We invite all collegiate institutions to join the AMA Collegiate Community! The value of starting an AMA chapter lies in the activities your local chapter undertakes and the leadership opportunities it provides for undergraduate students to lead those efforts and manage the chapter. You can establish an AMA collegiate chapter at any time throughout the year. Once the AMA Collegiate Chapter Affiliation Form is submitted, it typically takes about four weeks to process the request and confirm your chapter’s affiliation.
Overview of Collegiate Affiliation Process
- Identify and designate a Faculty Advisor and Chapter President
- Faculty Advisor and Chapter President review and complete AMA Collegiate Chapter Affiliation Form
- Collegiate Communities team member will confirm receipt of your submission and provide overview of next steps
- Faculty Advisor and Chapter President will attend 60-minute orientation session with Collegiate Communities team member
- Once the chapter has a faculty advisor and at least 10 student members with active AMA memberships listed in roster, Chapter Leaders will receive an official welcome email that includes a certificate of affiliation for their chapter
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does the AMA Collegiate Membership cost?
AMA Collegiate Memberships are $29 annually. Collegiate members are able to add on an nearby professional chapter, if they choose, for an additional fee. Dual memberships (collegiate + professional or academic) are not allowed.
Can our Faculty Advisor purchase an AMA Collegiate Membership?
No, Faculty Advisors are required to hold an AMA Professional or Academic membership. We encourage faculty advisors to approach their department chair or dean for assistance in obtaining an AMA membership.
Can our chapter have more than one Faculty Advisor?
Yes, chapters are permitted to have co-advisors. Faculty advisors must hold their own individual AMA Professional or Academic memberships.
Do students need collegiate memberships prior to starting the affiliation form?
No, please hold on having students purchase their AMA Collegiate Membership or completing a group membership purchase until the AMA can assure that your institution is available as an option to select in the membership flow. Your Collegiate Community contact will inform you when individuals can complete their membership purchase/group purchase.
What is required for my Collegiate Chapter to remain affiliated and in good standings?
Each year, all Collegiate Chapters are required to submit the following to ensure they remain affiliated and in good standing:
- Chapter Plan
- Annual Report
- Report Incoming Chapter Leaders
- Retain at least 10 active collegiate members
Failure to submit or report the above information for two consecutive years will place the chapter “at risk.” If a chapter fails to report for three or more consecutive years, the chapter will lose its AMA collegiate chapter status and will become inactive. Once a chapter becomes inactive, the institution will have to reapply as a new AMA Collegiate Chapter, and will be required to resubmit AMA Collegiate Chapter Affiliation Form and the $50 affiliation fee.
When are the reports required for affiliation and good standing due?
- Chapter Plan – Due in early-October 2025
- Annual Report – Due in early-February 2026
- Click here to access the 2025 Top 25 Collegiate Chapters’ Chapter Plans and Annual Reports for insights and inspiration.
- Report Incoming Chapter Leaders – Due in early May 2026 (or anytime during the academic year when executive board elections occur)
- Faculty advisors and chapter presidents will get access to their chapter’s credentials to manage reporting throughout the academic year. If you misplaced your credentials, please reach out to membersupport@ama.org to request credentials
- Note: any changes to a chapter’s Faculty Advisor must be done by a member of the AMA team. Please contact Emilie Morris at emorris@ama.org with any changes.
- Retain at least 10 active collegiate members – Rosters will be reviewed at the end of both Fall and Spring semesters; Chapters falling below the 10 members requirement will receive notification from our Collegiate Communities team.
If you have any additional questions about starting a Collegiate Chapter or you would like to discuss your institution’s interest with the AMA Collegiate Community team, please contact us at membersupport@ama.org.