Start a Student Chapter

To set up a student chapter, you must gather a letter from the university, complete the necessary forms along with the petition, and submit them to us.

To begin the process of forming a chapter:

Determine if there are at least 15 students at the university who want to be SPE members.

 

Ask for a letter of support on letterhead from the university department head.

 

Ask a faculty member to serve as your advisor, ensure they review the Faculty Advisor Roles & Responsibilities.

 

Find the section closest to the university and request a letter of support.

 

Call a meeting of the interested students and elect officers.

 

Submit the following to chapters@spe.org:

• Letter of support from your university department head indicating name of program and courses/modules
• Letter of support from your local section
• Completed Chapter Resource Request Form
• Completed Petition Form

Upon approval, a new chapter will receive the following items:

• Chapter charter
• Chapter logo
• Grant of USD 100 intended to assist the chapter in beginning operations

By request, the following complimentary items will be supplied:

• Supply of stationery and envelopes
• Podium sign
• Petroleum Engineering Handbook Set