About SHRM

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interest of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates.

Your SHRM membership gives you exclusive access to:

• SHRM Foundation Scholarships: Apply to win one of the 14 SHRM Foundation student scholarships or
  The Susan R. Meisinger Fellowship for Graduate Study in HR Award
• Publications: Stay up-to-date on HR news and trends by reading the HR Daily Newsletter or the Monthly HR Magazine
• Webcasts and Videos: Watch SHRM’s weekly webcasts to learn about pressing HR issues or view videos on insights and career advice .
• Information, tools, and guidelines: Check out the Sample HR documents, how-to-guides, and toolkits; Up-to-date compliance resources and HR public policy information; Research reports and survey findings; and Express Requests.
• Internships and Jobs: Post your resume and search for positions on the HR job board. Once a member, you can review our sample opening and closing interview questions and list of interview questions and possible answers.
• Discounted Professional Membership: Continue receiving your member benefits after graduation at a 50% discount for the first 2 years of your professional membership! Save now!
• Conferences and Professional Development: Save over $1,100 on SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition registration. Registration includes both the Student Conference and the Conference and Exposition. Get a member discount on the eLearning Library, SHRM seminars and other conferences plus SHRM certification preparation and exams.

• Global Knowledge: Visit our global HR resources page to make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in an increasingly global world.

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Student Membership Eligibility Requirements

1. Cost: $49 per year.
2. You are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Students shall provide proof of enrollment in a college or university to qualify for student membership.
3. Students holding any form of a current SHRM professional, associate, retired, global, or general membership are NOT ELIGIBLE to convert to student membership until their next renewal cycle. 
4. Your coursework, taken or planned, supports an interest in Human Resource Management or related degree program (not a Certificate program).
5. Acceptable degree programs include: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration & Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Labor Relations, MBA, MBA/HR, or Organizational Behavior/ Organizational Development.

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Applying for a SHRM Student Membership

SHRM Student Membership costs $49 per year. If you would like to renew your student membership, you are required to go through the application process again.

In order to obtain a SHRM student membership through our chapter

1. Navigate to this website: https://www.shrm.org/membership/student-resources/pages/student-membership.aspx 
2. Select the membership plan with the option of the SHRM student membership.
3. Complete the steps. (Note: Our student chapter number is #5498.)
4. Receive your membership confirmation receipt by e-mail.
5. Forward your confirmation receipt to [email protected]

The SHRM Student Membership is valid for one year from the date of its creation. If you would like to renew your student membership, go to https://www.shrm.org/membership/student-resources/pages/student-membership.aspx and go through the process again.

If you have any questions about membership, please feel free to e-mail our Membership Coordinator at [email protected] or see the FAQs from SHRM's Student Services at the bottom of this page: https://www.shrm.org/membership/student-resources/pages/student-membership.aspx​

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SHRM Student-to-professional membership

Are you a graduating senior and want to continue your SHRM membership? SHRM offers a Student-to-Professional Membership at a 50% discount for your first two years after graduation: $109.50 (compared to normal membership of $219)

Sign up and find out more on the SHRM website: 
www.shrm.org/membership/student-resources/pages/conversion.aspx