Membership is open to all individuals and to cultural or educational institutions.
Members are encouraged to participate in all of the asssociation's activities, especially through the regional chapters, the annual conventions, and the committees. The 2000 Annual Meeting was held October 11-14 in Detroit, Michigan. American Quarterly, the Guide to American Studies Resources , and the ASA Newsletter are sent to all members. Reduced rates for subscriptions to American Studies International and Canandian Review of American Studies are available to ASA members.