What is ACM?

Founded in 1947, the Association for Computing Machinery, a national organization, is a major force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and students worldwide. Today, its 75,000 members and the public turn to ACM for the industry's leading Portal to Computing Literature, authoritative publications and pioneering conferences, providing leadership for the 21st century. (www.acm.org)

ACM's Student Chapter at UCLA:

UCLA ACM is the Computer Science student group on campus.

Who can join ACM?

Anybody interested in the field of Computer Science, with theoretical and applied interests, is welcome to join ACM. If you have a passion for technology and are interested in putting your skills to use, you are strongly encouraged to join. We want enthusiastic members like you!

Why should I join ACM?

Joining the ACM student chapter at UCLA is free!

ACM will keep you informed of major opportunities that should be considered by everyone who is interested in Computer Science. These opportunities may consist of programming competitions and industry speaker events. We may be able to help you answer important questions, such as:

• What field of Computer Science do I really like?
• Where am I going to work after I graduate?
• Should I go to graduate school?
• What is this Linux thing, and do I need to learn it?

How can I join ACM?

Just use the "Create a new account" link on the right to sign up for an account on this portal. Signing up automatically adds you to our membership roster and mailing lists, so you'll always stay up-to-date on what we're upto.