What is PRSSA?

In 1968, 20 years after its own establishment, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America. The declared purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners. Today, The Public Relations Student Society of America has more than 9,600 members in 284 universities across the country. The Rulon L. Bradley Chapter of PRSSA at Brigham Young University was founded in 1969 and works closely with the PRSA Utah Valley Chapter.
On a national level, PRSSA strives to achieve:   
    - Understanding of current theories and procedures of the profession
    - Appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles
    - Awareness of an appropriate professional attitude
    - Appreciation of Associate Membership in PRSA and eventually accredited membership

How can I get involved?

The Brigham Young University chapter of PRSSA provides a forum where students can network with professionals, create lasting relationships with their peers and develop their public relations skills. Our chapter meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. during Fall and Winter Semester in the second floor atrium of the Brimhall Building, and every first and third Thursday at 11 a.m. members are encouraged to participate in the Bradley Public Relations Agency, BYU PRSSA's chapter agency. BYU PRSSA wants every member to engage in our chapter. Members can join one of three committees (newsletter committee, events committee or chapter client committee) to gain experience and help our chapter grow and develop.

What are the qualifications for joining PRSSA?

Any BYU student can join PRSSA. While our events and benefits are geared toward public relations students, we welcome all students. The time commitment depends on how much you want to invest in PRSSA. The more you put into the organization, the more you will get out of it. To gain access to various benefits and opportunities provided by our local chapter and PRSSA on a national level, you must be a dues paying member of PRSSA. Your dues are good for an entire calendar year and are $65 at the beginning of Fall or Winter semester (September or January) and $75 throughout the semester if you didn't pay in the first month of the semester. You can pay your dues here.