Member Categories
Membership in IEEE is open to individuals who, by education or experience, give evidence of competence in an IEEE designated field. The designated fields are: Engineering, Computer Sciences and Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Biological and Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Technical Communications, Education, Management, and Law and Policy.
IEEE offers the following grades of membership: Student, Graduate Student, Associate, member, Senior member, and Fellow. The special categories of Life member, Young Professional, and Society Affiliate are also offered.
| Category | Description | % of Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Student Member | Undergraduate/graduate students in IEEE fields | |
| Graduate Student Member | Graduate students with qualifying academic/professional background | |
| Associate Member | Individuals interested in IEEE fields without full Member qualifications | |
| Member | Professionals with a qualifying degree or equivalent experience | |
| Senior Member | Experienced professionals with significant performance and at least 10 years in the field | |
| Fellow Member | Individuals recognized for extraordinary accomplishments (IEEE-wide, not Houston-specific) | |
| Society Memberships | Membership in one or more of 38 technical societies | |
| Women in Engineering | Affinity group for supporting women in engineering | |
| Young Professionals | Affinity group for recent graduates and early-career members | |
| Standards Association | Membership for those interested in technology standards development |