How to Start a Student Organization
The Student Organization registration process is now quicker, easier, and more efficient using Involve/Presence!
Step 1 - Attend the New Student Organization Registration Workshop
Completing the New Student Organization Registration Workshop is where you will get all of the necessary information to officially register a student organization. The student organization's president, vice president, and treasurer must attend the New Student Organization Registration Workshop.
The New Student Organization Registration Workshops for the Fall 2025 Semester will occur on the following dates:
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To RSVP for RESET, please click the date of your preferred session (links will be available soon).
Step 2 - Identify Interested CSU Students
You have identified a need or interest that you would like addressed by creating a student organization, now identify at least five (5) Clayton State students that have the same interest. You will find that amongst the very diverse student body here at Clayton State, there are many among your peers who share similar interests. In order for a student organization to become recognized and to maintain its recognized status, there must be at least five (5) members, who are currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students.
Step 3 - Identify an Advisor
The Faculty and Staff here at Clayton State University believe whole-heartedly in creating an outstanding educational experience that stimulates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation. Identify a full-time faculty or staff member to serve as Advisor for the organization.
Have your designated Advisor complete the Student Organization Advisor Training Workshop in order to serve as advisor to a student organization. Forward your advisor's contact information to Mr. Tony Berry at TonyBerry@clayton.edu to be granted access to the Advisor Training located in Microsoft Teams.
Step 4 - Complete the Student Organization Registration Process
All of the steps to complete the student organization registration process will be provided in great detail in the New Student Organization Registration Workshop. Upon successful completion of the Student Organization Registration Process during the appropriate registration deadline period, the Organization’s President will receive formal correspondence from Presence within 3 - 10 business days.
Internal: If necessary, the Registration Application will be returned to the Organization with recommendations or suggestions.
Until approved, Laker Life prohibits organizations from: reserving space, distributing marketing materials, posting and/or updating their website, receiving a mailbox, accessing allocated funds, or applying for campus funds.
Registration Periods
Deadlines: Fall Registration period: TBD | Spring Registration period: March 21st, 2025