Join the Chapter

Further, while ARMA International can connect you to the global community of informational professionals, our chapter is your direct line to your local community. We provide opportunities to discuss current events and topics that directly impact us here in Louisiana and connect with other local professionals in the industry.

How to Join

In order to join our chapter, you’ll need to sign up to be a part of ARMA international. Here’s how to join:

1. Go to the Join ARMA sign up page and select “Sign Up” under any membership tier.
   • If you are a current practitioner, sign up for a Professional membership. If you are a retiree or industry partner, sign up for the Associate membership.
   • For Student Memberships, see below for more information.
2. Fill out your information in the form provided to create an account.
3. From the ARMA Member portal, click “ARMA Store” then “Add a Membership”
   • Select either “Professional” or “Associate” membership type.
   • Click Next.
   • You should see “International Professional Membership $175.00” Selected. Click “Review & Check Out.”
   • From the Chapter Selection page, find “Chapter: Baton Rouge/Lafayette Chapter” and click “Add to Cart”
   • Click “Review & Checkout”
   • Verify that both you International and Chapter memberships are displayed in your cart. Click “Checkout.”
4. Make your payment to finish signing up for ARMA international

Already a member of ARMA International? Go to the Add a Membership page and select the Baton Rouge -Lafayette Chapter, add to cart, and check out.

Are You a Student? Get a Discount!

Students are a vital part of our professional community, and it is important to our chapter and ARMA international that students be able to access the content and opportunities available with membership.

In an effort to align with these values, ARMA International offers a discounted membership rate for students:

1. Go to https://arma.org/joinasastudent
2. Click “Join Now”
3. Fill out your information
4. Select “Baton Rouge-Lafayette Chapter” from the Chapter List and click “Add to Cart”
   • Note: If you’d like to be added to our chapter for free, skip this step and email [email protected] to request to be added manually.
5. Make your payment to finish signing up for ARMA international

And you’re done! You should receive email notifications to the email address you registered with containing chapter news, including invitations to monthly meetings and events as well as our chapter newsletter.