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Starting a New Student Club or Organization-
Follow
the necessary steps for recognition:
- .Download
and fill out the Petition for Recognition as a Student Organization
- The
Petition for Recognition as a Student Organization forms should be completed and
returned to the Office of Student Activities along with a copy
of the proposed constitution.
See Guidelines for Developing a Constituition
- The signature
of at least ten (10) Howard University students in good academic standing
are needed to apply for recognition. Five of those groups must be founding/chapter
members of the proposed group. Recognized organization membership is
limited to currently enrolled Howard University students.
- The student
group requesting recognition must meet an expressed need of the students,
consistent with the objectives and philosophy of the University. The
proposed organizations must state in writing that it will abide by all
the guidelines, regulations ad policies of Howard University. The signature
of an advisor for the organization is also requested.
- Organizations
that will be an affiliate, chapter or branch of some regional, national
or international organization must satisfy additional requirements.
- The Director
of Student Activities or designee will discuss with representatives
of the proposed organization the general regulations and guidelines
of the University regarding approved organizations.
Recognition
in no way implies University endorsement or sponsorship of such events
or activities. Recognition simply acknowledges the existence of an organization
composed of at least ten (10) Howard University Students, consistent
with the objectives and philosophy of the University and meets an expressed
need of the students. Only recognized student organizations may be granted
permission to sponsor events and activities on campus and to make use
of University facilities for this purpose. Only recognized student organizations
may use the Howard University nomenclature as a part of their organization
name and/or in representing themselves as associated with the University.
Organizations of a religious nature should confer with the Dean of the
Chapel, in Carnegie Hall regarding recognition and include a letter
of support from them.
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