About WISHRM

New this fall SHRM will provide an opportunity for HR students to obtain SHRM certification through the SHRM Academic Eligibility Program.
Students who meet the following criteria may apply for the SHRM-CP exam:

• Students in their final year of an approved HR bachelor's or master's degree program
• Be in good standing at academically aligned schools *
• Students must also have a minimum of 500 hours of relevant HR experience. **

This change is effective for the December 1, 2017 - February 15, 2018 testing window.
Information and tools for taking advantage of the academic eligibility program include:

• Instructions for students on how to apply for the exam and properly document their hours of experience.
• A program guide for schools aligned to SHRM's curriculum guidelines.
• A webcast for faculty members or administrators outlining the program and describing its requirements in detail. 

Learn how Colorado State University has promoted and supported the offering of the academic eligibility program. visit: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/behavioral-competencies/pages/shrm-initiative-speeds-hr-students-toward-certification.aspx?
Contact AcademicEligibility@shrm.org with questions about the initiative.

*An approved college or university HR program is one that SHRM's Academic Initiatives Department confirms is in alignment with SHRM's curriculum guidelines for a broad and deep HR education.
** Relevant HR experience includes HR-related internships, work-study assignments, directed work or research projects, supervised independent study, or part-time or full-time work in HR. 

Sheree Yates
WISHRM Certification Director