We are currently working with Eastern Michigan University and Lake Superior State University to build chapters.

How to Start a Chapter

Listed below are steps to become a Michigan Collegiate DECA chartered chapter.


  1. Find out school requirements to start a student organization.  Often part of student life center, campus life or activities office.  They may require you to draft a constitution (see sample as an editable word document).
  2. Contact the state Collegiate DECA office to start process and get membership portal established.  First Time Chapter start here with Red Button on this link!
  3. Find a school approved advisor.  This is a requirement for establishing a chapter within the state of Michigan as well as for national conference travel.  Requirements are minimal - Enter dues, oversee funds, act as a liason between school and chapter, and travel with student to state and international career development conferences.  Provide advice as needed.
  4. Recruit students and hold an informational meeting.  A state officer or the state Executive Director is available to attend in support of your chapter.


For more information contact, the officer team or Tanya Blehm.