Do you live in a city without AEGEE? The easiest way to become a member is by joining the nearest branch. However, since this makes it hard to join in all activities, you can also found AEGEE in your city!

But isn’t founding AEGEE difficult? Not at all. One person is enough to start a new “Contact of AEGEE-Europe”, as we officially call the first step to a real branch.

What are the necessary steps? You are just four steps away from becoming a Contact:

1. Fill in the application form, providing information about your university and city.
2. Take part in a video call with the Network Director or a Network Commissioner of AEGEE to talk about the next steps.
3. Provide a support letter from your local university. This does not require financial support. You can find a template for the support letter here. The purpose of the letter is to establish a relationship with your university. In case you are unable to receive a support letter, write to the Network Director of AEGEE-Europe at network@aegee.eu.
4. Fill out the application form and send it with the university’s support letter to network@aegee.eu.

What happens next? Your application will be reviewed by the European board of AEGEE. If everything is ok, they will write you that your Contact is now part of the network!

Then, a Network Commissioner will stay in contact with you to help you with developing the Contact and promoting it in the city. Together you will create a plan for future development.

There are very few things you cannot do as a Contact. For example, you cannot use the logo or name of AEGEE-Europe in any form of representation. And you cannot organise AEGEE events without cooperation with an official AEGEE branch.

Level up. As Contact you have 1-1.5 years to reach the next stage: becoming a Contact Antenna. Otherwise the Contact will be deleted. How to become a Contact Antenna? Check here.

You have further questions? Contact the Network Director.