Interested in joining the Register of Professional Archaeologists? Please refer to the following break down of the application process to understand which registrant category you should apply for based on your educational and professional experience.
The Register of Professional Archaeologists recognizes that not all career archaeologists have obtained an advanced degree (M.A., M.S., or Ph.D) in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field, and instead have terminated their education at the BA level. Archaeologists practicing full-time in our profession should have the opportunity to register and to demonstrate to employers, clients, and the broader profession that they adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards for Research Performance, whether or not they have an advanced degree. The Registered Archaeologist (RA) Category is designed to make our professional standards inclusive of those who meet the requirements for registration, but who have not completed an advanced degree.
If you are an RA in good standing, and would like to apply for RPA status, follow the instructions for RPA below.
Accept the organization’s Code and Standards. The applicant must accept and agree to abide by the standards the Code of Conduct, Standards of Research Performance, and Grievance Procedures of the Register of Professional Archaeologists.
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2. What documents do I need to submit with my application?ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
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Please note: Applicants who have an advanced degree but attended a non-thesis program or completed a thesis/dissertation that does not include both archaeological research problem focus and substantive data analysis must also
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3. What are the Application and Annual Fees?FEE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:There is a $55 fee due at the time of application. The application fee is waived for applicants who have received their degree within the six (6) months prior to application submission. Application fee is also waved for RAs in good standing who apply for RPA status. Please note: For the RA category, the standard application fee will be waived in 2021! ANNUAL FEES PER CATEGORY: |
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4. APPLY NOW!Files of ALL required documentation must be included at the time of application submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Click below to view .pdf samples of the applications. You can expect to receive email notification regarding the status of your application within 2-3 weeks. RPA Sample Application (Short Form - MA with thesis) Please note that ALL documentation must be submitted in PDF format. We suggest having those documents ready before starting the application. START YOUR REGISTRATION QUESTIONS?Please refer to the Registration FAQ page. |