Membership Eligibility
Chi Epsilon at UC Berkeley is committed to honoring students who exemplify the highest standards of academic achievement, character, practicality, and sociability within the civil engineering profession. Membership in Chi Epsilon is an esteemed recognition, open to those who demonstrate outstanding potential and dedication to these core values.
Undergraduate Students
Academic Excellence: Candidates must be in the upper one-third of their class in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at UC Berkeley, with at least Junior or Senior standing.
Coursework: Candidates must have completed at least half of the civil engineering curriculum, including core courses like CE 60 and CE C30 or their equivalents.
Department Affiliation: Candidates must be enrolled in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at UC Berkeley for at least one semester prior to initiation.
Graduate Students
Outstanding Ability: Graduate students must have demonstrated exceptional academic ability in the Civil or Environmental Engineering graduate program at UC Berkeley.
Course Completion: Candidates must have completed at least half of one academic year in the graduate program.
Nomination and Endorsement: Graduate candidates must be nominated by a current Chi Epsilon member, endorsed by Chi Epsilon’s faculty advisor, and approved by three-quarters of the voting members at an election meeting.
Selection Process
The Faculty Advisor identifies eligible students based on academic performance, and these students are invited to an introductory meeting to learn about Chi Epsilon. To join, candidates must be approved by the current Chapter Officers and then participate in a pledge program. Upon successfully completing the program, candidates are initiated as full members of Chi Epsilon, joining a prestigious network of civil engineering professionals.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, look out for our formal invitation at the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester.
**If you are a graduate student who was not part of Chi Epsilon as an undergraduate at your alma mater and are interested in joining, please contact us at xe-ce@berkeley.edu for more information. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of future civil engineering leaders.