Student Membership

We are so excited that you have decided to apply to become a Student Member! There are so many different resources that will be available to you. For now, check out our LinkedIn and Twitter pages! If you have any questions, email Academic Affairs Manager, Brandi Willard, at [email protected]
As a Student Member of NASPO, you will have a direct link into the world of state procurement, including the ability to attend the NASPO Annual Conference and Academic Forum. Academic Forum brings together academics and state procurement leaders to discuss common challenges faced in attracting and retaining qualified talent in the profession of state procurement. Each of these events is open to members-only.
Student Members receive complimentary copies of NASPO resources and publications and are provided access to the members-only NASPO Network. The NASPO Network is a great way to communicate and collaborate electronically with fellow NASPO members to ask questions, exchange information and share solutions virtually instantaneously.
- Access to monthly bulletin
- Subscription to Procurement Pulse blog
- Access to read posts in the NASPO Network’s All Members community
- Access to Student Member community on NASPO Network
- Networking opportunities with public procurement professionals and NASPO academic partners
- Access to NASPO webinars and publications
- FREE Procurement 101 course
- FREE Practical Guide
- Waived registration for select NASPO conferences
Student Membership is an individual membership type based on the following criteria:
- Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited community college or four-year college or university.
- Full-time is defined as 12 or more credit hours for undergraduate students, and six or more hours for graduate students.
- Applicants must indicate estimated date of graduation on application.
If you meet these eligibility requirements and are interested in being considered, please complete the Online Application for Student Membership. There is no fee for student membership, and membership is given according to the academic calendar (August-July). Once membership has been approved, you will be put on our mailing list so you will receive all correspondence and NASPO materials.
Online Application for Student Membership
If you meet these eligibility requirements and are interested in being considered, please complete the Online Application for Student Membership.
For more information about Student Membership, contact us at [email protected]
Spring 2022 Career Fairs:
Penn State University, Supply Chain & Information Systems Career Fair
Wednesday, January 26, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT (in person)
Thursday, January 27, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT (virtual)
Michigan State University, Careers in Business – Supply Chain Management Fair
Thursday, January 27, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT (in person)
Arizona State University, Supply Chain Management Career Fair
Thursday, January 27, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm MST (virtual)
Thursday, January 27, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm MST (in person)
North Carolina State University, Poole College of Management Supply Chain Career Fair
Thursday, February 3, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm EDT (in person)
Oregon State University, College of Business – Winter Fair
Monday, February 7, 10:00 pm – 12:00 pm PST (virtual)
Tuesday, February 8, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST (in person)
Iowa State University, Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair
Wednesday, February 9, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm CDT (in person)

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