Want to start an organization?

Registration for New Student Organizations is open from July 1st to September 30th.

If you are interested in registering a new student organization, consider the following:

• Registration allows you to gain access to certain benefits, as listed below. If your organization will not utilize the listed benefits, then consider whether registration is necessary.
  • Benefits of Being a Registered Student Organization:
    • Obtain a GatorConnect profile for your student organization
    • Ability to apply for office, locker, or mailbox space through the Department of Student Activities and Involvement
    • Access to Student Activities and Involvement staff and resources
    • Ability to apply for a Catering Scholarship for on-campus events
    • Participation in Student Organization Fairs and annual Involvement Awards
    • Access to Student Organization facility rates
    • Ability to request funds from Student Government(SG) if SG policies and criteria are met
• Review the current organization listings on GatorConnect to see if there is an existing organization that has the same name or a similar mission/purpose.
• Registered student organizations are required to have a constitution, officers, and training to function. If you are planning a one-time event, or your group does not need the components listed above to function, consider whether registration is necessary
• Registered student organizations may not act on behalf of an outside entity or receive funding from outside entities to host events on their behalf. Please refer to the University’s Commercial Activity Regulation (UF-4.006).

After you have reviewed the considerations above, follow the process below to register a new organization.

1. Have a minimum of 10 members, three of whom will serve as either President, Vice President, or Treasurer. One person cannot serve as multiple officer positions.
2. Have a Student Organization Advisor who is a full-time, salaried faculty or staff member at the University of Florida.
3. Complete a New Student Organization Proposal Form through GatorConnect. Below is information required for the application:
   • Organization Name
   • Purpose of the proposed organization (i.e. – goals, values, and function)
   • How the organization will contribute to the University’s mission
   • Target, or intended, members for this organization
   • Benefits to organization's intended audience
4. Upon approval of the proposal form, an SAI representative will contact you regarding the Student Organization Officer Training and the Constitution Consultation. The required trainings must be completed by all the officers; the Constitution Consultation only needs to be attended by one.
   • SAI Trainings will be offered virtually via myTrainings in August, you will receive an email with the details.
   • Complete the Online Hazing Module located at http://uf.prevent.zone (required for President, Vice President and Treasurer)
   • Prepare your constitution ahead of time by reviewing the Constitution Requirements and reviewing this Constitution example.
5. AFTER attending a Constitution Consultation:
   • Submit your Electronic Registration through GatorConnect
   • Ensure your advisor submits their Advisor Verification Form
   Note: Failure to complete the requirements listed above within the timeframe indicated in your approved proposal email may result in the revocation of your registration.