AVS student membership empowers students with the tools, connections, and opportunities needed to grow and succeed. From networking and mentorship to chapters, awards and travel grants, conferences, professional development, training, and career resources, AVS is here to help you build your future.

• Student Chapters
• Student Awards 
• Career Services 
• Short Courses 
• AVS Publications and Technical Libraries

AVS Student Chapters engage students in science and technology fields relevant to AVS while providing opportunities to network with professors, industry leaders, and fellow students. Student members gain valuable benefits when they join or create an AVS Student Chapter, including:

• Leadership Development - Through the various levels of chapter management, you will have opportunities for continual development and demonstration of leadership capabilities. Gain valuable leadership skills that will assist you throughout your career, as a team member, as a professional, and as a leader in AVS.
• Complimentary Membership - If you join AVS as a first time student member, you will receive a one-year, one-time only, complimentary AVS membership.
• Start-Up Funds - Each new Student Chapter is eligible to receive up to $1,000 in start-up funds. Matching funds by the university is encouraged. Create a Student Chapter Application Form (PDF)
• Membership Rebate Program - Student Chapters receive a $10 rebate to fund activities for each chapter member that is an AVS student member.
• Travel Support - Student Chapters may apply for up to $500 per calendar year for travel support to attend the AVS International Symposium. Visit our Meetings and Exhibits for more information.

Confirm Your AVS Student Membership-

AVS Student Members can join an AVS Student Chapter. If you are not an AVS Member JOIN HERE and then return to begin the form below.