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# New Member Review Process

How new members are reviewed, the commitments they accept and the first-week checklist.

Last updated 2026-10-13

## Process Overview (7–14 days)

1. Pay membership fee
2. Submit Member Information Form
3. Admin Review & Verify (2–3 days)
4. Submit Commitment Form
5. Receive Discord Access + Onboarding

Note: If you don't pass the review, you will receive a 100% refund.

## Review Criteria

Admin evaluates based on:

- Complete information (20%): All required fields filled
- Verified profile (20%): Verifiable links
- Clear goals (25%): Knows what they want to build
- Suitable skills (20%): Has a foundation to build
- Right motivation (15%): Wants to SHIP and learn — not just lurk

## Required Commitments

- SHIP at least 4 posts/month as public posts, share in #ship
- Submit Feedback Weekly form EVERY WEEK with substantive content
- Active Discord participation: at least 2 weekly check-ins/month
- Follow NLB's Code of Conduct
- If you don't want to SHIP, apply as a Contributor (requires approval)

## Post-Approval Checklist

- Day 1: Read SHIP guidelines, update Discord profile
- Day 2: Introduce yourself in #introductions
- Day 3: Watch the Onboarding Video
- Day 7: Watch Onboarding Video Pt.2 + complete Onboarding Checklist in Discord
- Week 2: SHIP your first post
- Week 2: Submit first Feedback Weekly

## Re-application

Requirements: Previously removed due to violations + waited at least 45 days

Process:

1. Submit updated Member Information Form
2. Explain why you want to return
3. Specific commitments about what you'll do differently
4. Admin review (stricter than first time)
5. If approved: Go through the normal process

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