AIAA welcomes incoming members to join anytime during the school year! The easiest way to join the branch is by getting involved with one of our technical projects. Send one of our project managers an email to confirm the time and location of their next meeting. If you do not wish to join a project, but would still like to join AIAA, attending meetings and joining industry events under AIAA will also work!
Membership Options & Benefits
Compare local chapter benefits with national student membership perks
UCLA Student Membership
- Access to off-campus activities including industry facility tours, company rep meetings, and social events.
- Networking opportunities with engineering professionals, AIAA alumni, and fellow students.
- Workshops tailored to help you succeed at career fairs, technical interviews, and internships.
- Great resume builder for aerospace and engineering roles.
- It's free! You will remain a member as long as you remain active in the club.
National Student Membership
- Mandatory for attending national student competitions like AIAA's Design Build Fly Annual Competition.
- Student discounts to all AIAA professional conferences and regional section events.
- Discounts on AIAA textbooks, technical papers, and industry journals.
- Significant savings on professional memberships after graduation.
- Leadership opportunities, networking, and career development programs.
- Subscription to Aerospace America, AIAA Student Journal, Aviation Week, and Space Technology.
I am not an aerospace major, can I still join?
Definitely! We welcome members of every major who have an interest in aviation or space travel.
Careers in aerospace are not limited to aerospace engineers. For example, NASA employs astronomers, business managers, biologists, doctors, software & hardware engineers, test pilots, physicists, publicists, and professionals from many other fields required to execute their missions.
What events does AIAA host?
We host everything from professional guest speakers, tours of industry facilities, career sessions with recruiters, and assorted engineering projects. For details regarding upcoming events, check out the Events tab.