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The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a nonprofit association of professionals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in state/provincial, regional and local government agencies and departments. URISA is considered to be the premier organization for the use and integration of spatial information technology to improve the quality of life in urban and regional environments.
New publications, workshops, conferences, and a continuously-updated, information-packed website are just a few of the reasons why IT and GIS professionals turn to URISA first.
It has become more important than ever to be a part of a "community" and URISA, with members like you around the world, embodies the GIS Community. With economies struggling worldwide, it is essential that URISA members sharpen their skills to assist their organizations in making wise and efficient decisions.
Member Features
Nowhere else will you find more education value for your dues dollar! URISA members receive access to:
- URISA Journal - The Journal, contains reports of current research; reports and reviews of system applications; and reviews relating to the design, implementation and evaluation of information systems for federal, state, provincial, regional, and municipal governments. The peer-reviewed Journal is the flagship publication of URISA International and is published two to four times per year.
- URISA News - Every other month, URISA members receive an issue of URISA News. This newsletter keeps members informed of the latest developments and industry news along with updates on association activities.
- URISA Digest - URISA members receive the electronic Digest twice each month. The Digest contains important announcements that can't wait until the next issue of URISA News and listings of job openings via the electronic Marketplace.
- Virtual Resource Center on the URISA Website - Members-Only section of the website contains the membership directory to facilitate networking, discussion forums, the Knowledge Database including URISA conference proceedings, and other valuable educational and networking resources.
- Industry Magazine Subscriptions - URISA has arranged for FREE subscriptions for its members to Government Technology, Governing, GEOWorld, and Geospatial Solutions magazines — these alone more than cover the cost of annual dues!
- RFP Distribution - Have an RFP for an IT/GIS project? Let URISA distribute it, for FREE, to the companies that have demonstrated a solid commitment to government. Simply email URISA the RFP announcement.
Members also receive:
- Substantial discounts on URISA Annual Conference registration and URISA-sponsored specialty conferences and workshops
- Ample opportunity to get involved with URISA Committees and Special Interest Groups
- Significant discounts on all URISA publications
- Professional growth and networking opportunities
URISA Membership Dues:
Applies to new members only. See category descriptions following this dues schedule.
| Applications Received | Payment |
| January 1 - March 31 | 75% of current annual dues fee (professional: $112.50, student: $15, corporate: $1,500, business: $375) |
| April 1 - June 30 | 50% of current annual dues fee (professional: $75, student: $10, corporate: $1,000, business: $250) |
| July 1 - September 30 | 25% for current year plus 100% dues for following year (professional: $187.50, student: $25, corporate: $2,500, business: $625) |
| October 1 - December 31 | Free for current year, 100% of dues pre-paid for following year (professional: $150, student: $20, corporate: $2,000, business: $500) |
URISA Membership Categories
For Individuals: Receive all of the member benefits noted above.
- Professional Membership (annual dues $150): For individuals who are interested in GIS & IT applications for state/provincial and local government.
- Student Membership (annual dues $20): Full-time students (applies to only those students in the U.S. and Canada 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).
For Companies: Includes marketing benefits such as discounts on exhibit booth space, advertising and other promotional opportunities. Intended for companies marketing a product or service to this industry.
- Business Membership (annual dues $500): For companies with 10 or fewer employees. Includes individual member benefits for 2 employees.
- Corporate Membership (annual dues $2,000): For companies with more than 10 employees. Includes individual member benefits for 4 employees.
For more information about Corporate or Business Member benefits and URISA's new Corporate and Business Member Sponsorship Packages, click here.
Click here for a membership breakdown by professional affiliation.