How to Apply

First: Perform a self-evaluation (brochure)

[a] You are eligible to apply for FULL membership if you have:

• an MSc degree in Computer Science from a tertiary institution and three (3) years'  working experience in the industry OR
• a Masters degree (non Computer Science) and four years' (4) years' working experience in the industry OR
• a BSc degree in Computer Science from an accredited tertiary institution and five (5) years' working experience in the industry OR
• any other degree from an accredited tertiary institution and seven (7) years' working experience in the industry OR
• British Computer Society (BCS) qualification and five (5) years' working experience in the industry OR
• no degree and seven (7) years' working experience in the industry. NB: Applicants who fall within this category will be subject to an interview

[b] You are eligible to apply for ASSOCIATE membership if you are

• currently in the Information Technology industry. NB: After seven (7) years continuous working experience in the IT industry, Associate Members may be upgraded to Full Members

[c] You are eligible to apply for AFFILIATE membership if you are

• the holder of a professional qualification from any discipline and have an interest in the application of Information Technology. NB: Affiliate Membership cannot be upgraded.

[d] All registered companies operating in Jamaica are eligible  to apply for INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATE membership

[e] You are eligible to apply for  STUDENT  membership if you are

•  a registered student at a tertiary institution who is pursuing a BSc OR
• pursuing an equivalent degree at an accredited institution.

Note: Member Benefits Brochure

Method 1: Paper-Based Application Form

Step 1 : Download the relevant  JCS Member Application Form which may be viewed in MS Word Format (.doc) by choosing the appropriate link below. (Right-Click to Download or click to view.)

• FULL MEMBER application form
• ASSOCIATE MEMBER application form
• AFFILIATE MEMBER application form
• INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATE MEMBER application form
• STUDENT MEMBER application form

Step 2: E-mail the application form to the JCS Secretariat ( jcsinfo@jamaicacomputersociety.org) and cc to the VP Membership ( jcs@ricqui.mailshell.com ). OR Mail or deliver the completed application form to the Jamaica Computer Society at

Method 2: Online Application Form

We regret to inform you that this method is currently being upgraded and as such is not available at this time. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Please see method 1 above.