AIPG Minnesota - Membership Information

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Applicants for certification have a bachelor’s degree or higher in the geological sciences with a minimum of 36 semester hours of geology plus 8 years of professional geological work experience. Applicants with a master’s degree need only 7 years of experience and PhD’s need only 5 years.
EDUCATION: 36 semester or 54 quarter hours in geological sciences with a baccalaureate or higher degree; certified copy of official transcripts must be sent by each college or university
EXPERIENCE: 8 years beyond bachelor's degree, or 7 years beyond master's degree, or 5 years beyond doctorate
SPONSORS: 3 required from professional geologists, 2 of whom must be CPG's (see Section 2.3.1 of the Bylaws for exceptions)
SCREENING: Section and National
APPLICATION FEE: $50 (to upgrade from Registered Member or Member to CPG, the fee is $35)
ANNUAL DUES: $170 plus Section dues; both prorated for remainder of year when accepted.

Geologists who do not yet meet the education and experience requirements for CPG or do not see a need for certification by the institute may apply to become a Professional Member. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in the geological sciences with at least 30 semester hours of geology.
EDUCATION: 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in geological sciences* with a baccalaureate or higher degree.
EXPERIENCE: No proof required
SCREENING: None required
SIGN-UP AMOUNT: If you apply Dec-Mar= $130; Apr-Jun= $97.50; Jul-Sept= $65; Oct- Nov= $32.50 (This amount covers the first calendar year of your membership.)
ANNUAL DUES: $130 plus Section dues
ONLINE SIGNUP AVAILABLE: YES

Geologists who do not yet meet the education and experience requirements for CPG may apply to become a Young Professional Member. Applicants must apply during first five years upon earning a baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate.
EDUCATION: 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in geological sciences with a baccalaureate or higher degree.
EXPERIENCE: Must apply during first five years upon earning a baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate.
SCREENING: None required
SIGN-UP AMOUNT: FREE the first calendar year of signing up for your membership.
ANNUAL DUES: $65
ONLINE SIGNUP AVAILABLE: YES

EDUCATION: Student Members shall be currently enrolled majors in a geoscience program at a college, university, or similar institution.
EXPERIENCE: No proof required
SCREENING: Headquarters can approve
ANNUAL DUES: $0
GRADUATION DATE: Anticipated date of graduation is required.
ONLINE SIGNUP AVAILABLE: YES

EDUCATION: No proof required
EXPERIENCE: No proof required
SPONSORS: None required
SCREENING: Headquarters can approve
APPLICATION FEE: None
SIGN-UP AMOUNT: If you apply December - June = $65; July - November = $32.50 (This amount covers the first calendar year of your membership.)
ANNUAL DUES: $65
ONLINE SIGNUP AVAILABLE: YES