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Become a Member of the Society for the Study of Southern Literature

Membership in the Society for the Study of Southern Literature is open to anyone who is interested in the study of southern literature and culture. As a member of SSSL, you receive the semi-annual SSSL Newsletter and become eligible to participate in SSSL conference panels and the SSSL biennial conference.

Biennial dues are $20.00-$50.00 for tenured and tenure-track faculty and $10.00 for graduate students, contingent and retired faculty.

Standard Dues

$20.00-$50.00 / 2 Years

  • Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty
  • Dues Based on Income
  • Semi-annual SSSL Newsletter
  • SSSL Conference Panels Eligibility
  • SSSL Biannual Conference Eligibility






Graduate Students

$10.00 / 2 Years

  • Graduate Students
  • Contingent and Retired Faculty
  • Semi-annual SSSL Newsletter
  • SSSL Conference Panels Eligibility
  • SSSL Biennial Conference Eligibility

Donations

Any Amount

  • Donate to the SSSL
  • Help Fund Graduate Awards
  • Help Fund The Scura Award
  • Help Fund The Polk Award
  • Help Fund The Prenshaw Award
  • Help Fund The Lodging Support Program

Apply By Mail

If you would like to pay by check, please email SSSL Treasurer, Harper Strom, for instructions. You will also need to print and fill out this Membership Form to submit with your check. 

Please note: SSSL can only accept checks drawn on US banks or US Dollar World Money Orders. Please make checks payable to The Society for the Study of Southern Literature.