Membership in Upsilon Sigma is by invitation and is limited to students who demonstrate academic excellence in a degree in Urban Studies or a related field of study.

As the issues and policies that impact urban places and populations are examined within a wide variety of academic disciplines at Georgia State, Upsilon Sigma welcomes applications from students whose work focus on any aspect of the social, political, economic, spatial, physical, historical, cultural, and environmental dynamics of urban contexts. Dues of $35 per student inductee are required upon initial induction. No annual student member fees are required by the national office after initial induction.

Candidates for undergraduate degrees may be inducted if they have:

• Completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (or the equivalent) of coursework towards their major or minor in Urban Studies or a related field of study;
• Attained at least a 3.5 GPA in coursework in their major or minor;
• At least sophomore standing; and
• An overall GPA of at least 3.0

Candidates for graduate degrees may be inducted if they have:

• Maintained a GPA of at least 3.7 overall, and
• Completed at least 50% of the required coursework for their degree.

Membership in the chapter is open to qualified candidates including persons with disabilities, without regard to age, color, gender, national origin, race, religion, and/or sexual orientation.