Start an ISC2 Chapter in Your Community
How to Start a Local ISC2 Chapter
Step 1
Download the ISC2 Chartering Chapter Guidelines to review the process and eligibility requirements.
Step 2
Refer to the Chartering Chapter Timeline below for open-enrollment periods.
Step 3
Complete the online application with your contact information, professional experience, and the purpose and structure of the chapter you seek to establish. Preview the online application.
Access Online ApplicationChartering Chapter Timeline
ISC2 accepts applications for new chapters during specific enrollment periods via an online application system.
2025 | |
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Open Enrollment | Jan 15 - Feb 28th |
Application Review/Approval | March 1 – April 7 |
Chartering Activities Phase | April 8 – September 30 |
Official/Legal Phase | October 1 – December 15* |
*Chapters who do not complete the chartering process by December 15 2025 will expire and will have to re-apply in a future open enrollment to be considered for chartering again.
*NOTE: Dates are tentative and may change at any time without notice. Refer to the Chartering Chapter Guidelines for the details.
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