Membership

Register as New Member

Step 1 - Create an Account

​Go to www.shpeconnect.org and create an account under “Not a Registered User Yet?”

Step 2 – Login to SHPE Connect Profile

​Once you have created a profile login to SHPE Connect.

Step 3 – Join SHPE TBAC

​Once you have selected a package, select “Region 5” for the Region 5 chapters to show up. Select the “Texas Bay Area Professional” chapter. Make sure to have a credit/debit card ready to pay the membership fees corresponding to the package you chose.

Step 4 – Pick a Membership Package

​Go to the “Join Membership” page and select the “SHPE Professional Membership” package.

Renew Your SHPE TBAC Membership

Step 1 – Login to SHPEConnect.org

Log in to your SHPE Connect account.

Step 2 – Check Membership Expiration Date

Check the membership expiration date on your profile page. It is stated below the “My Profile” heading. If your membership hasn’t expired then your job is done. If your membership is expired please continue on to step 3

Important Notice for Recent Graduates: If your membership has not expired yet you may renew your membership after May 1 of the year your membership expires. If you renew before May 1, your new membership package will expire at the same time your current membership expires and will not last one year.

Step 3 – Pick a Membership Package

Go to the “Join/Renew Membership” page and select the Membership package you want. For an explanation of each package please see Membership Packages.

If you are a recent graduate, please follow Steps 3A – 3B. If you are not a recent graduate, skip Steps 3A-3B

  • Step 3A - Select the Recent Graduate Membership package.​ Make sure you select the “Recent Graduate” membership. To receive your free membership as a recent graduate, you must have graduated within the last 6 months.

  • Step 3B – Upload your Transcript. Upload your unofficial transcript showing your degree completion.

Step 4 – Join SHPE TBAC

Once you have selected a package, select “Region 5” and then select the “Texas Bay Area” professional chapter.

Step 5 - Pay Membership Fee

Have a credit/debit card ready to pay the membership fees corresponding to the package you chose. You will receive a confirmation page.


Transfer Membership to SHPE TBAC

Step 1 - Check Membership Status

​Log in to your SHPEConnect.org profile and make sure you are a current SHPE member. Your expiration date is shown on your profile page below the “My Profile” heading. If your membership has expired renew your membership by following the Renew Membership steps (above). If your membership is currently active go on to Step 2.

Step 2 - Email SHPE National

Once you have confirmed that your membership is active, email membership@shpe.org and request that they change you from your current chapter to the Texas Bay Area Professional chapter.