Starting a College Chapter

Start a Movement and form an AISES College Chapter at your school! 

Here is what you do:

Join or renew your membership in AISES – its Free!

Each AISES College Chapter must have a minimum of three members, with all of them being individual members of AISES. Membership dues for college students are free but you and others who want to be in the chapter MUST sign up for membership.  

Select a Chapter Advisor

Each College Chapter must have at least one advisor, who may be a member of the faculty or staff at your college. This should be a person who has supported you in school in some way, and who supports the mission of AISES – you want to be able to count on them to be your advocate and help with the Chapter. 

Complete and Submit Application Documents

  1. Cover letter (view samples)
  2. Application to form a College Chapter signed by the Chapter Advisor
  3. Verification of at least three current AISES memberships
  4. Adoption of the AISES Code of Conduct and Safe Camp Policies. Review, discuss, and sign and date these forms 
  5. Signed copy of the AISES Code for the Governing of Student Chapters 
  6. Letter stating that the college or university has certified their chapter as a duly recognized student organization
  7. Copy of Meeting Minutes showing the vote to accept the Code of Conduct, Safe Camp, and Code for the Governing of Student Chapters

Please send your completed application and supporting documents to:

AISES — Engagement and Advocacy Department
6321 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Unit A
Albuquerque, NM 87120

or email to: klyons@aises.org

Chapter Handbook- This downloadable chapter handbook has a lot of great information to start and run a successful chapter! 

Fundraising Video - view a video with help ideas and tips for chapter fundraising.  Download a Power point Fundraising Presentation.

AISES Recruitment Flyer - This downloadable flyer is a great way to increase your members!