Create an Organization
How it Works
Congratulations, this is a big step! But before you get started creating your organization, review the currently registered organizations in GatorConnect, search for any existing organization that has a similar purpose, goal, or name. If no student organization currently exists, awesome, then you can follow the steps below to create an organization.
Note: Registration for new student organizations is open semesterly.
The upcoming registration cycle for the 2022-2023 academic year will open in July 2022.
Let’s Get started
All Registered Student Organizations must Have:
Unique Organization Name
Unique and identifiable – cannot contain University of Florida, UF or Gators – with a defined mission and purpose
Eligible Officers and Members
Minimum 10 members, three of whom will serve as either President, Vice President, or Treasurer (full-time currently enrolled University of Florida Students)
Advisor
A full-time, salaried faculty or staff member at the University of Florida
Constitution
Reviewed and approved file that meets the University of Florida Constitution Requirements
Process for Creating A New Student Organization
STEP 1: Let us know what your looking to create
- Make sure you have all four of the above required items for all registered student organizations
- Complete a New Student Organization Proposal Form through GatorConnect
STEP 2: After approval of the New Student Organization Proposal Form, the organization will be asked to:
- Attend a Constitution Consultation meeting with a SAI advisor
- Complete Student Organization Officer Training, virtually via myTrainings (President, Vice President, Treasurer)
- Complete the Online Hazing Module: Hazing Prevention 101™ Course – College Edition by the President, Vice President and Treasurer
- Ensure the Advisor Verification Form is submitted by the listed advisor (eligibility requirements)
- Complete Electronic Registration
- Final Submission of an Approved Constitution based on the University of Florida constitution requirements
(view example constitution)
Benefits of Being a Registered Organization
- Regular use of University facilities
- Ability to apply for office, locker, or mailbox space in the Reitz Union
- Ability to request funds from Student Government (SG) if SG policies and criteria are met
- Access to Student Activities and Involvement staff and resources
- Eligible to apply for a Catering Scholarship for events
- Participation in Student Organization Fairs
- Recognition in annual Involvement Awards
- Leadership training provided by Student Activities and Involvement
Resources
For all the items you need to create and manage your chapter successfully visit our resources page.
Questions
Have questions about the process or don’t know where to begin?
We’re happy to help. Reach out to our office by phone 352-392-1671 or by email.