Student Membership Resources

 What is PCMA Student Membership?

PCMA is the meeting industry's leading education and networking organization! With the energy and enthusiasm from its Student members, PCMA is poised for an even more exciting future! PCMA is thrilled to have such active Student members, and we recognize the importance of providing leading-edge educational opportunities that will help our student members 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 our Student members to hone their skills and talents as a member of our winning team...so seize the moment and let PCMA help you create a successful future.

Click on the links below for more information about Student Membership.

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.

Student Member Benefits
PCMA is committed to providing the best educational and networking opportunities for college students. Click here to view a full listing and further information on the unparalleled PCMA student member benefits.

Launching The Careers of Tomorrow's Industry Leaders!

• Over 15 scholarships offered to PCMA student members annually
• Access to the PCMA membership directory of over 5,000 members
• Job opportunites and internships specifically for student members
• Countless networking opportunities Subscription to Convene ($50 value) to help you stay informaed on current industry trends
• PCMA has 16 regional chapters-student members are encouraged to become involved at the local level
• Annual Meeting and Chapter Events-student members recieve greatly reduced rates to these valuable events
• For just $40, YOU can join the leaders of the meetings industry!

JOIN PCMA TODAY!

Annual Meeting
Last year over 3,000 industry professionals attended the annual meeting in Toronto. As a student member, not only are you invited to attend this great event, you can do so at a subsidized price. To read about one student's experience click here.

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

Internship Opportunities
PCMA receives information on internships from its Professional and Supplier Members, and these are ONLY eligible to PCMA Student members. If you are looking for a full-time, part-time, or short-track internship, PCMA can help! Click here to go to the PCMA Online Career Center.

Students@PCMA Archives
Students@PCMA is a Student newsletter that contains Career Advice, Scholarship Information, Student Chapter News, PCMA News, and other important student information.

PCMA Student Chapters
Membership in a student chapter can be a tremendous asset to your future career, and the networking experiences are extremely rewarding. Click the link above to see information about student chapters. Click here to find out how easy it is to start a student chapter at your school.

Student Chapter President's Manual
If you are interested in starting a PCMA Student Chapter, the Student Chapter President's Manual contains all of the information you will need to start and maintain a successful student chapter. This manual also describes the support available from your local chapter and Headquarters.

For more information on these or other Student member programs, please contact:

PCMA Student Relations
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Ste. 1001
Chicago, IL 60616
312.423.7255
students@pcma.org