If you have previously been accredited (PCIfA, ACIfA, MCIfA) but your subscription has expired you can re-apply to the same grade, provided we can confirm that your skills and knowledge currently demonstrate the criteria of the grade you left at. We may need to ask for further information or ask you to make a full application. There is no application fee to rejoin.
If you became a member before the introduction of the competence matrix in 2008, please apply in full as a new member.
If you were previously a Student (and still are) or Affiliate, please complete a new online application for Student or Affiliate membership.
If you would like to rejoin at a different grade, you can either rejoin first and then upgrade (upgrade fee applies), or apply as a new applicant (new application fee applies).
Rejoiner Amnesty
The Board of Directors is delighted to offer a rejoiner amnesty to former accredited members whose membership has lapsed since 2020. The amnesty will run from 1 December 2025 to 1 March 2026 and eligible individuals can easily rejoin. Please see our news item for more details.
How to rejoin
Download and complete the Rejoiners application form below and provide digital copies of
- An up to date CV - this should include details about your current role and responsibilities so we can ensure you still meet the criteria of the grade you previously held. See our CV guidance for useful tips:
- A CPD log and PDP from the last two years.
- A list of publications or other work (ACIfA and MCIfA applications only).
Please send these to membership@archaeologists.net.