Become a Member

Requirements

Individuals must be nominated or endorsed by an active member of the Council. The Executive Board recommends advancing the application to the membership for final approval.

Members almost always have a postgraduate degree with a research specialization in archeology or an allied field. They are concerned with the problems of West Virginia archeology as evidenced by direct employment in or published work on the archaeology of the state. Members generally meet RPA standards.

In some cases, an advanced degree is not required for membership if the applicant can demonstrate equivalent professional qualifications through publications, reports, and experience.

For more information, contact the Council for WV Archaeology.

You can download an application by CLICKING HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

Please submit a current curriculum vitae along with your completed application.

Annual Dues

As of 2027, dues for members of the CWVA are $25 annually. They can be paid by check made out to CWVA or by Zelle payments, in consultation with our treasurer.

Benefits

Show your support for West Virginia archaeology. Demonstrate that you care about high quality, problem-oriented research, and ethical "best management" archaeological practices, in West Virginia. Share that passion with your colleagues, and combine your talents with our own, to make a bigger positive impact!

Become part of an RPA Affiliated Society. Aside from the sharing our interests in good stewardship of our shared archaeological resources, the RPA also provides additional benefits, such as access to more journal content on JSTOR. As a member of the CWVA, you'll be eligible for the Affiliated Society rate when paying your annual RPA dues (for 2023, that rate is $95 USD, compared to the $135 USD paid by Unaffiliated members). Our annual dues are only $25 USD, so you will be able to join both organizations for a combined total of $120 USD.

Additional Membership Notes

Organizational Liaisons are individuals who are invited to participate in the corporation by virtue of the position they hold in another organization or institution. Institutions or organizations with an interest in West Virginia archaeology may petition the Executive Board for a position.