Membership Types and Rates
CAA offers a wide range of membership plans. Enjoy the flexibility of an annual membership, or save time and money over the long term with life membership. Membership is open to all, but if you are a young alum (classes of 2011-2017), graduating senior or recent graduate (classes of 2018-2021), senior citizen (age 65 and older), or spouse of a current CAA Life Member, you are entitled to special discounted rates! Or, upgrade to our most prestigious level of affiliation, Golden Bears Life Membership. Select your membership category below to learn more or to join online, or view other ways to join.
Are you a current member looking to renew? You can renew your annual membership or submit your next annual installment towards your life membership here. Renew your membership »
Golden Bears Life Membership Upgrade
Our most prestigious level of affiliation. Learn more »
| Membership Type | Price |
| Current CAA Life Members | $300 |
| New and Annual CAA Members | $1300 |
Standard
CAA membership is open to all. Learn more »
| Membership Type | Price |
| Annual Membership | $75 |
| Life Membership—Paid in Full | $1000 |
| Life Membership—Annual Installment Plan | 5 annual payments of $200 totaling $1000 |
Young Alumni
For young alumni from the classes of 2011-2017. Learn more »
| Membership Type | Price |
| Annual Membership | $55 |
| Life Membership—Paid in Full | $750 |
| Life Membership—Annual Installment Plan | 5 annual payments of $150 totaling $750 |
Recent Graduate
For graduating seniors and recent Cal grads from the classes of 2018-2021. Learn more »
| Membership Type | Price |
| Annual Membership | $40 |
| Life Membership—Paid in Full | $500 |
| Life Membership—Annual Installment Plan | 5 annual payments of $100 totaling $500 |
Senior Citizen
For ages 65 and older. Learn more »
| Membership Type | Price |
| Annual Membership | $60 |
| Life Membership—Paid in Full | $750 |
| Life Membership—Annual Installment Plan | 5 annual payments of $150 totaling $750 |
Spouse Life Membership
For the spouse or partner of a fully paid CAA Life Member. Learn more »
| Membership Type | Price |
| Life Membership—Paid in Full | $500 |
Your membership card and kit will be sent to you via U.S. Mail after receipt of payment. Dues include an annual $6.50 subscription to California magazine.
Ways to Join
By Phone:
Call our Membership office toll-free at 888.CAL.ALUM (225.2586) Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
By Mail:
Checks are payable to: Cal Alumni Association (CAA). Mail your payment, to:
Cal Alumni Association
Attn: Membership
1 Alumni House
Berkeley, CA 94720-7520
In Person:
Visit us at the Alumni House on the UC Berkeley campus, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. You can pay with cash, credit card, or check and receive your membership card and kit on the spot.