In price pairings, the first price listed is the early-bird rate. Early-bird rates are generally available until one month prior to the offering.

FY2025 Course Fees

July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025

Each webcast purchase includes one exam for the individual registrant.

As of July 1, 2019, SAA only sells exams, a la carte, for individuals who want to "test out" of foundational courses, per the certificate requirements.

Education Policies

The Society of American Archivists is committed to providing quality continuing education that is relevant and accessible to professional archivists via a variety of delivery methods. The following Education Policies and Procedures are presented for your information.

Product Endorsement

SAA Education will include the following disclaimer statement on any material, including announcements and correspondence, that includes software/tool product name and/or logo:

“The instructor utilizes [name] to facilitate teaching the content of this course. The use of [product] does not represent or imply SAA endorsement of this product.”

SAA Education encourages the use of software and tools that are open source (i.e., meet the 10 criteria of open-source software).

Participation in Courses

Registration for Courses

All registrations must be accompanied by payment, and all payments must be made in U.S. funds. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for all Education courses/webcasts, etc., participants must complete the registration process online via the SAA payment system. Please understand that by registering for SAA’s synchronous courses (in-person or online), you agree to abide by SAA’s Code of Conduct.

SAA accepts checks made payable to SAA, as well as major credit cards. Please make checks payable to SAA. Do not send cash. Payment must be made in U.S. funds.

Early Registration Discount

Participants who submit a completed SAA Registration Form with payment at least 30 days prior to the course start date receive up to a $70 discount, depending on the course cost and membership status.

Registration Limits

For a course to be offered, a minimum enrollment based on specific course expenses must be reached 30 days prior to the course. Attendance may be limited in certain offerings due to location constraints.

Cancellation

SAA courses are subject to cancelation 21 days prior to the scheduled date of the event if the minimum enrollment is not attained. Instructors and registered participants will be notified immediately after the 21-day deadline in the event of cancellation; participants will receive a full refund or an opportunity to apply their registration toward another offering.

Refunds and Transfers

Courses canceled by SAA will result in full and prompt refunds to registered participants. In the event that participants must cancel their registration, the following stipulations apply:

1. Participants who cancel registration in writing 5 business days prior to the first scheduled day of the course will receive a full refund minus a $80 administrative fee per course. For the purposes of registration, any courses that are part of a boot camp are deemed individual courses.
2. Participants won't receive a refund for a course if cancellation is received fewer than 5 business days prior to the first scheduled day of the course.

SAA Code of Conduct

SAA does not tolerate harassment in any form. In keeping with the core principles stated in its Code of Ethics for Archivists and Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy, the Society of American Archivists is committed to providing a harassment-free environment for its members and others who participate in its conferences, events, meetings, formal mentoring relationships, and online spaces, regardless of age, color, beliefs, ability, family relationship, gender identity/expression, individual lifestyle, marital status, national origin, physical appearance, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Please read the full Code of Conduct.

SAA Health and Safety Policy

The health, well-being, safety, and security of our attendees, partners, staff, guests, and members is our top priority and we remain vigilant in our COVID-19 protocols and policies. SAA takes guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

• Attendees are strongly encouraged to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. This means having completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series and received the most recent booster dose recommended by the CDC and as authorized of approved by the Food and Drug Administration, or for international guests, the World Health Organization.
• Masks are welcome but not required. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is welcome to do so, and their decision should be respected.
• If at any time during an SAA meeting an attendee tests positive for COVID-19, they should not participate in any in-person meeting. We ask that anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 follow current CDC guidelines for quarantine and testing: Respiratory Virus Guidance | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC.
• CDC recommendations that are in effect at the time of any SAA meeting will be enacted and enforced.

We recognize that our understanding of the COVID-19 virus will continue to evolve, and therefore our policies, procedures and plans will also evolve and be updated accordingly. All SAA vendor partners, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers, and guests, are encouraged to monitor the CDC guidelines for the most up-to-date policies and procedures.

Policies updated July 2024.