Student Membership
Student Membership
Explore AWWA Membership & Future Careers
AWWA knows students are the future of the water sector and deserve to feel empowered and equipped to pursue a career in water. That is why, since 1881, we have supported our members with knowledge, guidance, and a great peer network.
This membership is designed to support students at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree related to the water sector.
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Why Join
Access to the Sector
AWWA provides student members opportunities to explore multiple career paths within the sector, network with current water professionals, find internships, and access scholarships to fund their education.
Build Your Resume
Student members have opportunities to strengthen their resumes and impress interviewers. Whether you want to take on a leadership role within your school’s student chapter or local Section, compete in a Fresh Ideas Poster Competition, or submit your work for publication, there are opportunities for you.
Connect to Peers
When you join AWWA, you automatically get membership in your local Section and your school’s student chapter. Participating in your Section and student chapters is a great opportunity to meet and build relationships with other students exploring careers in water.
As a Member You Will Get Access To:
Professional Community
By joining AWWA, you are joining the world’s oldest and largest association for water professionals, all dedicated to providing communities with safe and clean water. Find support from like-minded people all committed to elevating the water sector.
Local Connection & Impact
When you join AWWA, you will automatically receive membership in your local Section. The 43 Sections serve as the association’s local arm, providing members with a local network, knowledge, and opportunities to have an impact on their communities.
News & Information
Receive subscriptions to AWWA’s award-winning journals and magazines, and Connections, our bi-weekly member newsletter. Members also get access to expert resources to support you in your day-to-day role.
Educational Resources
Save big on AWWA’s full range of education resources with exclusive member pricing on standards and manuals, training guides, benchmarking reports, event registrations, and more.
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Student Member Policy
- A degree-seeking individual attending an accredited educational institution enrolled in the number of hours required by the institution for half-time or full-time status.
- A Student Membership will be capped at six years, followed by a gradual and defined transition plan to Individual Membership.
- An Individual Member of any other class may convert to Student Membership if he/she meets the enrollment eligibility requirements.
- A Student Member shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges approved by the Board of Directors for this membership classification.
