A minimum of 12 Full-Time students come up with an unique and intentional idea for a student organization.

Must have a roster of interested member, including their Northeastern emails.

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.

Clear communication on how your organization would benefit from recognition by the Student Governments (access to booking spaces on campus, funding, etc.). 

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.

From a faculty/staff member stating that they know, and support the creation, of your proposed organization. In the event a letter of support from a faculty/staff member or relevant campus department cannot be obtained to include with your application materials, please reach out to the Center for Student Involvement at nucsi@northeastern.edu to schedule a meeting with the Director. 

If your organization is categorized as the following, reach out to the below contacts for the letter of support (not your advisor):

• Academic Enrichment or Experiential & Professional – Please contact the Dean of the College (or the Dean’s designee) most closely related to your organization’s mission.
• International & Cultural – Office of Global Services OR support from a relevant affinity center/space
  • spaces include: the Asian American Center, Center for Intercultural Engagement, John D. O’Bryant African American Institute, Latinx Student Cultural Center
• Philanthropic & Community Engagement – Hilary Sullivan, City and Community Engagement
• Religious & Spiritual – The Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service
• All Else – Please upload a letter of support from a related campus office stating support for your organization.  These may include cultural centers, colleges, or departments that support work that aligns with your mission or the student population being served. If you have any questions on this – please email h.taddesse@northeastern.edu

  – NOTE: ALL Entrepreneurial organizations require a letter from MOSAIC

If your proposed organization is a chapter of a national or international organization: A letter of support (or charter) from the national organization.