year join date - thereafter $75 annually while unemployed).
Refer to the schedule below for first-year join date pro-rated amounts.
First-year join date
Payment Due
January 1 - March 31
75% of annual dues fee:
Professional: $146.25
Young Professional: $93.75
Student: $15
Retired: $56.25
Unemployed: $56.25
April 1 - June 30
50% of annual dues fee
Professional: $97.50
Young Professional: $62.50
Student: $10
Retired: $37.50
Unemployed: $37.50
July 1 - September 30
25% for remainder of current year, plus 100% dues for following year:
Professional: $243.75
Young Professional: $156.25
Student: $25
Retired: $93.75
Unemployed: $93.75
October 1 - December 31
Free for remainder of current year, 100% of dues pre-paid for future year:
Professional: $195
Young Professional: $125
Student: $20
Retired: $75
Unemployed: $75
Important: Add chapter membership dues of $25 if you reside in these states: Alaska, Florida, Louisiana or Oklahoma.
U.S. Chapter membership in other locations is included with your membership.
"Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, GPN is the GIS professional organization for you. This organization has allowed me to grow my professional network as well as enhance my teaching and technological expertise through participation in various events. Whether your involvement is with a regional chapter or attending international events, the experience will leave you yearning for more. Try it, I promise you wouldn’t be disappointed."
- Elthron M. Anderson, GISP, Geospatial Technology and Infrastructure Asset Manager, Southgate Water & Sanitation Districts, Centennial, Colorado
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