Student Chapters

Chapter Overview

The IPC Student Chapter Program helps advance careers for engineering and technical students by delivering online industry-standard education, in-person and virtual networking opportunities with industry professionals and creates pathways into the electronics manufacturing industry with scholarships and projects. The foundation oversees chapters at community and technical colleges and universities across North America with intent to spread internationally.

Current Chapters

Interested in starting a chapter at your school?

Learn all about what it takes to have an IPC student chapter at your school from Valparaiso University's IPC student chapter president and IPC Board of Directors Student Member Liaison, Hannah Nelson!

How to Start an IPC Student Chapter

Step 1:

Submit Interest Form

An interested student, advisor, or IPC Member company submits interest form to verify school eligibility
The IPC Education Foundation will review your request and contact you within one week to discuss next steps

Interest Form

Step 2:

Recruit 3+ Students and an Advisor

While we review your interest form, start searching for student members and an advisor
If you need assistance, we'll host an on-campus or virtual interest event to reach these requirements

Step 3:

Onboarding

We'll host a chapter onboarding meeting covering the Bylaws, Constitution, and Responsibilities for individuals and chapter officers
Student Chapter will apply for Recognized Student Organization Status with institution
Chapter Officers complete the new chapter leadership training