Criteria For Forming An SAE Collegiate Chapter

SAE has two levels of Collegiate Chapter organization: Collegiate Clubs and Collegiate Branches. The term "Collegiate Chapter" is used to apply to both types, except where otherwise noted.

SAE Collegiate Club

All university groups begin as Collegiate Clubs.

To qualify, you must have:

• A minimum of 15 paid student members.
• An appointed faculty advisor.
• Elected club officers.
• A formal program of planned projects and meetings.

Collegiate Club Application
Complete the application online.

Two Letters of Support

• From the Department Chair or Dean of Engineering.
• From the local SAE section where applicable. (note: not all schools are located in a section).

Engineering Curriculum For Your University
Send a copy of your college catalog (must be in English or translated into English).

Mail the above information to:

Diane McGuire
SAE International
SAE Section and Chapter Programs
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096

Constitution
You should also create a Constitution.

Professional Sections
You should also contact the nearest Professional Section of SAE. Through this relationship, you can build a strong network with professional engineers, find resources for meeting content and possible plant tours, find mentors for your Collegiate Chapter and much more.

SAE Collegiate Branch

At some point, your Collegiate Club may qualify for Collegiate Branch status.

To qualify, you must have:

• A minimum of 25 student members for three consecutive years.
• Evidence of ongoing activity for a period of at least three years.
• A formal slate of elected officers.

You will be contacted by SAE International if your Collegiate Club qualifies for Collegiate Branch status. At that time, you will be eligible for Collegiate Chapter allocations.