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    • Home
    • Discover HOSA
      • Our Story
      • State Council
      • State Staff
      • HOSA 100 Advisory Board
    • Join Us
      • Become a Member
      • Start a Chapter
      • Join Our Alumni Network
      • Advisor Resources
    • Participate
      • State Officer Application
      • Upcoming Events
      • Competitive Events
    • Learn
      • HOSA Handbooks
      • Policies & Documents
    • Support
      • Partners & Sponsors
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Connect
      • News & Updates
      • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Discover HOSA
    • Our Story
    • State Council
    • State Staff
    • HOSA 100 Advisory Board
  • Join Us
    • Become a Member
    • Start a Chapter
    • Join Our Alumni Network
    • Advisor Resources
  • Participate
    • State Officer Application
    • Upcoming Events
    • Competitive Events
  • Learn
    • HOSA Handbooks
    • Policies & Documents
  • Support
    • Partners & Sponsors
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Connect
    • News & Updates
    • Contact Us

READY TO START A CHAPTER?

CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL FORMS BELOW TO REQUEST A NEW CHAPTER AFFILIATION WITH DC HOSA. FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE FUTURE  LOCAL CHAPTER ADVISOR.

New Chapter Request Forms

Middle and High School DivisionPostsecondary / Collegiate Division

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at hosadistrictofcolumbia@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

  1. Gauge interest and do some light promotion.
  2. Secure administrative approval
  3. Identify an advisor that support your local chapter.
  4. Aim to affiliate the national average of 30 members! (A minimum of 5 to start of you off!)
  5. Have your advisor complete the New Chapter Request form
  6. Begin planning for your first meeting!

You must have a minimum of 5 affiliated members and an affiliated advisor. 

Every local chapter is self-funded. Ensure that your members understand that there are National, State, and sometimes Local dues. Financial aid is not available for a local chapter.

Each chapter is a designed to be a member-led organization. Advisors should adhere to their local organizations policies regarding student supervision. Invitations to connect with other chapter advisors will be held monthly. Advisors are required to attend as chaperones to each of the conferences held at the state and national levels.

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