Why Become an ADA Student Member?

Why Become an ADA Student Member?

Joining the American Dietetic Association, the world's leading organization of food and health professionals, will enable you to enhance your educational preparation and gain access to a wealth of career building resources.  When you become an ADA student member, you automatically will become a member of the ADA Student Council with all the following benefits.

ADA Student Membership Benefits:
  • Network with other dietetics students via the Web-based Student Council Community of Interest (CoI), which connects ADA student members nationwide, provides a communication vehicle for your student representatives, allows you to access cutting-edge information about the profession, read useful Web sites and articles, share ideas and more.

  • Become eligible for leadership opportunities on the Student Council Advisory Committee.

  • Obtain free membership in your state dietetic association and become eligible for state and national Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards.

  • Access ADA's Student Center Web site and the student online newsletter, the ADA Student Scoop.

  • Access the monthly Journal of the American Dietetic Association online, the award-winning ADA Times, subscribe to the Daily News and more.

  • Apply for American Dietetic Association Foundation scholarships (for U.S. citizens or permanent residents).

  • Access to ADACareerlink.org for the latest information on the profession's hottest job opportunities.

  • Obtain student liability insurance and special member rates on credit cards, car rental and hotel accommodations.

  • Obtain reduced student rates at ADA's Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (October 25 to 28, Chicago, Illinois). 

How do I join?
It's simple to join ADA. For student member qualifications and application, click below.