WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP?

Any student pursing Chemistry in an institution of higher learning is eligible for membership, provided the student’s progress in chemistry meets a high standard set by the local chapter and approved by the National Executive Council. Generally, membership requirements include successful completion of two years of chemistry courses and labs.

Membership is open to chemistry majors and minors. Other science majors may be eligible for membership at the discretion of the local chapter, provided they fulfill the basic chemistry requirements for membership.

Membership has traditionally been at the undergraduate level, but graduate students of high standing pursuing chemistry may be elected to membership. Additionally, anyone who has attained eminence in chemistry may be nominated for Honorary Membership by the unanimous vote of an active chapter or by unanimous vote of the Executive Council.

Local chapter members are initiated into the national society via an initiation ritual. There is a one-time initiation fee of $40. Local chapters may also charge their own local dues.

Each initiate fills out a Member History Form and submits it to the local chapter representative. Click here to access an editable PDF version of this form. To minimize copying errors, it is requested that this form be filled out electronically, printed, and submitted to the local chapter representative. Simply fill out each field and tab to the next. The bottom portions of the form are to be completed later by the chapter representative and Executive Treasurer.

Local chapters may apply for a special project award of up to $250 based on a proposal submitted to the Executive Council. A special chapter award consisting of a plaque and $100 is presented to the “Outstanding Chapter” whose activities are documented by a poster presented at the biennial convention.