Get Involved in PRSSA
Joining PRSSA gives you access to various membership benefits that will launch your career, broaden your professional network and enhance your education. Getting an education means more than earning a degree. Employers are looking for experience, achievements, and practical knowledge of the profession, all of which PRSSA can help you obtain.
As long as you are a full-time or part-time student of MSU, you are eligible to join MSU's PRSSA chapter. Joining PRSSA is a great opportunity to get involved at Mississippi State.
Becoming a PRSSA Member
PRSSA Membership Application & Annual Dues
To be recognized as an official PRSSA member beginning the semester you apply, applications & dues must be received by Oct. 28 or Feb. 28. Applications are only processed twice a year with PRSSA Headquarters. However, membership applications and dues can be submitted at any time.
Step #1: Submit PRSSA Membership Application
Step #2: Pay PRSSA Annual Dues
PRSSA yearly membership dues are $65 and paid via PayPal or by using the link below. Memberships are considered as starting either Nov. 1 or March 1, and will expire the following year on the last day of October or February.
Step #3: Access MyPRSSA Account
After your application is processed and membership dues are received, you will be notified. At that point in time, you will be able to download your official PRSSA Membership Card and Certification and you will also gain access to your MyPRSSA account to begin taking advantage of ALL the benefits PRSSA MSU and PRSSA Nationals offers.
PRSSA to PRSA Membership?
Note to Graduating Seniors: If you are graduating the same semester that you are joining as a PRSSA member, you are eligible to join PRSA as an Associate Member up to five months before or two years after you graduate. Associate Member dues are only $65 – a savings of nearly $200 – per year. So, becoming a PRSSA member before graduating will save you money to become a PRSA member! For more information, please visit
Leadership Opportunities
PRSSA-MSU strives to provide all of our members with the professional development, networking, experience, and support needed to graduate feeling completely competent in Public Relations and related fields. Two leadership opportunities that PRSSA-MSU provides are being a part of the Executive Board team (year-long commitment) or becoming a Committee Member (semester-long commitment).
Executive Board
Leading a PRSSA chapter by serving as an Executive Board member teaches essential leadership skills, project management, campaign and event execution, and teamwork. These skills translate well in the professional setting and help enhance the membership experience.
The Executive Board application process occurs once a year; typically, in March-April. Executive Board positions are year-long appointments. Positions are appointed and begin at the end of the spring semester. Follow us on social media to be the first to know when Executive Board applications are live.
2023-2024 Academic Year Applications Due April 14
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Committee Member
Committee Members work with the Executive Board team to assist in the various initiatives throughout the semester. The committees offer members the opportunity to improve their communication skills, add to their resumes and portfolios, make connections, and improve our chapter for future students. Committees include recruitment, social media, fundraising, and programming.
The Committee Member application process occurs once a semester; typically, in the first month of the fall/spring term. Committee positions are semester-long appointments. Positions are announced and begin the semester appointed. Follow us on social media to be the first to know when Committee Member applications are live.
Applications Closed
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MSU-PRSSA members get access to PRSA Alabama's statewide public relations mentorship database. MSU-PRSSA members can connect with all of the PR Professionals listed on this database and each professional has pledged to donate an hour of their time to help support student's professional development via one-on-one mentorship sessions.
Networking & Professional Development Opportunities
Being a dues-paying member of PRSSA will open many doors to launch your career. Take advantage of these PRSA resources to increase your personal and professional development while a PRSSA member.
Need a mentor? Help with a resume/interview? Building a professional network?
Find your Champion Mentor by
exploring the directory and start your professional network today.
Champions for PRSSA are PRSA members dedicated to helping PRSSA members prepare for entering the workforce, connecting them with professionals in their area and helping them understand more about the public relations profession.
Need professional PR experience? Need help finding the right internship? Need help securing an internship?
My PRSSA Internship Center is here to help you find the internship that best works for you.
The PRSSA Internship & PRSA Jobs hub will connect you to professional development resources like the Career Resources Manual, the PRSSA Internship Center, the PRSA Jobcenter and various PRSA resources.
