Why Join?
ASHRAE has a diverse membership of over 53,000 members from more than 132 countries. As a Student Member, you are entitled to the benefits of being in the Society, including a copy of the monthly ASHRAE Journal and the weekly HVAC&R e-newsletter. You are also entitled to a range of discounts, including discounted registration at the Annual and Winter Conferences, discounted membership dues, and discounts on ASHRAE publications. Student Members are also eligible to participate in the Student Design Competition, and to apply for ASHRAE scholarships. Upon graduation, Student Members are also eligible for ASHRAE’s SmartStart program, which lets Student Members transition to Associate grade membership at a reduced cost.
In order to be eligible, you must be studying or interested in an HVAC&R-related field at a university, college, junior college or technical college. Student membership dues are $20 annually and membership must be renewed every year. For a list of ASHRAE membership FAQs, click here.
How to Join
New Memberships
There are two steps to becoming a member of both ASHRAE and the PSU Student Branch:
Step 1 – Initiate Membership & Pay Society Dues
- Fill out the membership registration form and pay Society dues ($25) online using the following information:
- Choose: Student Membership
- School Name: Pennsylvania State University
- Chapter: Central Pennsylvania
Step 2 – Pay PSU Student Branch Dues
- Pay your PSU Student Branch dues (also $25) via check. The check should be made payable to “ASHRAE”. Give your dues check to an officer or place it in the ASHRAE mailbox in 104 Engineering Unit A.
Membership Renewal
There are two steps to renewing your membership, which should be done every year:
Step 1 – Renew Membership & Pay Society Dues
- Renew your membership and pay your Society dues ($25) online.
Step 2 – Pay PSU Student Branch Dues
- Pay your PSU Student Branch dues (also $25) via check. The check should be made payable to “ASHRAE”. Give your dues check to an officer or place it in the ASHRAE mailbox in 104 Engineering Unit A.