Membership Qualifications
 
Any student of California State University, Bakersfield may obtain membership in the Beta Upsilon Chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon. In order to become a member, a student must complete the following steps:
  • Be enrolled full-time at CSUB
  • Join the STAAR Program
  • Hold a 3.00 Cumulative GPA for three consecutive quarters
  • Apply for membership
  • Pay an initiation fee of $35
 
What Does the Initiation Fee Include?

The one-time initiation fee goes to the National Office and covers the cost of your membership pin, honor cord, and membership certificate. You will receive these items at your initiation ceremony. You wear your honor cord at XAE special events and at graduation.
 
How Do I Join STAAR?

Membership in STAAR is free to eligible students. In order to be eligible for the STAAR Program, a student must have one or more of the following attributes:
  • Be a first-generation Baccalaureate Degree Candidate
  • Qualify as a low-income family
  • Be physically disabled
  • Be learning disabled

If you believe you qualify, or you are not sure if you qualify, please pick-up an application from the STAAR Office located on campus.