Student Membership Benefits

Making it to the next level of your academic career requires the right network.

Interested in becoming a Student Member?

Connect with the top professionals and students in the minerals industry.

Student Membership Benefits:
  • Mining Engineering —  Stay current on the latest technical advances in the industry with a complimentary subscription to SME's monthly technical magazine.
  • Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration — Full complimentary online access to the peer-reviewed technical papers of SME's MME journal as well as archived papers of the Minerals & Metallurgical Processing journal.
  • OneMine.org — Full access to our Global Mining and Minerals Library: OneMine.org. Search thousands of articles, technical papers, books and other documents from industry societies worldwide.
  • SME Annual Conference & Expo — Network and learn at the industry's premier event. Participate in activities like: the mentor program; Student Forum; career planning workshop; technical sessions and exhibit. Reduced student member registration fees.
  • Membership Directory — A comprehensive list of members, representing your peers in the mining and minerals industries. Available online here on the SME website.
  • Leadership Opportunities — Get involved early through SME Student Chapters or the Young Leaders Program.
  • Scholarships — If you're passionate about pursing a career in the mining and minerals industry, search the scholarship and grant listing.
  • Local Section and Division Membership — Network with industry professionals and specialized technical support for your interests.
  • Discounted Books and Publications — Discounted student prices available. All the best reference and technical publications in the world.
  • SME Career Center: Online Job Search — Search for job and internship listings around the world and post your resume.
  • Student Membership Contest — Sign up new members to earn a trip to the SME Annual Conference.
  • Graduation GiftUpon graduation you are automatically enrolled in the Associates Under 30 program and receive your first year free.
  • Personal and Financial Benefits — Life and Medical Insurance, Liability Insurance and much more!

Join Now, or download the application PDF, complete and email to cs@smenet.org.

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Please review these Student Member Qualifications prior to applying.
A person eligible for election to the class of Student Member must be:
  • A full-time college undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
  • A Professional Member who subsequently returns to school for an additional degree cannot become a Student Member.
  • All Student Members must be nominated by an existing Member.
  • Reinstatement is NOT applicable to students.
The Student Membership category may be retained until December 31 in the year of graduation. Reinstatement is NOT applicable to students. A Professional Member who subsequently returns to school for an additional degree cannot become a Student Member.


Questions about membership?
Call the Member Relations Team at 800-598-7704 (720-828-6896 in Denver, CO) or email membership@smenet.org.