Student Members

CMAA Student Membership is for any college student that is interested and/or passionate about their career in the club industry. As a CMAA student member, you’ll receive the education and networking opportunities to kickstart your future before you even graduate!

We now also have a page for Faculty Members.

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Discover why this career path is so rewarding.

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Join CMAA

By joining CMAA as a student, you are taking steps to further your professional development through meetings, events, practical experiences, internships, education, and conferences.

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Find an Internship

The CMAA Internship Listing showcases job opportunities submitted by club managers interested in providing valuable on-the-job education in their clubs.

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Student Newsletter

Find the latest student news, events, and stories that matter to you! Whether you’re looking for updates, tips, or student spotlights, we’ve got you covered.

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Student Chapter Resources

Utilize these tools to succeed as a leader in your student chapter. Consult this resource for chapter position descriptions, resources, and more.

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Find a Chapter

CMAA Student Chapters can be found at institutions throughout the United States.

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Start a CMAA Student Chapter

Looking to start a CMAA Student Chapter at your University? Any four-year college/university is eligible to create a CMAA Student Chapter!

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CMAA Graduation Stole

CMAA offers student members a complimentary graduation stole to all graduating seniors!

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Outreach Calendar

Student Chapter of the Year

This award recognizes the outstanding work and successful accomplishments of our student chapters in each size category.

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Student Chapter New Member Recruitment Contest

This contest recognizes those student chapters reaching the highest percentage of total new members recruited within their size category.

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Student Shark Tank Competition

Modeled after the reality television series Shark Tank, this student award competition features “student entrepreneurs” who conceptualize ways that may advance club operations to a panel of club professionals ("sharks"), who decide whether to promote their ideas and concepts.

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Student Chapter and Faculty Idea Fair

The purpose of the Student Chapter and Faculty Idea Fair is for Student Chapters to share innovative ideas with each other in specific categories. This award program is presented at the World Conference & Club Business Expo each year.

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Club Foundation Scholarships & Grants

The Student Chapter Grant Program and the Joe Perdue Scholarship provide funding for undergraduate students pursing a managerial career in the club industry.

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Contemporary Club Management Online Textbook

Contemporary Club Management is the definitive, comprehensive textbook on private club operations, covering leadership, food and beverage, golf operations, and finance.

The textbook is available through the TopHat platform for a one-time payment of $85 (plus tax), which provides access to all future updates and new editions at no additional cost.

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November 7-9, 2026

National Student Education Conference

Save the date!

The National Student Education Conference is an opportunity for student members to enhance their CMAA experience! Experience education curated specifically for students. The curriculum will focus on teaching attendees valuable life skills and club industry-specific tips and tricks throughout the weekend.