Student Branch Chapter Resources

How do I form a Student Branch Chapter?

Technical Chapter at your Student Branch is your local link to the valuable resources available from IEEE and its many Societies and Councils. There must be a current, active Student Branch at your school, in order to form a Student Branch Technical Chapter. IEEE Staff is available to assist you in any step of the process of Student Branch Chapter Development. 

Please visit the IEEE Geographic Unit Formation Policies and Petitions webpage for more information. 

Email IEEE Staff at (Click to show email) with questions regarding unit formation policies or petition processes

Visit the IEEE Student Branch Chapter Operations web page for IEEE based resources to assist officers and volunteers involved in over 3,000 IEEE Student Branches with their operations, promotions, and professional growth. Branches are supported by the work of the Student Activities Committee (SAC). Visit the link below:

Student Branch Chapter Operations

Are there funds available for my Student Branch Chapter?

Yes, funds are provided by the CASS to eligible newly formed Student Branch Chapters.

  • $200 in "start-up funds" for new CASS Student Branch Chapters. (PLEASE NOTE: If a chapter is joint, it is expected that the other societies contribute equal shares.)
  • Chapters can also apply for support for specific activities through the CAS Society Outreach Initiative Program supporting Student Branch Chapter Activities. If you are interested in applying for CASS funding for an upcoming event, please contact the CASS VP - RAM or the CASS Office for more information. 

How to apply for CASS Student Branch Chapter Start-Up Funding?

Newly formed Student Branch Chapters, within the current year, are eligible for up to $200 in start-up funding from the CAS Society. 

To apply for this start-up funding, please complete the webform, here: https://ieee-cas.org/form/sbc-start-up-funding-request-for

Before starting the form, please be sure to have the following:

  1. Confirmation of the petition approval from IEEE.
  2. The names and emails of the Chair or Treasurer of the parent Chapter AND Section of your SBC.
  3. Confirmed approval from the Section and Chapter Chair/Treasurer that they are willing to help transfer funds to your SBC. 

Please contact the CASS VP - RAM or CASS Office for more information.