Membership
Committed to creating the world’s most engaging network for industry-defining alumni, CHS is the official alumni organization of the School of Hotel Administration and the premier hospitality network created by alumni for alumni.
The Cornell Hotel Society (CHS) is an engaged network of dynamic, imaginative leaders sharing tradition, friendship, passions, and ideas. CHS believes that Life is Service and is inspired to create enriching experiences for others, celebrating what it means to be a Hotelie for life.
This dynamic network brings students and alumni many exciting benefits, including:
- Offering a meaningful platform for Hotelies to connect, share friendships, and further professional endeavors.
- Advancing the interests of the school, its students, and alumni worldwide-today and for generations to come.
- Supporting the next generation of industry leaders.
Membership Dues are US Tax Deductable.
Our organization is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit. In the United States, your membership dues payments are recognized as a charitable contribution. Please check your respective tax laws.
Who can become a member?
Regular Members – All graduates of the Nolan School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University are automatically recognized as a regular member of CHS (BS, MPS, MMH, Baker MPS, MS and PhD degree recipients). Upon graduation, new alumni will receive their first year’s dues complimentary.
Affiliate Members – Those who complete the General Manager’s Program (GMP) or at least four (4) Professional Development Courses (PDP) qualify for affiliate membership. The general coursework and regular certificate programs in eCornell do not qualify for PDP credit. The GMP program fees cover the first year of dues. (In the past affiliate membership was offered to those who completed on-campus dual degree programs with international universities. If you think you qualify, contact support@cornellhotelsociety.com). Affiliate members must keep dues current in order to retain their membership and access in The CHS Lobby. Learn more about Affiliate membership!
Faculty – All current and emeritus faculty receive complimentary memberships. Former (non-emeritus) faculty can continue their membership by paying dues.
Students – All students at Nolan School of Hotel Administration are members of the Collegiate Chapter of CHS and are encouraged to get involved!
The CHS Lobby
The Hotelie resource for events, career opportunities, networking, and more!
Dues Payments
Fees cover 12 months from date of payment, and are based on your year of graduation or preferred year, or your affiliate membership.
To pay your dues, you must log into The CHS Lobby. Don’t have a login?
Cornell Alumni
| Recent graduates – Class of 2025 | 1st year free |
|---|---|
| Classes of 2021 – 2024 | $25 per year |
| Classes of 2020 and earlier | $75 per year |
| Lifetime membership | $1,500 (best value) |
CHS Affiliates
| Annual membership | $100 per year |
|---|---|
| Lifetime membership | $1,500 (best value) |
WHERE DO MEMBERSHIP DUES GO?
Support for
Global CHS Chapters
CHS assists its 53 global chapters with financial support to program activities for local alumni.
CHS, in conjunction with SHA, funds the “Faculty Roadshow” which supports trips for faculty members to present at local chapter events around the world
Support for
CHS Scholarships
CHS Global and its chapters have funded 26 scholarships and endowments valued at over $8.7 million dollars and pay out close to $325,000. To learn more, see our scholarship page.
Support for
Current Students
CHS supports the budget of the CHS Collegiate Chapter (CHS-CC). During the year, the CHS-CC organizes such events as new student orientation sessions, homecoming celebrations, alumni coffee chats, and the senior sendoff.
CHS funds two annual Philippus Miller III ‘83 Legacy Awards. The awards are given to students that demonstrate an understanding of the importance of connecting and giving back. Winners receive financial support to attend CHS events around the world and experience the global Hotelie network.
CHS funds the annual $5,000 Philippus Miller III CHS Hotelie for Life ® Senior Prize which is given to the senior class’s “best all-around student…one who best demonstrates and embraces what it means to be a Hotelie for Life ®.”
Support for
Alumni Representation
CHS provides all SHA graduates with a complimentary membership during their first year after graduation.
CHS has been a conduit to provide factual, constructive, two-way communication between alumni and University officials during the implementation of the College of Business.
The appearance of a strong alumni association is needed to show the University that Hotelies are many and engaged. While we are all Hotelies for Life®, the University tends to measure our strength by the number of CHS dues paid members.
Support for
Alumni Benefits
CHS dues support the development and maintenance of The Lobby, the exclusive online professional and social community just for Hotelies.
In the future, Dues Paid Members will have exclusive access to select components of The Lobby, like the recruitment and job posting pages.
To pay your dues, you must log into The CHS Lobby. Don’t have a login?
