Chapter Chartering Guide

Chapters must meet the following criteria:

At least one approved Advisor. At NSBE, the safety and well-being of our members, especially our youth, are a top priority. To ensure a secure environment, all adults serving as advisors, volunteers, or chaperones for NSBE Jr. chapters are required to complete a background check. LEARN MORE
Attend the NSBE Jr. Advisor Monthly Meeting held at 8PM EST on the second Thursday of the month. ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
Required Chapter Executive Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs Chair, Senator/Delegate
Five (5) active members: These are members who have paid or prepared to pay the $5 NSBE Jr national member dues. Chapter executive officers count towards the required five (5) active members
Chapter Constitution: Your chapter constitution serves as the foundation for your chapter's operations. NSBE provides a Chapter Constitution Template to make this process easier. Use the template to include essential sections like membership criteria, leadership roles, voting procedures, and amendment processes. Ensure that your constitution aligns with NSBE's national bylaws to maintain consistency and compliance. Download the Chapter Constitution Template
Agree & Adhere to NSBE Logo Policy: Every Chapter must agree to adhere to the terms & conditions of the NSBE Logo Policy.

A Faculty Advisor committed to NSBE’s mission who can provide guidance and serve as a liaison with the university.
Required Chapter Executive Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs Chair, Senator/Delegate
Ten (10) active members: These are members who have paid or prepared to pay the $15 Collegiate national member dues. Chapter executive officers count towards the required ten (10) active members.
Chapter Constitution: Your chapter constitution serves as the foundation for your chapter's operations. NSBE provides a Chapter Constitution Template to make this process easier. Use the template to include essential sections like membership criteria, leadership roles, voting procedures, and amendment processes. Ensure that your constitution aligns with NSBE's national bylaws to maintain consistency and compliance. Download the Chapter Constitution Template
Agree & Adhere to NSBE Logo Policy: Every Chapter must agree to adhere to the terms & conditions of the NSBE Logo Policy.

Required Chapter Executive Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs Chair, Senator/Delegate
Ten (10) active members: These are members who have paid or prepared to pay the $50 Professional national member dues. Chapter executive officers count towards the required ten (10) active members.
Chapter Constitution: Your chapter constitution serves as the foundation for your chapter's operations. NSBE provides a Chapter Constitution Template to make this process easier. Use the template to include essential sections like membership criteria, leadership roles, voting procedures, and amendment processes. Ensure that your constitution aligns with NSBE's national bylaws to maintain consistency and compliance. Download the Chapter Constitution Template
Agree & Adhere to NSBE Logo Policy: Every Chapter must agree to adhere to the terms & conditions of the NSBE Logo Policy.

For process efficiency chapters may submit their memberships at once by uploading a completed group membership list using the Group Membership Form. Download the Required Template
NSBE chapters may be eligible to use NSBE’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit standing:
- Must have your own federal tax ID (or use that of your university).
- Your chapter must be active. If not, renew the chapter’s charter.
  - Chapters that do not have active status are not eligible.
- Chapters need to have 10 paid members and the required officers.
- Confirm with your university that the chapter cannot use the university’s tax-exempt status for itself as a subordinate.
  - If the chapter cannot use the tax-exempt status of the university, then the chapter needs to fill out the survey linked below.
- If the chapter does not have its own federal tax ID #: Unfortunately, chapters are not allowed to use NSBE’s tax id #: you must obtain your own. You can apply for one at the following website: https://irs-form-ss-4.com/.

Prepare incoming officers for their roles
Ensure chapter meets re-charter requirements (same as criteria to charter a new chapter)
Ensure all officers (incoming especially) have renewed their membership to ensure smooth transition

This is where you’ll update your chapter information, officers, and chapter constitution.
August 1 – September 30 is great time to submit group memberships for your chapter if your chapter plans to attend FRCs (late October – end of November)