Lifetime Associate Member ($400.00)
A Lifetime Associate member does not qualify for Lifetime Professional status but supports and encourages the members, purpose, and mission of SHPE. Membership dues for lifetime members will be waived in perpetuity.

Regular/Professional Member ($45.00)
A Regular/Professional member shall be a person who at a minimum holds an engineer-in-training certificate or a bachelor's degree in any discipline of engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, physical science or a mathematically based science field. Six years of experience as an engineer or in a mathematically based science field or engineering educator may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. Regular/Professional members shall be entitled to cast one vote in elections of officers and all business that the Board of Directors refers to the membership. Regular/Professional members may hold a Board position.

Recent Graduates (Complimentary)
For persons who qualify for regular membership and have graduated less than six (6) months ago. This person will receive a one year free membership and is entitled to all mentioned above.

Associate Members ($35.00)
An associate member shall be a person who believes and supports the purpose of this corporation. He/she shall not be entitled to nominate, vote nor hold a position in the Board. Associated members shall be extended all privileges of a Regular/Professional member less those exempted above.

Honorary Members (Complimentary)
Honorary members shall be individuals who have been awarded a membership by the corporation's Board of Directors. Honorary members shall not be entitled to nominate, vote or hold a position on the Board.

• They shall be persons who have accomplished an outstanding achievement in their engineering or scientific profession.


• Persons who have participated beyond requirement for the advancement of Hispanic persons in the field of engineering or science.

SWE Joint Membership ($110 + $20 fee for new applicants)
Joint membership with SWE further promotes an inclusive environment with SHPE and SWE. The goals of this important partnership program are to improve networking opportunities and expand professional development programs for Hispanic women engineers.  This is a discounted rate available for those who wish to join both organizations.  For more information please visit the SWE Membership website.

How do I join SHPE?*
To join SHPE as a professional member click here to apply online:  Become a Member, or simply submit a membership application along with your annual dues (see above). Mail application to:

SHPE, Inc.
ATTN: Professional Membership
5400 E. Olympic Blvd. Suite 210
Los Angeles, CA 90022