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MEMBERSHIP GRADE DETERMINATION

(as per IEEE Bylaws)

All members except students pay the same membership dues and receive the same IEEE membership benefits and services (although Associate members may not vote in IEEE elections or hold some offices)

NOTE: Graduate Student Member (GSM)
In July, RAB members and Regional Activities Department staff made a decision to promote and advertise GSM in 2006 when it will be fully implemented with the new IEEE Business Management System (BMS). When asked, Regional Activities staff will inform individuals that students who are currently attending graduate school and would qualify as GSMs are eligible to be elected/appointed to serve as Section/Chapter/Affinity group officers. The credentials and achievements of GSMs will allow them to:
Hold office in Section/Chapter/Affinity groups;
Vote in IEEE elections;
Get more actively involved in IEEE activities as volunteers.

IEEE Bylaw I-104
6. Graduate Student Member
(a) A Graduate Student Member must qualify for Member grade and carry at least 50% of a normal full-time academic program as a registered graduate student in a regular course of study in IEEE- designated fields. The total cumulative period for a member to hold the Student Member grade and/or the Graduate Student Member grade shall be limited to 8 years.
(b) Graduate Student Members, upon graduation or upon reaching the total cumulative 8-year limit as a Student Member and/or Graduate Student Member (whichever occurs first), shall be transferred to Member grade.
7. Student Member
(a) A Student Member must satisfy the following conditions (1) carry at least 50% of a normal full-time academic program as a registered undergraduate or graduate student in a regular course of study in IEEE-designated fields; and (2) not yet qualify for Member grade. The total cumulative period for a member to hold the Stude! nt Member grade and/or the Graduate Student Member grade shall be limited to 8 years.
(b) Student Members, upon graduation or upon reaching the 8-year limit (whichever occurs first), with at least a baccalaureate or higher degree (or its equivalent) from a school and a designated field on the IEEE REP List shall be transferred to Member grade.
(c) Student Members other than those qualifying under subparagraph (b), upon graduation or upon reaching the 8-year limit (whichever occurs first) shall be transferred to Associate Member grade.

GRADE & METHOD OF ELECTION	QUALIFICATIONS	EDUCATIONS	EXPERIENCE	REFERENCES
Senior Member By self-application or nomination; new members may apply directly for this grade; current Members may apply for elevation to this grade.	Recognizes experience reflecting professional maturity. Candidate shall be an engineer, scientist , educator, technical executive or originator in IEEE designated fields* ; in professional practice at least 10 years with significant performance over a period of at least 5 of those years.	Degree from REP** Degree in IEEE designated field Non-ee degree, Associates degree, continuing education, no degree	10 years professional practice with 5 years significant performance	3 Fellow, Senior or Honorary Members
Member New members may apply directly for this grade; current Associates may apply for elevation to this grade: Student Members may be elevated automatically to this grade upon graduation	Recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated professional competence in IEEE designated fields through education, professional experience, or a combination of both.	Degree from REP _______________ Degree in IEEE designated field _______________ No Degree	Working in IEEE designated field _______________ 3 years in IEEE designated field ______________ 6 years at professional level in IEEE designated field	1 Fellow, Senior Member, Member or Honorary Member ___________________ 2 Fellows, Senior Members, Members or Honorary Members __________________ 3 Fellows, Senior Members, Members or Honorary Members
Associate New members may apply directly for this grade; Student members may be elevated to this grade upon graduation	Designed for technical and non-technical applicants who do not presently meet the qualifications for Member grade, but who would benefit through membership and participation in the IEEE and for those who are progressing , through continuing education and work experience, towards the qualifications for Member Grade.	Degree from non-REP Degree in non-related field Associates Degree Continuing Eduation No Degree	Work not professional engineering character required for Member grade (e.g. technician) Working in field towards Member grade qualifications	1 Fellow, Senior Member, Member or Honorary Member

* The IEEE designated fields of interest include electrical engineering, ,electronics, computer engineering and computer science, and the allied branches of engineering and related arts and sciences.

** The term "REP" (recognized educational program ) refers to programs in IEEE designated fields at schools which are part of a university, university system or college (including bonafide junior and community colleges or technical institutes) and which meet accreditation standards of the appropriate national, regional or professional accrediting bodies.

IEEE RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM

If you joined IEEE as a student member, have remained a student member without any break in service and received your First professional degree in 1994 or later, you are automatically included in this plan and will be invoiced at the following rates :

1st year after your first degree	35% of full dues
2nd year "	50% "
3rd year "	65% "
4th year "	80% "
5th year "	Full dues

Author:Quraish Bakir (qbakir@ieee.org)
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