Student Organizations

The Student Activities & Leadership Development office, in cooperation with several annual student boards, oversees the annual registration of over 300 student organizations.  Our diverse organizations offer opportunities for all kinds of interests and involvement.  Student organizations enjoy the following benefits and privileges:

• Cooperation and assistance from the SALD staff
• Use of University facilities
• Use of the University name and insignia
• Scheduling of off-campus speakers
• Sponsorship of fundraising events
• Possible eligibility for University funding
• A mailbox in the 400 level of the Steger Student Life Center
• Apply for Student Group of the Quarter/Year
• Nominate advisor for Advisor of the Year
• Access to a web site and Blackboard account

Starting a New Student Organization 

If you are interested in forming a new organization, a registration form is available in the Office of Student Activities & Leadership Development, 455 Steger Student Life Center. The criteria for starting a new organization includes the following:

• The organization must fill a need for students not currently being met by an existing organization on campus.

• A Constitution and Bylaws consistent with University policies must be formally submitted. Here is a sample constitution and bylaws (Adobe Acrobat).

• Registration application must be completed with group officers and advisor's signatures

• Must have at least ten (10) University students as members

• Must have a University advisor who is a member of the University faculty, staff, or administration

• The application packet, consisting of the registration form, list of membership, and Constitution and Bylaws, must be submitted to the Student Activities Board (SAB) for review and approval.

Student Organization Resources:

Student Organization Funding Information

Web Site and Blackboard Account Access 

Current List of Student Organizations

University Rules for Student Organizations

University Hazing Policy