LDSPMA’s student chapters allow students going into publishing, media, and the arts to get a jump on their career by learning industry skills and networking with each other and established professionals.
Our chapters are for YOU if you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are in any of these or similar majors:
- Editing
- Publishing
- Creative writing
- Communications
- Digital Media
- Film Media
- Commercial Music
- Music Composition
- Graphic Design
- Art
- Journalism
- Mass Media
Membership Benefits
Student chapters host regular events where chapter members can network with other creative minds and connect with guest speakers.
In addition, students who join LDSPMA have the opportunity to attend free monthly Zoom events featuring experts in their field.
Students can also participate in LDSPMA’s one-on-one mentoring program. This program pairs beginning professionals—including students—with experts who have the skills and knowledge to help them succeed.
Students are also eligible for a 50% discount to the LDSPMA conference. This annual event features leaders in:
- publishing
- media
- fiction writing
- nonfiction writing
- audio and film editing
- design and production
- marketing
- musical arts
- visual arts
How to Join a Student Chapter
Step 1: Join LDSPMA’s General Mailing List
Join LDSPMA’s general mailing list to stay in the loop about our monthly Zoom discussions, mentorship program application deadlines, student discounts for our annual conference, and other events:
Step 2: Join a Specific Student Chapter
Click on a university name to expand details.
Brigham Young University – Currently changing status
The BYU student chapter was the first student chapter founded by LDSPMA and has been around since 2018.
The chapter dissolved in 2023 due to rollover in leadership. We are currently seeking to restart the chapter. If you are interested in being on the chapter leadership team, please email us at [email protected].
Brigham Young University–Idaho
The BYU–Idaho Student Chapter was the second student chapter founded by LDSPMA and was started in 2021.
Faculty advisor: Brian Howard
Student chapter president: Kaylee Croasmun
To join, search for “LDSPMA” on the IBelong website or app, or go straight to the club’s listing in the app using the button below:
Utah Valley University
The UVU Student Chapter is our newest chapter, founded in 2023.
Faculty advisor: Pending
Student chapter president: Kaylee Casutt Long
Want to Start a Chapter?
LDSPMA student chapters may form anywhere there is an institute program for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chapters are intended to be student-led and student-driven. While they may begin as organizations independent of a college or university, they are strongly encouraged to apply for student club status at their respective institutions of learning.
An official student chapter must have:
- Three officers: a president, vice-president, and secretary/information officer;
- A minimum of two chapter events per semester (four events annually);
- By-laws detailing the duties of officers;
- A willingness to promote LDSPMA events that relate to their chapter.
For more information, contact us at [email protected].