Want to start/ re-establish an organization?

Registration for New and Re-establishing Student Organizations is open bi-annually on July 1st and on December 1st. Check GatorConnect Announcements for more details on registration deadlines.

If you are interested in registering a new student organization or re-establishing a previously active 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:
    • Be classified as either a General Registered Student Organization or University Sponsored Student Organization as outlined in RSO Classification Policy
    • Obtain a GatorConnect profile for your student organization
    • Ability to apply for storage cabinet or storage locker through the Office of Community and Belonging within the Department of Student Engagement
    • Access to Student Engagement staff and resources
    • Ability to apply for a Catering Grant for on-campus events
    • Participation in Student Organization Fairs and annual Involvement Awards
    • Access to Student Organization facility rates based on the RSO Classification of your organization
    • 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, or re-establish a pre-existing organization.

1. Have a minimum of 10 student members, four of whom will serve as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and a fourth officer. There is not a specific position title required for the fourth position. All student organization Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Treasurers must meet the requirements in the Officer Eligibility Policy, or must submit an appeal.
2. Have a Student Organization Advisor who is a full-time, salaried faculty or staff member at the University of Florida. The student organization advisor must complete the Advisor Verification Form.
3. Complete the New/Re-Establishing 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
   • Benefits of being registered with Student Engagement
4. Upon approval of the proposal form, a Student Engagement representative will contact you regarding the Student Organization Officer Training and the consultation meeting.
   • The required trainings must be completed by the President, Vice President and Treasurer of the organization.
   • The consultation meeting only needs to be attended by one officer, but it is open to as many as would like.
   • Mandatory Studnet Engagement Officer Trainings are offered virtually via myTrainings. You can find additional details on GatorConnect Announcements.
   • Prepare your constitution ahead of time by reviewing the Constitution Requirements.
5. AFTER attending a consultation meeting:
   • Submit your Electronic Registration through GatorConnect
   • Ensure your advisor submits their Advisor Verification Form
   Note: Failure to complete all the requirements listed above before the end of the registration cycle may result in the denial of your registration.