Practice real business decisions
Apply classroom knowledge through cases, prepared presentations, projects, and real professional scenarios.
Membership
Join a community that gives you repeated opportunities to think, communicate, and lead.
2026–2027 applications · OPEN
Applications are open. Create a verified account, save your progress, and submit when every section is ready.
Why join
Apply classroom knowledge through cases, prepared presentations, projects, and real professional scenarios.
Build genuine relationships with ambitious peers and professionals in one of the country's most dynamic cities.
Help build a new chapter, lead programs and teams, and develop the judgment to move an organization forward.
Choose an event that fits your goals and receive a structured path from first practice to conference day.
Eligibility
Membership is open to eligible undergraduate and graduate University of Houston students. No prior DECA experience or specific major is required.
Expectations
Members attend published chapter programs, contribute to service, communicate reliably, and uphold the code of conduct.
Annual dues
Dues cover chapter and association membership. Competition registration fees are managed privately by authorized executive officers, while members see only obligations assigned to them.
Good standing
The chapter publishes its dues, conduct, participation, and service expectations for each academic year. Members will be able to see their standing and the evidence behind it when the member platform launches.
Ready when you are
Create a verified applicant account to complete the application and follow reviewer updates. Authentication alone never grants member access.