Membership
Professional Membership
Join SWE to become part of an empowering community for professional women engineers and allies, offering exclusive benefits that will advance your academic and professional growth. SWE membership and events are open to all genders.
Whether you’re just starting out in your engineering or STEM career or a seasoned executive, full- or part-time, in the U.S. or across the globe, SWE’s Professional membership gives you access to a diverse, global network of engineers and allies who are with you at every stage of your engineering journey. Start enjoying the wealth of benefits available to you with your SWE Professional membership, including:
Networking and Community
Access a global community of nearly 45,000 women and allies. Get involved in your local SWE affiliate or section, participate in the SWE Mentor Network or join one of SWE’s 20+ Affinity Groups.
Events
Member-exclusive pricing for WE Local conferences and WE26, the world’s largest conference for women in engineering in technology, taking place Nov. 5-7 in Boston.
Career Resources
Access premium career opportunities, including an online career center complete with resume and interview tips, and our in-person career fairs at the WE annual and WE Local conferences.
Educational Resources
Free educational resources via the Advance Learning Center, our award-winning SWE Magazine, Diverse podcast series, and All Together blog.
Professional Development
Enhance your leadership skills by participating in programs, such as eXXec and the Academic Leadership for Women in Engineering (ALWE) program.
And much more!
Types of Professional Membership
Join SWE as a Professional member, whether you’re a novice or expert in engineering/STEM, anywhere globally. Enjoy benefits and a diverse network, with discounts automatically applied at checkout based on the answers you provide in your membership application.
A person who supports the goals of the Society but does not qualify for membership based on employment is eligible for an Associate membership. Associates do not have the right to serve on the senate or board of directors.
Cost: $100/fiscal year
A person who is a full-time precollege educator supports the goals of the Society. Learn more about the resources available for precollege educators.
Cost: $20/fiscal year
To promote global access and pricing equity, SWE offers tiered membership discounts to individuals residing in more than 180 countries with significant economic variance relative to the United States. Discounts range from 50% to 67% off the standard one-year Professional membership rate and do not apply to Life memberships.
Become a professional member for life! Simply download a Life Member Flyer & Contract or learn more about how to become a life member.
Cost: A one-time donation of $2,000 or an installment donation plan of four annual $500 donations.
A person who is or has been actively engaged in engineering work is eligible to become a professional member, if they either hold a baccalaureate or advanced degree in engineering, engineering, technology, or a science related to engineering; or has at least five years engineering experience.
Cost: $100/fiscal year
A person who returns to full-time student status is eligible for discounted professional membership.
Cost: $20/fiscal year
Professional Back to School members receive special pricing on SWE membership, but are not eligible for reduced registration for WE annual conferences and events.
University graduates with graduation dates within the past 24 months and are now working or looking for employment can join as a Recent Graduate member. No promo code is needed ― the discount is automatically applied at checkout based on the answers you provide in your membership application.
Cost: $50/fiscal year
If you’re retired or unemployed, keep SWE’s benefits on tap at an affordable price. No promo code is needed ― the discount is automatically applied at checkout based on the answers you provide in your membership application.
Cost: $50/fiscal year
SWE reserves the right to verify membership information. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in adjustment of membership category, fees, or benefits, and potentially the suspension or termination of membership.
Employee-Sponsored Membership (ESM)
Employer-Sponsored Membership (ESM) is a cost-effective program that enables organizations to purchase SWE memberships in bulk to support their engineers and technologists. Through ESM, employers provide their employees with global access to SWE’s programs, professional development resources, and community network. Each ESM package includes up to 200 professional memberships.
Contact strategicpartnerships@swe.org for more information and pricing.
Employer Support
Many SWE members seek financial support from their employers to maintain their membership. Chat with Enginuity to prepare a compelling case for employer sponsorship and demonstrate the shared value of SWE membership.
Find out more information on Workplace Groups here.
Senior and Fellow Grades
Senior and Fellow member status, if applicable, is notated on accounts in the SWE Member Portal. Additional information on Senior and Fellow membership levels can be found in the SWE Bylaws on the About page.
A person who is or has been actively engaged in engineering work is eligible to hold Senior status, if one of the following criteria is met:
- Holds a baccalaureate or advanced degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science related to engineering and has at least ten years of engineering experience; or
- Has at least 15 years of engineering experience, indicating engineering competency and achievement.
Any member who has received the SWE Achievement Award shall be automatically made a Senior member, except that of a fellow of the Society who shall retain the fellow grade. SWE HQ reviews the member roster on an annual basis and automatically updates members who qualify for Senior membership. Members who believe they qualify for Senior membership may submit proof of their credentials along with their SWE ID to membership@swe.org for review.
A SWE member who has been a senior member for at least 10 years or a member for at least 20 years may be chosen to become a Fellow of the Society, in recognition of significant and long-term service to the advancement of women in the engineering profession. Fellow members are chosen yearly from eligible members who have been nominated via the SWE Awards Program and are recognized at the WE Annual conference.
Need to Renew Your Membership?
Your membership runs through June 30, early renewal begins April 1.