Starting a Club/Organization

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How do I start a new club/organization?

To start a club, you first must fill out the online New Club registration form found on SLU Central.  This form will need the proposed name, the mission statement, name of faculty/staff advisor and the reason why you would like to bring the club to campus. 

All student organizations must seek recognition of the Thelomathesian Society, follow the University Student Handbook, Student Organization Policies, and take part in the digital student life management network in order to operate on campus, use University resources and community spaces, and have the ability to apply for SLUSAF funding.  Recognition by the Thelomathesian Society does not imply endorsement.  

To be recognized by the Thelomathesian Society, an organization must:  

  1. Benefit the St. Lawrence University campus or the community in a cultural, educational, spiritual, social, or recreational manner.  
  2. Have an Executive Board consisting of at least 4 positions, one of which must serve as the President of the organization, and one of which must serve as the Treasurer of the organization  i. If an organization is seeking recognition for the first time, all Executive Board members must be on-campus and not be Seniors.  
  3. Have at least 10 fully matriculated students as members who do not hold a position on the Executive Board.  
  4. Have a constitution. A sample constitution can be provided by a request to Student Activities.

Organizations seeking recognition must complete a proposal and meet with the Thelmo Student Life Committee Chair and the Director of Student Activities, who must ensure that the organization has met all eligibility requirements and that the proposal is complete and congruous. The proposal must outline and address operational, financial, risk, and programmatic plans, with the goal to aid long-term organization sustainability. Thelmo may sponsor an interest session on behalf of the forming organization to solicit potential membership from interested students. a. Upon confirmation that the requirements are met, the Student Life Committee Chair must submit the proposal to the Thelmo Vice President of Senate Affairs for inclusion on the agenda of the upcoming Senate session. The Senate may grant recognition to the organization by majority vote.