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Anyone can become a member of our SWE section here at the U of M! You don’t have to be a scientist, engineer, or even a woman to join. It’s a great opportunity for volunteering and professional growth! 

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) was established in 1950 and has given women a voice and unique position in the STEM industry for more than seven decades. Today, with more than 400 collegiate and professional sections both in the U.S. and internationally, SWE connects women to a network of more than 40,000 individual members. On campus, our section has over 300 active members.

If you have any questions, email swe@umn.edu.  If you would like more information on how to join SWE, you can click the links below or contact swe@umn.edu directly. Congratulations and we hope to see you soon!

TO BE CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE MEMBER:

• Earn at least 10 stars a semester to be considered an active member (Events are typically worth 1 star each, but there are some that are worth more!).
• If you earn 10-16 stars you become a bronze star active member. If you earn 17-24 stars you become a silver star active member. If you earn 24+ stars you become a gold star active member.
• If you’ve already attended events, check out the star chart.
• If you’re an officer or director, you must earn 12 stars each semester and become a paid member (see below to learn how!).
• Many paid members purchase the Collegiate-to-Career membership, which lasts throughout your college career and one additional year of professional membership after graduating.

• Once you become a national member, please forward your confirmation email to swe@umn.edu so that we can add you to our lists!

BENEFITS OF BEING A PAID MEMBER:

• Provides an automatic network of colleagues with similar experiences, challenges, and goals.
• Access to SWE specific career information and opportunities.
• Access to scholarships for women pursuing STEM degrees.
• Provides access to SWE mentorship opportunities.