{"id":1163,"date":"2026-07-27T09:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/?page_id=1163"},"modified":"2026-08-04T08:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:23:54","slug":"new-student-org","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/deanofstudents\/clubs-organizations\/new-student-org\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Org"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-897 size-full\" alt=\"Two people playing badminton on a grassy field with trees and buildings in the background.\" 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Starting your own student organization is a great way to connect with like-minded peers, build leadership skills, and make an impact on campus. Read below for step-by-step instructions on how to start your journey in creating a new student organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Step-by-Step Process&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 1: Attend\/Watch New Organization Info Session&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prospective student leaders must attend a brief orientation session with the Program Manager in the Office of the Dean of Students. Topics covered include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benefits of being a recognized organization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requirements and expectations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available campus resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions are offered in person or online via Canvas. Email Jaleesa Herrington&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jaleeshe@umich.edu\">jaleeshe@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;to schedule in-person sessions..&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 2: Meet Membership Requirements&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruit at least&nbsp;<strong>four currently enrolled students&nbsp;<\/strong>to serve as general members with at least&nbsp;<strong>two serving as officers. Required officer positions are<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>President&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treasurer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 3: Identify a Faculty\/Staff Advisor&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your organization must identify a UM-Flint faculty or staff advisor willing to provide guidance and support. The advisor (s) must complete the Advisor Agreement Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 4: Draft a Constitution<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the template provided by the Office of the Dean of Students to create a constitution tailored to your organization. Please note that the template has basic language which will need to be updated to suit the needs of your organization. The Constitution must, at minimum include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Purpose and mission&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership criteria&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officer duties and elections&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process to remove members\/officers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting frequency&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amendments and decision-making processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-Hazing Policy (Template Wording Required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nondiscrimination Statement (Templated Wording Required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 5: Submit a Full Application Packet<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the&nbsp;<strong>New Student Organization Registration Form<\/strong>, which includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proposed organization name and mission&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description of purpose and goals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explanation of how the group differs from existing organizations and why you want the organization to be established (100-200 words)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitution&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officer and member roster&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advisor Agreement Form&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cglink.me\/2sF\/s1\">CampusConnections<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Step 6: Review and Consultation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Student Engagement Team will review your application. 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