SNHU Recognition Policy for Student Organizations
Southern New Hampshire University recognizes the potential of and the right to the existence of student clubs and organizations, which are in harmony with the missions, goals, and objectives of the University. To these various student groups, Southern New Hampshire University lends its name, support and resources. Southern New Hampshire University, exercising its rights and responsibilities, affirms such groups as legitimate and productive members of the University community. Conversely, the University reserves its rights to deny or withdraw recognition from any group deemed not to be in concert with the goals and objectives of the University.
Southern New Hampshire University is a governed community with its ultimate authority residing in the Board of Trustees, delegated authority resting with the President and through him, the various administrative officers and recognized campus bodies. Each of these persons and bodies share, to an appropriate degree, in the role of guardians of the integrity and good name of Southern New Hampshire University. For this reason, the process of recognizing, supporting and fostering student organizations is a shared responsibility.
Therefore, two distinct levels, one following the other, are necessary for recognition of a student organization. They are: