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Student Activities
Forming an Organization

Step 1:

Make an appointment with the Director of Student Activities (Student Center L104, 595-2278). During the initial meeting, he/she will discuss the Student Organization Registration process and the intended purpose of the new organization.
Step 2: Complete the Student Organization Registration process on Campus Connect.
Step 3: Find a UW-Parkside faculty or academic staff member to serve as an advisor. The Advisor must sign electronically the Student Organization Registration Form.
Step 4: Find at least 4 members, with a majority being comprised of UW-Parkside students.
Step 5: Complete a set of bylaws and sample constitution and return to Student Activities. Note: If the organization wishes to be affiliated with a national organization, a copy of the national constitution and local bylaws must also be submitted.
Step 6: The Student Activities Director and SOC President and Vice-President will confirm University registration of their group based on the organization's purpose and compliance with established criteria.
Step 7: If approved, the organization receives all University Registration Student Organization Privileges as long as members adhere to regulations governing student clubs and organizations.
Step 8: Written notification received
Step 9:

Elect Officers according to the Student Life Eligibility Criteria:

- To hold office in Student government or any other campus student organization, a student must carry a minimum of six non-audit credits at UW-Parkside.
-A student officer must have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and be in good ademic standing during his/her term of office. Students who have re-enrolled may have their grade point eligibility computed from the date at which they return to school.
-UW-Parkside alumni, faculty and staff, along with members of the community, may be members of student organizations but cannot hold an officer position.

NOTE: a student organization can require members to purchase a membership in the National Organization,
but doing so may forfeit the organization's ability to receive funding.

Privileges of University Registration
(but are not limited to)

- Space reservation priorities and special rates
- Being able to promote events and the
organization on campus
- Use of phones for organizational business
- A mailbox and mailing address
- Use of UW-Parkside tax exempt status
- Use of fleet vehicles
- Fundraising and raffle opportunities
- Use of Creative Services and mail services
- Contracting and travel assistance
- Use of UW-Parkside logo
- Financial management assistance and services
- University risk and liability coverage for
organization business

Important Paperwork to be Completed Annually

The following paperwork must be completed and submitted electronically to Student Activities, Student Center L104, by October 1st and whenever there are changes:
1. Student Organization Registration Form
2. Private Account Form
3. Current Constitution & ByLaws

Greek Social Organizations also need:
4. Statement of Compliance completed by all members
5. Greek Addendum
Student organizations must be open to all UW-Parkside students. Clubs may not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any other such factors.