The Office of Student Activities supports over 200 student clubs and organizations and provides resources, leadership training and special event planning for all students. 

Organizations in Alpha Order  |  Organizations by Category

And don't forget! The Student Organization Resource Center is located in the Student Union and is available to recognized student organizations to use for promoting and organizing events. Services available include:

* In order to use the copier or fax machine, organizations must obtain an account number from the Student Activities Office Manager.
** Students must provide their own lamination supplies.

• Is there a current recognized CNU organization that shares a similar mission or goal? Can your organization work together with the existing student organization?
• Are there adequate university resources (space, funding, potential participants, etc) to support the group’s activities?
• Have you made the effort to determine if any existing programs offering similar services?
• Are there significant safety risks associated with activities your organization will sponsor?
• Will CNU benefit significantly from the existence of your organization?
• Is your organization sustainable? Will it exist after you graduate?
• Would your organization be considered a Sports or Recreational Club? Contact Joy Kearney (joy.kearney@cnu.edu)

After considering all these questions you know more than ever that creating a new student organization is what you want to do, then download the Checklist for Starting a New Organization (pdf) and get started on getting recognized! Don't forget: we are here to help you if you have any questions about the process.

Completed request for recognition packets are accepted on a rolling basis. To request recognition, you'll need to:

• Meet with a member of the OSA Staff to talk about your organization - email osa@cnu.edu to schedule a meeting
• Attend a New Student Organization Orientation (see Request for Recognition form below to sign-up)
• Complete the Request for Recognition form
• Email the following to osa@cnu.edu:
  • Constitution and Bylaws (bylaws are optional) Review a sample constitution
  • National constitution and bylaws if applicable
  • List of 10 interested CNU students who are interested in this new organization
• Bring the signed advisor contract (Every recognized student organization is required to have a faculty / staff advisor.) to OSA office (DSU 330)
  Make sure your advisor receives and reviews the Student Organization Advisor handbook (Currently under revision, please contact the OSA office.)
• Present to the Student Assembly Commission

Your request for recognition packet must be complete in order to be considered. All items do not have to be turned in together. You have thirty days from the deadline to complete requirements for recognition. Failure to complete the requirements during that time will result in removal from the recognition process. You may reapply the following semester.

As a CNU student you have the unique opportunity to become involved with a social, academic, recreation, or Greek organization on campus. Your involvement in campus activities provides you with an opportunity to learn leadership skills, make social connections, foster personal growth and most importantly, have fun!

One of the purposes of the Office of Student Activities is to help your organization meet its goals. And part of that responsibility is to make you aware of University policy and provide support for your organization. The following publications have been created for the purpose of assisting student organization leaders with the guidelines, policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities of the University.

• Student Organization Handbook (Currently under revision, please contact the OSA office.)
• Travel Policy
  Traveling on behalf of your organization and University may be a requirement of your position in your organization. We will do everything we can to help you have a meaningful and safe trip.
• Movie / TV Copyright Policy
  Showing of any movies or television programs at CNU must abide by all current copyright laws and the guidelines presented in this document.
• Bonfire & Campfire Policy
  Guidelines and procedures for proper location and notification for bonfires or campfires on the campus.

Promoting your events or marketing your organization for recruitment can be a lot of work!  Knowing the proper procedures can make things a lot easier!!

• Advertise your event in a Table Tent
  Table tents are displayed in The Commons, Regattas and Einstein's Café
• Campus Video Screen (plasma) Announcement Request
  Only recognized student organizations may advertise on the campus video screens. Requests must be received no later than seven business days prior to start of announcement.
• Campus Wide Email Request
  Clubs and/or organizations requesting an announcement must be an officially recognized club or organization by the Office of Student Life.
• Student Union Banner Policy (PDF) - Student Organization Handbook, page 23
  To hang a banner, organizations request space through the Scheduling Office. Space is reserved on a first come, first served basis. Once approved, the organization will bring the banner to the Scheduling Office for hanging.  Requests for banner hanging must be submitted no later than two (2) working days before desired date of posting.
• Organizational Mailings Policy (PDF)
  Guidelines and regulations to assist all recognized student organizations with mail distribution to their membership.

Record keeping and money management are big part of running a successful club or organization. And don't forget...we are here to help you if you have questions, concerns or just need some help getting your money matters organized.

The Office of Student Activities and the Student Activities Fee Appropriation Committee takes the responsibility of managing student money very seriously. It is our obligation to ensure that student activity fee money is spent responsibly and within the policies of the University and the state and federal laws.

• Deposit
• Reimbursement

• Conference fund info (PDF)
  The Conference Fund is available to any student attending a conference related to an area of study, organization or personal advancement.
• Conference Fund Application (PDF)

• Small grant fund info (PDF)
  The Small Grant Fund is available to organizations that will make a significant contribution to the campus community as well as to the individual organization.
• Small Grant Fund Application (MS Excel)

• Front End Budgeted Info (PDF)
  A small number of student organizations will be considered for Front End Budgeted (FEB) status. FEBs are groups whose contributions to the university extend beyond any specific issue/interest and are deemed to have a significant impact on the campus community generally and the student community specifically.
• Front End Budget Status (PDF)
  Any group receiving operational monies must apply for Front End Budgeted status.
• Front End Budget Request (MS Excel)

Travel

• Travel Information -  CNU policy / procedure
• Travel Policy
  Traveling on behalf of your organization and University may be a requirement of your position in your organization. We will do everything we can to help you have a meaningful and safe trip.
• Travel Request (PDF)
• Travel Waiver (PDF)
  Statement of responsibility and assumption of risk for student organizations and conference travelers
• Travel Reimbursement (MS Excel)