Start a New Student Organization

NOTE:  Applications for new student organizations will be accepted starting Summer Term for the 2012-13 academic year. 

Review current listing of active student organizations to determine if a similar organization currently exhists.  If not, START ONE!

How to get Started

• If you have not done so already, please review the Student Organization Classification information in order to get a sense of what is required of each categorization moving forward.  Only two of the three classifications - Sponsored & Voluntary Student Organizations - are recognized by the University.  Non-Affiliated Student Organizations are not University recognized and are simply registered.

• Depending on your prospective organization classification, identify a minimum of 4-10 OSU students (including yourself) interested in supporting the creation of your new organization.

• Develop a Constitution/Governing Document for your organization including the minumum proscribed guidelines

• Review the Registration & Recognition information for an overview of the materials that need to be submitted.

• Schedule a time to meet with a representative from the Student Events & Activities Center in order:

1. To determine if a similar organization is currently active or to access historical information and governing documents of a similar group that might be currently inactive.

2. To discuss the details of and continue the process of becoming a registered/recognized student organization.

• To schedule an appointment, visit us in MU 103 or email student.orgs@oregonstate.edu