Membership
Membership is designed to be clear, meaningful, and professionally beneficial. Participation in ACM is open to interested students, while UPE is an honor society that recognizes academic excellence in computing and information disciplines.
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ACM Student Chapter
Open membership for students who want to learn, connect, and build professional readiness through consistent academic and career activities.
UPE Honor Society
Invitation-based membership recognizing academic excellence. UPE formalizes achievement and encourages continued discipline and leadership.
Member Benefits
Gain access to programming, recognition opportunities, mentoring, and professional development activities that strengthen career direction.
What Membership Provides
Professional Readiness
Members gain consistent exposure to expectations in the field through speaker sessions, workshops, and structured guidance that connects academic work to real roles.
Community and Accountability
Membership creates a dependable community where students learn to show up, contribute, and grow. Regular participation supports both confidence and professionalism.
Recognition and Distinction
UPE membership is a formal academic distinction, while ACM involvement reflects initiative and engagement. Both can strengthen a student’s professional narrative.
Service and Leadership
Members may volunteer, assist with events, support outreach, and serve in leadership roles that build communication skills and credible experience.
ACM Student Chapter Membership
Join ACM →Who Can Join
ACM participation is open to all students with an interest in technology, innovation, and digital systems, regardless of major. Students do not need perfect readiness to participate. Consistency and willingness to learn are valued.
What Members Do
Members attend events, participate in learning sessions, support community programming, and build a professional network through steady involvement.
Membership Expectations
Members are expected to uphold respectful conduct, represent the chapter well, and engage responsibly. Participation is encouraged throughout the academic year.
Good First Step
Students new to campus organizations often start with ACM involvement to build confidence and a routine. Over time, they may pursue leadership, competitions, or UPE eligibility.
UPE Honor Society Membership
UPE Process →Eligibility
UPE membership is based on academic excellence and formal review of official academic records. The criteria shown represent the minimum standards used during eligibility evaluation.
Eligibility is assessed holistically and requires verification prior to invitation or induction.
| Criteria | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Minimum Completed Credit Hours | 45 | 9 |
Academic Recognition
UPE is an honor society recognizing academic excellence in computing and information disciplines. It reflects achievement, discipline, and professional promise.
Induction and Participation
Eligible students are invited through an approved process and may participate in formal recognition moments, service, mentoring, and academic programming that reflects the standards of the society.
Professional Value
UPE membership provides a clear academic distinction. It signals sustained performance and commitment to excellence, which can support scholarship and career conversations.
How to Join
Join ACM
Students may join the ACM Student Chapter by submitting the membership form and attending at least one event. Participation is open to interested students, and the chapter encourages steady involvement.
UPE Invitations
Upsilon Pi Epsilon membership is extended through a formal eligibility review and invitation process. Eligible students are identified using official academic records and are contacted directly when they meet the established criteria.
Membership Standards
Both ACM and UPE represent the university and the discipline. Members are expected to maintain respectful conduct, participate responsibly, and uphold the standards associated with computing professionalism.
Take the Next Step
Membership is not simply a title. It is a habit of showing up, learning with purpose, and building a credible professional presence. Join the community and take part in programming that supports long-term success.