UT SHRM National SHRM

For the low cost of $35 per year, student membership includes:

Information Resources

HRMagazine. Twelve monthly issues of this full-color magazine featuring in-depth articles on human resource management.
HRNews. Monthly online newspaper featuring the latest trends and issues in the field, as well as legal updates.
Echoes. Four issues of this student newsletter featuring chapter news and job search hints.
Free Bibliographies.. Bibliographies generated free of charge for specific HRM topics to cut down your research time. Contact the Society's Information Center toll-free at 1-800-283-SHRM and supply your membership ID number to access the service. Also, browse the growing collection of Information Center White Papers, available on the SHRM web site.
Note: student members do not have full Information Center access privileges; Bibliographies only.
SHRM® Store. Discounted prices on HRM/general management publications. A catalog of publications is available online.

Networking Opportunities

Annual Conference. The SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition featuring over 150 educational sessions, a one-day student conference, and attendance of over 10,000 professionals and 300 students. The conference is held in June and national student members can attend at a substantial discount. Information and registration forms are mailed to all national student members each January.
Member Directory Online. Searchable database helps you locate SHRM professional members around the country and the world. Exclusively for SHRM members. If you already belong to the Society, click here to use the directory.
SHRM Online's HR Talk. Exclusively for members of SHRM. Go online to discuss issues affecting the HR profession. If you are already a member, click here to enter HR Talk.
State & Regional Conferences. Student and professional educational conferences held around the country sponsored by local SHRM chapters.

Other Benefits

Membership card. An official SHRM membership card including your membership number which allows you to access your membership services.
Scholarships/Awards. Three annual awards recognizing three outstanding student leaders. Award winners receive $1000, a commemorative plaque, and a complimentary registration to the Society's annual conference. Application deadline is March 1.
- Leonard R. Brice, SPHR, Outstanding Student Award
- SHRM Foundation Graduate Student Leadership Award
- SHRM Foundation, Dr. Lisa Burke, SPHR Scholarship

Conversion Dues. Graduating members can convert their membership to professional status for only $80 for one year of membership, half off the regular membership fee of $160! Conversion application must be submitted within six months of graduation to receive this special rate. For more information about conversion, click here.