SEG Student Chapters

SEG Student Chapter Rankings

Student Chapter ranking and recognition is designed to empower SEG Student Chapters to join and lead projects that will address issues, challenges, or opportunities related to SEG's mission of promoting the science of geophysics.

Please note that all Student Chapters are required to submit an Annual Activity Report once per year in order to stay active. The deadline for submitting this year's activity report is 1 April.

Student Chapters are ranked based on the activities they report. To reach any of the three rankings below, you will need to demonstrate that your chapter participates in the following activities:

BASE Level

  • submit an annual report that includes:
    • membership roster
    • list of student chapter officers with contact information
    • list of activities performed and contacts made throughout the year

RIDGE Level

  • get involved in high school outreach efforts
  • participate in SEG student programs (SLS, SEP, Challenge Bowl, etc.)
  • submit an annual report
  • mentor other student chapters to climb higher!

SUMMIT Level

  • serve on SEG boards or committees
  • organize at least one student chapter activity every year (Challenge Bowl, IGSC, Field Trips, etc.)
  • get involved in high school outreach efforts
  • participate in SEG student programs (SLS, SEP, Challenge Bowl, etc.)
  • submit an annual report
  • mentor other student chapters to climb higher!

Make your ascent!

To participate in the Student Chapter rankings, you need to do the following:

  1. Make sure you have a student chapter!
  2. Fill out your annual activity report online.
  3. Submit at least a membership roster and a list of officers.
Don't fall off the mountain!

You can only apply once per year to be ranked, but you have to submit your application in order to keep your Student Chapter active. All applications are due by 1 April!

The path to the top

How Your Chapter is Ranked
  • Member roster
 10 pts
  • Chapter Activity Summary
 30 pts
  • Chapter Outreach
 20 pts
  • Student Chapter Summary
 10 pts
  • Student Chapter Officer Roster
 10 pts
  • Faculty Advisor Summary
 20 pts

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS

100 pts

Once your application is received, it is reviewed by staff from SEG University and Student Programs to make sure it is complete. From there, it is sent to the Student Chapters subcommittee, who reviews the applications and nominates their candidates for Ridge and Summit levels. These recommendations are forwarded to SEG's Executive Committee for approval, and then the winners are notified!

Timeline
  • 1 April: applications due
  • 13 May: Student Chapter subcommittee meets to review applications and nominate top ranked chapters
  • 1 October: Student Chapters notified of results

First ascentionists

Achieving the highest ranking possible for your Student Chapter can help give you access to lots of rewards and benefits in the future, including a shot at the "Best Student Chapter" award which will be introduced later this year.

Looking for inspiration? You can see our top student chapters below.

The University of Texas at Austin bucharest agh
University of Texas at Austin Geophysical Society University of Bucharest SEG Student Chapter AGH University of Science and Technology Geophysical Society

See the list of Ridge level chapters (XLS)

Join a community of achievers

Being part of an SEG Student Chapter also means you can stay in touch with other chapters to find inspiration, get mentoring, or share your thoughts and ideas.

Join the Student Chapter Network today!