Clayton State University - Department of Campus Life

Department of Campus Life

Student Organization

How to start a student organization.

• Step 1.

    Identify five (5) Clayton State students that have the same interest.

• Step 2.

    Identify a full-time faculty or staff member to serve as Advisor for
    the organization.

• Step 3.

    Attend a Student Organization Registration Workshop. Individuals will    
    have to make an appointment with Department of Campus Life if no more
    workshops are being offered for the semester. See Campus Life Calendar
    for Registration Workshop Schedule.

• Step 4.

    Complete the online Registration Application at
    http://adminservices.clayton.edu/campuslife/stuorgapp.aspx 

• Step 5.

    Email a copy of the Organization's Constitution to
    studentorgs@clayton.edu

• Step 6.

    Download the Advisor Agreement and have the Organization's designated
    Campus Advisor sign it. Once completed, the Advisor Agreement must be
    submitted in-person to Campus Life.

• Step 7.

    The Registration Application is not considered complete until the
    Organization has (1) attended the Registration Workshop, (2) emailed a
    copy of the Organization Constitution and (3) submitted a signed copy
    of the Advisor Agreement in person.

• Step 8 -

    Internal: The Organization and the Advisor will receive formal
    correspondence from Campus Life within 3 - 10 business days.

• Step 9 -

    Internal: If necessary, the Registration Application will be returned to
    the Organization with recommendations or suggestions. 


Upon approval, organizations will have the right to reserve space, distribute marketing materials, create a website, receive a mailbox, and apply for campus funds during the Spring semester.



Registration Periods:

• Deadlines:     Fall Registration period:     8/12/08 – 11/21/08
                     Spring Registration period: 1/5/09 – 3/20/09