Membership Levels

Associate Member: This membership level may be bestowed locally by any active local chapter of the honor society. 

• Participation in at least one semester of forensics activities.

• Advancement beyond this level requires participation at the CCCFA State Tournament.

Full Member: This membership level may be bestowed to the student members of any active chapter who attend the CCCFA State Championship tournament.

• Participation at the CCCFA State Championship.

Distinguished Member: This level of membership may be nominated by chapter advisor / coach for consideration and awarding at the CCCFA State Championship tournament.

• Participation at the CCCFA State Championship.

• Completion of three or more semesters of active forensic competition.

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. (verified by coach)

• And one or both of the following:

  • Evidence of consistent high-level competitive success at regional, state, or championship tournaments.

  • Demonstrated leadership such as serving as a team captain, club officer, or providing significant mentorship or peer-coaching.

• Nominations must be submitted during tournament registration.

Alumni/Honorary Member: These member levels will be subject to nomination and evaluation by the Faculty Advisory Group with Consent of Student Leadership. Nomination will occur via a form hosted on the Honor Society Website.

• Alumni: Former California Community College forensics competitors who have continued exemplary contributions to forensic communities post-graduation.

Honorary: Individuals recognized for significant contrib