CREATING A STUDENT ORG
The Involvement Board accepts applications for new organizations twice yearly: once in September and once in February. Information about this year's recognition windows will be communicated via SGA social media and across campus. Students interested in creating a student organization can learn more about the process below!
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Question? Contact the Secretary of Involvement via the form at the bottom of this page or stop by the Office of Student Activities (Buntrock 108).
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Find Interested Oles
Find a group of at least 10 Oles who are interested in starting an org with you. Be sure that your new org is unique and non-duplicative. (You can find a list of all current orgs on Presence.)
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*If applying for a new multicultural or service organization, you need a group of at least 7 Oles.
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Find an Advisor
This can be any St. Olaf staff or faculty who shares your passion or interest in your new organization!
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Your advisor can help you connect with other interested Oles, navigate group dynamics, and brainstorm ideas for how to run your organization and possible events to plan.
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Write a Constitution
Team up with your group of interested Oles to write a constitution for your student organization. Refer to the guidelines below to fulfill all requirements.
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Write a Constitution
Fill out the online application and wait for a response from the Secretary of Involvement! If all requirements are met, you will be invited to a recognition meeting where the Involvement Board will vote on whether to approve your organization. Come prepared to talk about your vision and answer any questions.
Maggie Walsh
Secretary of Involvement