PCMA is thrilled to have more than 500 active student members, and we recognize the importance of providing leading-edge educational opportunities that will help you succeed in tomorrow's workplace. We have listened to students in the industry, and developed programs tailored to your needs. There will be many opportunities for you to hone your skills and talents as a member of our winning team...so seize the moment and let PCMA help you create a successful future.

Who can be a PCMA Student Member?
You are eligible to become a PCMA student member if you are currently enrolled in a post-secondary academic program directly related to the hospitality industry for at least six quarter or semester credit hours. Verification of enrollment is required, and students with less than six months before graduation are not eligible. Student memberships are valid from October 1st to September 30th.

Your college or university may already have a PCMA Student Chapter. If not, starting your own is easy - all you need is 10 student members and a desire to learn more about the meetings and hospitality industry. For more info click here!

Once a Student Member - Stay a Member After Graduation
We know the benefits you'll receive as a Student Member will allow you to make connections in the industry as you plan and start your career.  In order to stay plugged in to the network you start when you are a student, PCMA offers you the opportunity to continue your membership three years after graduation for only $100* a year.   Take advantage of this offer to keep PCMA working for you - and enable yourself to discover your promise!
*Special rules apply - please call for more details.

Student Member Benefits
PCMA is committed to providing the best educational and networking opportunities for college students. PCMA Membership gives you access to Education, Networking and Leadership.  Most of PCMA's Member Benefits incorporate all three of these attributes, but with a focus on one.

More than 15 Student Scholarships
PCMA offers its student members fantastic opportunities through a wide variety of scholarships.

Members-only access towww.pcma.org
Gain access to PCMA's Membership Directory, which contains information on nearly 6,000 industry leaders, searchable by location, company or name.

Where do you want to take your career?
PCMA's Career Center givesyou confidential access to the industry's top employers and job opportunities. Find a position that gets you the recognition you deserve with a paycheck to match. Also, post your open positions on the site to find the industry's top talent. PCMA members receive a $100 discount to post jobs, and they can post their résumés for free.

PCMA Connect
When you attend any PCMA headquarter educational event, you can access PCMA Connect, PCMA's online community for meeting attendees to connect before, during and after the meeting. Additional online communities are coming soon.

Chapter Membership
Choose membership in one of 16 North American Chapters, for year-round local and regional education, networking, leadership development and community service opportunities. And check the Chapter Education Calendar to find out what programs are being offered in your area.

A Subscription to Convene^® Magazine
Receive your copy of Convene^® magazine each month, the leading resource to which meeting professionals turn for in-depth information on trends in meeting management.

PCMA Annual Meeting
Membership entitles you to registration discounts to PCMA's Annual Meeting, the industry's most sought after event, with over 80 educational sessions covering hot topics, innovative executive level programs, and insightful discussions of best practices through shared interest groups.

Educational Programming
PCMA's Educational programs are designed in a variety of formats and levels, to give you maximum flexibility. Choose from Executive, Professional and Essential levels of education, and face-to-face, online, and print formats.

Online Learning Center Online Programs
Want the benefits of PCMA's live educational events at your convenience? With PCMA's Online Learning Center, you can access more than 100 top-rated educational programs from PCMA Annual Meetings, the Leadership Conference, Masters Series programs and webinars. More than 15 sessions are available at no charge to members! Just look for the Featured Session icon - they are also available for MP3 download.

PCMA Executive Book Summaries by SOUNDVIEW^®
Get over 300 summaries of cutting-edge ideas and hands-on, how-to management guides that the best business books can offer, and download quick and easy-to-read print summaries. PCMA Executive Book Summaries are free to PCMA members!

ThisWeek@pcma - weekly e-newsletter
Stay abreast of breaking industry news as well as PCMA news about members and events with this weekly e-newsletter delivered right to your inbox.

Publications, Webinars and Resources
Use PCMA's proven resources, including Professional Meeting Management^®, Fifth Edition (PMM5), APEX Meeting and Event Toolbox and new Info-on-the-Go! webinars to arm yourself and your staff with expert advice on the challenges you face on a daily basis.