The roadmap

How to get started.

01

Submit your interest form

Takes 2–3 minutes. No commitment.

02

Get your quick-start guide

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03

Build your team + advisor

Recruit friends and find a teacher.

04

Get school approval

We'll help you make the case.

05

Launch your chapter

Welcome box ships. You're official.

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Start a Best Buddies chapter at your school.

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