Certified Professional Geologist Education 36 semester or 54 quarter hours in geological sciences with a baccalaureate or higher degree Certified copy of official transcripts must be sent by each college or university Experience 8 years beyond bachelor's degree or 7 years beyond master's degree or 5 years beyond doctorate Sponsors 3 required from professional geologists 2 of whom must be CPGs Certification/Registration - None required Screening Section National Application Fee $50 - to upgrade from Registered member Member to CPG - fee is $35 Annual Dues $120 plus Section dues Both are pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted	Registered Member Education 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in geological sciences with a baccalaureate or higher degree Certified copy of official transcripts must be sent by each college or university if they are not required by the state for registration/certification/licensure Experience No proof required Sponsors 2 required from professional geologists 1 of whom must be CPG, Registered member, or member; Sponsor letters in state registration application may serve as sponsor statements if approved by executive committee Certification/Registration Proof of current registration/licensure/certification must be submitted with application and with annual renewals and must include expiration date 1 of whom must be CPG, Registered member, or member Screening National Application Fee $30 Annual Dues $60 plus Secion dues Both are pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted
Members Education 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in geological sciences with a baccalaureate or higher degree Certified copy of official transcripts must be sent by each college or university Experience No proof required Sponsors 2 required from professional geologists 1 of whom must be CPG, Registered member, or member; Sponsor letters in state registration application may serve as sponsor statements if approved by executive committee Certification/Registration None required Screening Sectional National Application Fee $30 Annual Dues $60 plus Secion dues Both are pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted	Associate Members Education None required Experience None required Sponsors 1 CPG, registered member or member Certification/Registration None required Screening Headquarters can approve Application Fee $5 Annual Dues $50 plus Section dues Both pro-rated for remainder of year when accepted
Student Member Education Currently enrolled in a geological science degree program Experience None required Sponsors 1 letter from a geological science faculty member Certification/Registration None required Screening Headquarters can approve Application Fee $5 Annual Dues $15