Join Today! DSI has three levels of membership for individuals: Regular, Associate, and Principal. Descriptions are provided in the chart below. Discount rates are available for students and seniors/retirees. New members must apply for a regular membership initially. Join now and save! Corporate/organizational memberships are also available. Enquire at 877-DSI-MICH or membership@dsi-institute.org.
| Member Type | Applicant Qualifications | DSI Benefits | Opportunities | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Student | - Enrolled in high school or a post-secondary institution - Not working full-time - Age 16 or older |
- DSI Member card - DSI Members-only web access - DSI newsletter - Discounts on DSI events, products and services |
- Network with business professionals - Ideas for career development |
$15* |
| Regular Professional | - Work experience - Age 18 or older |
- Networking - Gain a competitive edge |
$25* | |
| Regular Senior/Retiree | - 25 or more years of work experience - Not working full-time - Age 55 or older |
- Networking - Peer social activity - Participation in discussions |
$20* | |
| Associate Student | - Regular member in good standing - Resumé submitted to DSI and approved - Pass interview by DSI membership-review board |
- All benefits of Regular membership - May apply to work with DSI operations - May apply to work on grant/client projects - May apply for teaching, faciltator, and mentor positions - Access to DSI publishing services |
- Real-world experience - Class credit for project work - Internships - Letters of recommendation |
$30* |
| Associate Professional | - Broadened, fresh experience - Sharpen skills - Feel good in doing something you care about |
$50* | ||
| Associate Senior/Retiree | - Re-energize by passing your knowledge on to the younger generation - Apply your wisdom to today's big challenges! |
$40* | ||
| Principal | - Associate member in good standing - Pass interview by DSI membership-review board |
- All benefits of Associate membership - Name posted on our web roster - May apply for DSI leadership and voting positions |
- Contribute to DSI's development and growth - Interact with peers at a high level |
$75* |
* Prices given are reduced annual dues rates in effect till June 1, 2015. Members graduating to a higher membership category during their membership year will be charged only the pro-rated difference in cost.