About PRSSA

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the world's pre-eminent, pre-professional public relations organization. Founded in 1968 by its parent society, the Public Relations Society of America, the organization has grown to include 233 Chapters in 43 states and the District of Columbia. It currently has more than 8,000 members.

The declared purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.

The student society aims to foster the following:

• 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.

PRSSA's Mission

• To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities;
• To serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals.

Find out more about PRSSA

On PRSSA's National website: PRSSA: A Brief History, by Frederick "Chris" Teahan, Ph,D., APR, retired Vice President of Education, PRSA, and Executive Director, PRSSA