Forming
a Student Organization
Step 1: Make an appointment with a member of the University Activities
Staff (Student Center L104,
595-2278). During the initial meeting, the staff
member will discuss the Student Organization Registration form and the
intended purpose of the new organization.
Step 2: Complete the Student
Organization Registration Form.
Step 3: Find a UW-Parkside faculty or academic staff
member to serve as an advisor. The Advisor must sign electronically the Student Organization
Registration Form.
Step 4: Find at least 4 members, with a simple majority
being comprised of UW-Parkside students.
Step 5: Complete a set of bylaws and sample constitution
and return to Student Activities. Note: If the organization wishes to
be affiliated with a national organization, a copy of the national constitution
and local bylaws must also be submitted.
Step 6: The University Activities staff member and SOC
President and Vice-President will confirm University registration of
their group based on the organization’s purpose and compliance
with established criteria.
Step 7: If approved, the organization receives all
University Registration Student Organization Privileges as long as members
adhere to regulations governing student clubs and organizations.
Step 8: Written notification received
Step 9: Elect Officers according to the Student Life
Eligibility Criteria:
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•a UW-Parkside
student with a minimum of 6 non-audit credits
•maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA minimum |
NOTE: a student organization can require
members to
purchase a membership in the National Organization, but doing so may
forfeit the organization’s ability to receive funding.
Privileges of University Registration (but are not limited to)
• Space reservation priorities and special rates
• Being able to promote events and the organization on campus
• Use of phones for organizational business
• A mailbox and mailing address
• Use of UW-Parkside tax exempt status
• Use of fleet vehicles
• Fundraising and raffle opportunities
• Use of duplicating and ITS Graphics and mail services
• Contracting and travel assistance
• Use of UW-Parkside logo
• Financial management assistance and services
• University risk and liability coverage for organization business
Important Paperwork to be Completed Annually
The following paperwork must be completed and submitted electronically to University Activities,
Student Center L104, by October 1st and whenever there are changes:
1. Student Organization Registration Form
2. Private Account Form
3. Current Constitution & ByLaws
Greek Social Organizations also need:
4. Statement of Compliance completed by all members
5. Greek Addendum
Student organizations must be open to all UW-Parkside students.
Clubs may not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, ethnicity,
gender, age, disability, or any other such factors.
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