National Organization Membership: Any national AAPI organization with multiple local chapters that agrees to abide by the goals and objectives of AAUC, may become a National Organization Member by submitting an application and paying the annual membership dues. The chief executive of the organization or its authorized representative is eligible to be elected by the GB as a member of the Board of Governors representing the ethnicity of the AAUC member organization and eligible to be elected for an office in the Executive committee. This is based upon the organization maintaining good standing during the last twelve (12) months immediately prior to the election, which means the organization is an active member and pays timely, yearly or lifetime dues. 

Regional/Local Organization Membership: Any regional/local AAPI organization with membership from a single state or region that is in accord with the principles, policies and objectives of AAUC may become a Regional/Local Organization Member by submitting an application and paying the annual/lifetime membership dues as applicable. The chief executive of the organization or its authorized representative is eligible to be elected by the GB as a member of the Board of Governors representing the ethnicity of the AAUC member organization and eligible to be elected for an office in the Executive committee. This is based upon the organization maintaining good standing during the last twelve (12) months immediately prior to the election, which means the organization is an active member and pays timely, yearly or lifetime dues. 

 Individual Lifetime Membership: Any individual who is in accord with the principles, policies and objectives of AAUC may become Individual Lifetime Member to be vetted by the Executive committee. Individual Lifetime Members who are current with their dues can run for an office of the Executive Committee, committee chairs and Auditor, if a national or regional/local organization member association nominates that person. They also can be elected to the Board of Governors representing their ethnic community if selected by the Board Development Committee and approved by the Board of Governors.