The membership of the League consists of Active and Associate Members, which may include International Affiliates, Members-at-Large, and Honorary Members engaged in original creative work of professional standard under one or more of the following classifications: ART   LETTERS   MUSIC. (Click appropriate hot link to view requirements.)

To be eligible for Active Membership, a prospective member must be a citizen of the United States and meet all the requirements of the classification.

Associate Membership may be acquired by a woman meeting all the qualifications required for Active Membership except that payment for work need not have been received.

International Affiliate Membership may be acquired by a woman meeting all the requirements for Active or Associate Membership with the exception that she is not a citizen of the United States.

Membership-at-Large is granted only to a Branch member who meets qualifications for membership and who:
• Lives in or moves to an area where there is no Branch of the League
• Is no longer able to participate in Branch activities but wishes to retain affiliation with the League.

Honorary Membership may be conferred provided that the individual is eligible for Active Membership in the League. National Honorary Membership may be conferred by the National Executive Board upon recommendation by its members or a branch. Members of the League are not eligible for National Honorary Membership. Branch Honorary Membership may be conferred on an Active Member of the League only by the Branch to which she belongs.