Membership Requirements
Undergraduate Requirements
Undergraduates are eligible for membership in Tau Beta Pi if they are in the top eighth of their class as a Junior or in the top fifth of their class as a senior. Scholastically eligible students are then further considered on the basis of personal integrity, breadth of interest, adaptability, and unselfish activity.
Graduate Requirements
Graduate students in the top fifth of their graduate class or whose work is of exceptionally high quality may be elected to membership in Tau Beta Pi. These eligible candidates are also considered on the basis of their character.
Eminent Engineer Requirements
Persons achieving eminence in engineering may be elected to membership without consideration of their scholastic record. These candidates must have worked in engineering for 10 years if they hold a degree from a recognized engineering college, otherwise they must have worked in engineering for 15 years. These candidates are also considered on the basis of their character.