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 Application

Chartering Chapter Timeline

ISC2 accepts applications for new chapters during specific enrollment periods via an online application system.

2025
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.