New Student Organization Process

INTERESTED IN STARTING A NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATION?

Each fall semseter the application to start a new student organization opens the first day of classes. Listed below are all the forms and information necessary for proposing a new recognized student organization. The timeline explains the overall process, sample documents, and requirements. 

This information helps the committee make an informed decision about the proposed organization. Please be sure accurately complete and upload all the following materials on your proposal:

• New Student Organization Proposal Form on Engage
  • Constitution & Bylaws sample
• Campus Advisor Agreement Form
  • Each student organization must have a current, full time OWU faculty or staff advisor; new advisors must complete the Advisor Agreement Form prior to proposal review
• Membership List 
  • Each new student organization must have 10 current, OWU students to start an organization. These are included on the proposal submission.

2026 Timeline 

• Wednesday, August 26: New student organization application opens on Engage
• Friday, October 16: Deadline to submit new student organization application 
• Week of October 19: Committee reviews applications 
• Week of October 26 & November 2: Applicants are contacted about progress and informed of any updates, corrections, or need for clarification. Students are asked to resubmit the application for the final recommendation. 
• Week of November 9: Committee meets to do a final review and makes its final decisions. Students will be informed if the organization has been approved or denied. 

If you have any questions, contact the Student Involvement Office at involveu@owu.edu.