Steps to Establishing an AREMA Student Chapter

Submit the following documents to the AREMA Student Chapter Coordinator by emailing [email protected]:

1. PETITION - Confirmation that your Chapter has met the requirements to be considered for becoming a new AREMA Student Chapter.

Requirements include:

• At least one ABET or CEAB accredited engineering program at the university

• At least 5 students with active AREMA student membership at the university

• A founding executive board with at least a president and a treasurer selected (more officers can be added as needed)

• One advisor with active associate AREMA membership or higher
  1. The AREMA Advisor can either be university faculty, or a railroad industry professional who has volunteered to serve in the role.
  2.  AREMA can help pair you with advisor candidates. 

Click here for the Student Chapter Petition

2. CHARTER - AREMA’s requirements for all Chapters

Requirements include:

• Chapter to host a minimum of 6 rail-related events per calendar year

• Officers to attend at least 3 of 4 annual AREMA coordination calls

• Chapter to submit an Annual Report to AREMA (template attached) to receive $2000 in funding each year 

  Click here for the Student Chapter Charter

   

      3. BY-LAWS - Additional policies your Chapter adopts for self governance:

• Chapter membership requirements

• Officer nominations and elections

• Responsibilities of each officer

• How disputes will be resolved

Click here for the Student Chapter By-Laws