About IEEE

Membership  

There are numerous benefits of student membership in the IEEE, the most apparent being automatic inclusion in (and discounts on) all IEEE Algonquin College Student Branch activities. For a full treatment of why forward thinking students around the world are joining the IEEE you can check out the IEEE's Student Concourse. Further to that, With an IEEE student membership, you won't just pay a reduced membership rate. You'll also be able to:

• Discover career opportunities and gain a better understanding of your field.
• Gain a competitive edge with the included IEEE Spectrum and IEEE Potentials magazines.
• Access world-class technical information provided by the IEEE and cut down your research time.
• Join IEEE technical societies in your areas of interest.
• Stay on the cutting edge with online resources available to members only--for technical information, planning a career move, or changing your e-mail provider.
• IEEE memberNet - Networking with peers and future employers in your field, gaining valuable leadership experiences and making career contacts.
• SAVE MONEY with substantial discounts on more than 15,000 IEEE books, journals, videos, and self-study courses.
• SAVE MORE MONEY AFTER GRADUATION with the IEEE Reduced Dues Discount - IEEE Student members graduating with their first professional degree receive a 50% discount off IEEE and Society membership dues the first year after graduation.
• Take advantage of the tremendous buying power of the IEEE with programs such as Credit Cards, Automobile and other Insurance, and much more!

If you are interested in becoming a member, please feel free to drop by the McNaughton Center located at A104B at the Woodroffe Campus of Algonquin College and ask one of the Student Branch Executives. Alternatively, you can apply online using the IEEE's Online Student Membership Application.

Who is eligible for Student membership?

IEEE Student membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students at University as well as any student at a College who are enrolled in at least 50% of a normal, full-time course of study in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, or computer science, in an allied branch of engineering technology such as photonics engineering, robotics engineering, or in related arts and sciences. For more information, see Qualifications for IEEE Membership.

What does it cost?

Joining IEEE as a student is one of the best financial decisions you will make. IEEE Student Membership includes all the benefits that a regular, full-paying member enjoys, at a fraction of the cost. Furthermore, if you join as a student, you will automatically be eligible for our reduced dues program from the moment you receive your first professional degree.