INTERESTED IN STARTING A NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATION?

Listed below are all the forms and information necessary for proposing a new recognized student organization. Included at the bottom of the page is a timeline explaining the overall process, sample documents, and a resource list.

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

  • Complete New Student Organization Proposal Form
  • Constitution & Bylaws 
  • Campus Advisor Agreement Form
  • Membership List - submit on proposal form - Opens January 18, 2023
    • Each new student organization must have 10 current, OWU students to start an organization

Spring 2023 Registration Timeline 

  • Wednesday, January 18: New RSO form opens on Engage
  • Friday, February 10: Deadline to submit new RSO form
  • Week of February 13: Committee reviews applications
  • Week of February 20: 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 February 27: Committee meets to do a final review and inform the organization if it has been approved or not recommended. 

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

 

Department of Student Engagement and Success Contact Info

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