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How to Start a Chapter
Step 1: Submit New Chapter Application
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Interested advisor or student submits New Chapter Application Form to verify campus eligibility
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IPC HQ reviews Chapter Application (10-day review period)
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Receive approval notification for student chapter
Step 2: Recruit 3+ Students and an Advisor
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IPC HQ will make student member registration and advisor registration available for your school
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IPC HQ sends Student Chapter Marketing Kit
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Students and/or Chapter Advisor conduct interest meeting, webinar, or speaker to gather student member interest
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3+ students make $40 individual payment and advisor register on ipcef.org
Step 3: Submit Chapter Registration
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Chapter Advisor or Chapter Officers complete Chapter Registration
Step 4: Onboarding
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IPC HQ sends Chapter Guidebook including Bylaws, Constitution, Responsibilities and an overview of the Chapter Program
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Within 2-4 weeks, IPC HQ will conduct an on campus or virtual onboarding with the advisor, officers, and chapter members
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Student Chapter will apply for Recognized Student Organization Status with institution
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