• Organizations cannot duplicate the purpose of an existing Student Activities organization
• Organization membership must be open to all students
• Organization Officers must be identified and must:
  • be in good disciplinary standing with the University
  • be enrolled in a degree granting program at the University
  • have paid their annual student activity fee
  • maintain at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
• A representative from the Organization must attend a mandatory new organization recognition workshop, offered at the beginning of each semester
• An online Recognition application must be completed and submitted prior to the deadline (set for approximately the 2nd week after the beginning of each semester).



I want to start a new organization, what do I need to do?

1. A representative of your organization MUST attend one of the following REQUIRED new organization information sessions to learn more about Student Activities policies, registering your organization and the budget process. Organizations who do not attend a recognition session will NOT be eligible for recognition until the following semester. Funding applications for clubs will be distributed by the AU Club Council (AUCC) at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. For more information, contact the AUCC chair at x6453 or aucc@american.edu


SPRING New Organization Recognition Sessions

Please register for the Spring Recognition sessions . . .

Click HERE to go to the registration system

*Please note to log in to the registration system you must use your my.american.edu login information

2. Submit organization recognition application online through the Student Organization Network (S.O.N.) to Student Activities. A complete application packet includes the online registration form, a constitution, and a faculty/staff advisor agreement. Clubs are recognized and funded twice a year. Click here to login to the Student Organization Network to register. Use your @american.edu email address for your login and your 7 digit AU ID as your password the first time you login.

Spring Recognition Application Due: Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 by 5:00pm

3. Within ONE week of receiving the Organization Recognition Application packet, Student Activities will notify the group’s primary contact of the Recognition Committee’s approval or denial of recognition status and your Student Activities Program Advisor’s contact information. Once a group is recognized, it is immediately granted the privileges afforded recognized clubs.

I want to renew my organiztion, what do I need to do?

1. Submit organization renewal application online to Student Activities (MGC 271) by the deadline: Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 by 5:00pm. A complete application packet includes the online registration form, a constitution (if you do not have a copy of your organization's constitution from last year contact your Student Activities Advisor), and a faculty/staff advisor agreement. Click here to login to the Student Organization Network to register. Use your @american.edu email address for your login and your 7 digit AU ID as your password the first time you login.

2. Remember that groups interested in renewing a previously recognized student club must reapply each year to Student Activities and be reapproved by the Club Recognition Committee. Clubs seeking renewal recognition must affirm that they are open to all students and will not discriminate in their membership selection on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or any other bases under federal or local laws. Clubs must also comply with all University and Student Activities policies and procedures.

3. Once you’ve completed your online renewal recognition application, sign up for the mandatory Leadership Connections workshops. Leadership Connections is an educational tool that can provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to make your organization a success. Student leaders are required to attend mandatory Leadership Connections workshops in Student Activities 101 and Financial Training. Failure to attend the workshops as required will limit the privileges of your student organization.

Each individual student attending the workshop MUST pre-register for each workshop at http://www.american.edu/ocl/activities/leadership_program/schedule.html since space in each session is limited.

4. Stop by Student Activities and meet with your Student Activities Advisor to talk about your plans for the year. Not sure who your Student Activities Advisor is? Check out our website to find out who you should talk to: http://www.american.edu/ocl/activities/about_us/advisors.html