Student
Membership

Jump start your geology career for the price of a few coffees!

Network, expand your education with real-life applications, get discounts on publications and field gear, as well as free access to publications, webinars, and more!

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Membership Benefits and Opportunities

Membership
is only

$25

/year

Communities

Meetings & Professional Development

  • Reduced registration rates for GSA regional Section, Annual, and specialty meetings.
  • Lifelong learning — Field trips, technical sessions, short courses, special events.
  • Share research — Publish and present with GSA.
  • Member-exclusive webinars.
  • GeoCareers Programs — Networking events, mentoring, workshops, career panels.
  • Mentoring365, a virtual mentoring program that provides mentors and mentees with tools to develop and accomplish career goals.
  • Leadership Opportunities — Help shape the Society and the future of geoscience.

Publications

  • Free online access to GSA's premier journals: Geology and GSA Bulletin.
  • Complimentary GSA Today — This science and news magazine features a hot topic science article, member news, and job listings.
  • Receive the Student and Early Career Newsletter – Stay current on the latest opportunities.
  • Receive GSA Connection — This monthly e-publication contains news and items of interest to members.
  • Member discounts in online bookstore — Books, maps and charts, special papers, and more.
 

Affinity Benefits

 
Dovetail Workwear

Women of the Geological Society of America: take 25% off on us! We see how hard you work, so we're making the best women's workwear FOR YOU!

 
Brunton

Get 20% off Brunton compasses and pocket instruments, precision-made for over 125 years.

 
The combined power of Enterprise-National

Enjoy negotiated car rental rates from Enterprise and National, along with Emerald Club benefits. Learn more and enroll.

 
Journal of Geoscience Education

Special offer for Journal of Geoscience Education — A peer-reviewed publication for geoscience education research.

 
Interior Federal Credit Union

Interior Federal Credit Union — Funds the first $25 deposit into a savings account to establish membership.

 
SOAR

SOAR+ — Store, view, and share maps and high-resolution satellite imagery with discounts on SOAR+ and SkyMap50.

 
Geologize

Geologize — GSA members have free access to Geologize's critically acclaimed training bundle, Practical Geocommunication, a $400 value.

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FAQs

Is there a printable PDF application?
Yes, download it here.
Where do my dues go?
Dues are broken down into five main categories: Collaboration & Professional Development, Research, Advocacy, Recognition/Leadership, and Supporting the Next Generation. Learn more about it here.
What is the difference between Professional Membership and Student Membership?
Students in geoscience receive a highly discounted membership rate. You can see the breakdown of each membership type here.
What are the GSA Science Divisions?
GSA has 22 scientific Divisions that any member may join. Divisions generally meet at GSA’s annual meeting, and most have their own newsletters, which are published at various times throughout the year. Learn more here.
Don’t see your question?
Give us a call at +1-800-472-1988 or email us at gsaservice@geosociety.org.

Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled and majoring in geology or a related science.
A related science is any physical or biological science or other discipline, such as engineering or geography.