How to Start a Student Organization
Application Requirements
Roster
A 12-person roster of interested members, including their Northeastern emails.
Unique Purpose
Clear communication on how the proposed organization differs from existing recognized groups on campus that may share similar missions and/or target similar audiences. Please note that undergraduate and graduate groups are not compared when considering duplication on the Boston campus.
Benefits
Clear communication on how your organization would benefit from recognition by the Student Governments (access to booking spaces on campus, funding, etc.).
Advisor
A faculty/staff member who is prepared to be a committed and long-term advisor. They will need to sign an agreement that outlines their responsibilities. The agreement will be in the application.
Letter of Support
From a faculty/staff member stating that they know, and support the creation, of your proposed organization.
Letter of Support (if part of a National / International Org)
If your proposed organization is a chapter of a national or international organization: A letter of support (or charter) from the national organization.
Organization Recognition Timeline
All applications are first reviewed by our CSI team and, if applications meet requirements, are granted preliminary approval. After preliminary approval from CSI, organizations work with their respective student governments (Undergraduate or Graduate) to create a constitution that meets the student governments’ standards. The timeline for full recognition ranges from 1 to 2 semesters, not including the summer term(s). Applications open for each semester. The Fall 2023 application closes on Monday, September 4th.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a CPS New Student Organization?
Please reach out directly to our team at the Center for Student Involvement by emailing us at nucsi@northeastern.edu.
How do I restore an Organization that used to exists?
Organizations become archived after they have missed two consecutive registration deadlines, or if they are not in good standing with the University. For more information about how to restore an archived organization, please email us at nucsi@northeastern.edu.
The Center for Student Involvement