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Open for 2026/2027! Not sure yet? Grab a coffee with one of us first — no application required.
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General Membership
Join the GM list for event updates and community perks — no board application required.
GM Interest FormRecruiting Timeline
We recruit every fall!Scroll down to see how our typical recruitment process works.
Typical Timeline
Applications Open
2nd Week of SeptemberApplication forms for new members are released. Stay tuned to our socials and website for the link!
(Filter) Coffee Chats
September 14 – 18Come meet us! Get to know more about SIS, our events, and what being part of the club means. Pick a host and a time on our coffee chat page.
Infosession #1
3rd Week of SeptemberHave a casual chat with current members. Ask questions and tell us about yourself.
Infosession #2
3rd Week of SeptemberAnother follow up Chat
Applications Due
Mid-Late SeptemberDeadline to submit first round of applications
Interviews
4th Week of September2nd round --> Casual chat with 2 board members
Social Round
4th Week of September3rd round --> Talk to all board members
Welcome Night
1st week of OctoberCongrats!
Joining SIS: common questions
Any UC Berkeley student can join, regardless of background or heritage. SIS offers two paths: General Membership, which is open to all students and grants access to events, and Board positions, which are filled through an application and interview process each fall.
Fill out the General Membership interest form linked on the SIS Berkeley membership page to join as a General Member. To join Board, apply during fall recruitment: applications open in the second week of September, followed by coffee chats, two info sessions, interviews, a social round and Welcome Night in early October.
No. The South Indian Society at UC Berkeley welcomes every student who wants to learn about or celebrate South Indian culture. Members come from many backgrounds, and no language or cultural knowledge is required.
General Membership in the South Indian Society is open to all UC Berkeley students; sign-up details and any dues for a given semester are shared on the SIS membership page and through the club's Instagram, @sisberkeley.