Collegiate DECA is a tremendous benefit for your students, campus and community. From case studies and activities to use in the classroom to access to cutting edge teacher professional development, DECA is aligned to Career and Technical Education goals to help support your program and curriculum.
If you’re interested in bringing Collegiate DECA to your college or university, explore the criteria to determine if your institution is eligible to start a chapter. If your request is approved, our recruitment and engagement coordinator will be with you every step of the way to help you make your Collegiate DECA chapter a rewarding educational experience for you and your members.
All DECA chapters must be part of a college or university, must have a chapter advisor recognized by the college or university, and must have a minimum chapter size of ten (10) student members and one (1) advisor.
The chapter must pay dues (DECA Inc. and chartered association) for each of its advisor, student, alumni and professional members.
The chapter must also meet all requirements of the chartered association in step two.
If your chapter meets the basic requirements set forth in step one, your chapter must also meet all requirements set forth by your chartered association. A chartered association implements programs and manages chapters in a geographical area — usually a state, province or territory.
Each chartered association has its own requirements to start a chapter, and the requirements vary by association. Also check your chartered association’s requirements for serving as a DECA advisor as well as requirements for your student members to join DECA.
Visit our chartered association directory to find key information about your chartered association, as well as its website which may provide additional information.
Once you know your chapter can meet the DECA Inc. requirements and your association’s requirements, the next step is to ensure you have the support of your school’s appropriate leadership group. This may be your dean and/or student activities board.
Learn more about starting and operating a successful Collegiate DECA chapter with the Chapter Leadership Guide.
After you receive approval from all parties, get the official process rolling by completing a new chapter request form. Be sure to first select your state/province and division – collegiate. Once your chartered association advisor approves your chapter, you’ll receive an automated approval message with your username and password to login to the membership system. You’ll also be contacted by DECA’s recruitment and engagement coordinator within a week.
Once you get approval, make your chapter’s membership official by entering your membership roster. Once you have entered your members’ names, be sure to actually hit submit and send your dues to DECA Inc. If dues are not submitted, your students are not official DECA members.
Download our Collegiate DECA Guide with essential information for your chapter.
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