Starting a New Organization, Student Involvement at Oregon State University

Starting a New Organization

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

Before you seek recognition

Search the list of student organizations 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 Involvement Web site. Hard copies of all resources are also available from the Center for Student Involvement (149 MU East). Look for the Student Organization Handbook, which contains helpful information for student organizations, including basic policies & 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. 2003-2004 recognition is currently closed. The 2004-2005 new organization recognition process begins October 1, 2004.

You will need the following basic information:

1. Officers with contact information
2. Advisor with contact information
3. Description of the organization's purpose

Create a Constitution (.doc) making sure to include the required University Non-Discrimination clause and the Officer GPA requirements.


			OSU Home » Student Involvement » Student Organization Development » Starting a New Organization. Starting a New Organization Any group of 5 students with similar interests can create a new organization at Oregon State University. Before you seek recognition Search the list of student organizations 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 Involvement Web site. Hard copies of all resources are also available from the Center for Student Involvement (149 MU East). Look for the Student Organization Handbook, which contains helpful information for student organizations, including basic policies & 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. 2003-2004 recognition is currently closed. The 2004-2005 new organization recognition process begins October 1, 2004. You will need the following basic information: 1. Officers with contact information 2. Advisor with contact information 3. Description of the organization's purpose Create a Constitution (.doc) making sure to include the required University Non-Discrimination clause and the Officer GPA requirements. *If your organization is identified as being high risk or having special needs, a separate organization consultation will be scheduled prior to your group being moved forward to the Student Activities Committee for recognition.