Membership Criteria Membership in Chi Sigma Iota, as specified in the Bylaws, is by chapter invitation to both students and graduates of the chapters' counselor education programs. Students must have completed at least one semester of full-time graduate coursework in a counselor education degree program, have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 system, and be recommended for membership in CSI by the chapter including promise for a capacity to represent the best about professional counseling including appropriate professional behavior, ethical judgment, emotional maturity, and attitudes conducive to working to advocate for wellness and human dignity for all. Faculty and alumni of the program shall have met the overall G.P.A. requirement as graduates of a counselor education program and be recommended to CSI by the chapter. The primary identity of these persons shall be as professional counselors including evidence of a state or national credential as a professional counselor. While Headquarters will acknowledge receipt of the application and payment with a welcoming notice, full-fledged membership into the Society takes place as specified in the CSI Bylaws at a formal oath taking ceremony arranged by the chapter. Certificates of membership and recognition pins are distributed in this manner. In rare cases, chapters may withhold or rescind endorsement for good cause in the event of objective evidence that would disqualify an individual for membership at the next specified time for the initiation. All such decisions are normally made at the chapter and program level. Headquarters will refund any funds collected by it to such individuals expeditiously. On-line Application Process Individuals receiving a letter of invitation to membership from their chapter may complete the online New Member Application. The Chapter Faculty Advisor or appropriate chapter officer (e.g., President, Treasurer, or Membership Chair) should be notified that the application has been submitted. Payment for CSI membership can be made to the chapter with any chapter dues as appropriate. Membership application verification is completed by the Chapter Faculty Advisors and a chapter check for all new members is sent to CSI Headquaters. Applications are processed by Headquarters as quickly as possible upon receipt of all the needed information from the chapter (usually within 10 days). However, applicants should contact their chapter officers or Chapter Faculty Advisor regarding any questions related to processing of their application as chapters send all their nominees verifications and one check to Headquarters simultaneously. Often, chapters wait several weeks before forwarding their materials to Headquarters. As a consequence, Headquarters staff are unable to be of immediate assistance in these cases.  A check list of steps for processing memberships can be found here.  Changing Chapter Affiliation CSI members wanting to change their chapter affiliation may do so by completing the on-line Membership Transfer Form. Renewal Requests Renewal requests should be sent to renewal@csi-net.org.  (Renewal fees are $40.00 for one year, $80.00 for two years and $120.00 for 3 years).  To renew on line, go back to the home page and look at the right side of the page under Member Log In.  Use your username and password to log in and click on Renew/Upgrade membership.  Your username is usually your first and last name typed as one word and your password is CSI unless you have already made a change. If you do not wish to renew on line, you may opt to fill out the online renewal form and include your credit card information.  The renewal form may be printed and mailed to the CSI Headquarter's Office along with your payment. Only currently active members of CSI may vote in the CSI elections , hold chapter offices, be nominated for leadership fellowships, internships, awards, or access the Members Only Job links pages of our website. For more information, please contact Chi Sigma Iota P.O. Box 35448 Greensboro, North Carolina 27425-5448 Voice: (336) 841-8180; Fax: (336) 841-8180 Or for more information, please contact membership@csi-net.org