Starting a New Organization

Any group of 5 students with similar interests can create a new organization at Oregon State University.

If your organization is identified as being high risk, having special needs or is a Sports Club, a separate organization consultation will be scheduled prior to your group being moved forward to the Student Activities Committee for recognition.

Before you seek recognition

• Search the list of student organization to be sure you are not duplicating a group that already exists. If a similar group does exist, you should contact their officers to discuss the possibility of joining efforts and resources.
• Review the Student Organization web pages on the Student Life website. This contains helpful information for student organizations, including basic policies and procedures, along with privileges and responsibilities.

Application Procedure

To get recognized status for your organization, you will need to:

• Complete a New Organization Recognition Form on-line. New organization recognition process begins October 1. You will need the following basic information:
  • The names of a minimum of 5 officers/members with contact information
  • Faculty Advisor with contact information
  • Description of the organization's purpose
• Create a Constitution, making sure to include the required University Non-Discrimination clause and Officer GPA requirements. Sample constitution: (.doc) (.pdf)
• Meet with Memorial Union Programs for an Organization orientation
• Attend a Student Activities Committee Meeting to introduce your organization to the university
• Provide any requested information pertaining to risk and liability

(Sports Club have to appear before the Sport Club Advisory Board prior to the S.A.C)

New Organization Tools

Sample Constitution (.doc) (.pdf)

All organizations are required to submit a constitution in order to be recognized. This is a template for how to write your constitution.

Message

Dear Club and Organization Representative:

The staff of Student Leadership & Involvement welcomes you to a new school year, and we are looking forward to providing your group with the resources to help your group be successful.

In order to better serve and track the student clubs and organizations on campus, the Department of Student Leadership & Involvement has purchased a new data-base system which will be live for annual registration and new group registration October 2008. In order to complete the annual registration for your group you will need to do the following:

1. At least one representative from your group is required to attend the Fall Kick-off Club & Organization Orientation on October 8, 5 – 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom.
2. At least one representative is required to attend a database training/registration session.  Sessions will be held from (what date to date?). You will not be able to complete your club annual registration without attending one of these sessions.

Sign up for a training/registration session at the Fall Kick-off Club and Organization Orientation on Wednesday, October 8th from 5:00 to 8:00pm in the MU Ballroom.  This orientation will include pizza, beverages, door prizes and the opportunity to network with others, as well as information that help your club to be successful this year.

For questions or more information, please contact

Linda Howard, Linda.howard@oregonstate.edu  737-1369 or

Machelle Kennedy, Machelle.kennedy@oregonstate.edu 737-1562.