HOW TO START A STUDENT GROUP

Looking to start a Student Group?

1) Visit 455 Steger Student Life Center to obtain a Registration Form (whether starting a new group or reregistering an existing group).

2) Criteria for starting a new student group :

• The group must fill a need for students not currently being met by an existing organization on campus (check Activus, available in 455 Steger Student Life Center, for current list of registered student groups).
• The group must complete the Registration Form. The form must include (among other things):
• An original, specific purpose statement
• 10+ undergraduate members
• Contact information AND signatures from (4) Executives and (1) Advisor
• The group must submit a constitution and bylaws that are consistent with University policy and are specific to the registering student group (i.e. not generic).
• The group must submit a 10+ member roster. The listed members must:
• Be registered undergraduate students of the University
• Include Student ID (6+2 student ID).

3) Please submit the completed form, along with appropriate documents, to 455 Steger Student Life Center for review by the Student Activities Board.

Note: In order to be eligible to receive funding from the Undergraduate Funding Board, a student group must specify within its bylaws that "dues will not be charged to members ($0)". However, all funding matters are ultimately determined by the Undergraduate Funding Board.

Any questions? Feel free to contact the Student Activities Board (via phone, email, or in person at 655 Steger Student Life Center).