University Recognition of Student Organizations
Student groups wishing to receive University Recognition must first meet with the Office of Campus Programming and Leadership to gain the necessary forms. A member of the office will be able to discuss various options of recognition, the process and suggestions for the organization to be as successful as possible. If you are interested in starting a new organization contact: leadership@snhu.edu
- A constitution outlining the purpose of the organization, its administrative structure, membership requirements, voting privileges, time frame for election of the executive board and a statement supporting the mission, goals, and objectives of SNHU. (See “How to Write a Constitution”)
- A roster of full name and student ID number of members - a minimum of 15 members is generally required (Note: No member may be on academic probation or have a quality point average of less than 2.0 (undergraduate); or 3.0 (graduate.)
- A completed new club questionnaire and budget for the first year of operating.
- A signed advisor consent form from a full-time member of the faculty/staff indicating his/her willingness to serve as advisor.
- If the organization has national affiliation, a copy of the national constitution or charter.
Once all documentation has been submitted to the Office of Campus Programming and Leadership the club will meet with the New Club Recognition Committee. The Committees purpose is to oversee the recognition of new clubs that shall receive University and Student Government Association Recognition and funding. Voting membership of the committee shall be made up of a staff member from the Office of Campus Programming and Leadership, two Student Government Association (SGA) Senators, and four students from various University Recognized Clubs. Students shall go through an application process, senators chosen shall be at the discretion of the Student Government Association, and other students shall be chosen by the Office of Campus Programming and Leadership.
The committee will decide based upon the New Club Criteria if the student group would be a positive addition to the University. From there the decision is brought to the Student Government Association for ratification. If the club gains SGA approval the club will be given a start-up fund of $200 and will have the ability to request additional funding as needed. New clubs will then be given an e-mail account, mailbox, OrgSync page, webpage and more.
Eligibility of a new club shall be based upon the following criteria:
- The club must not duplicate a current club, or function of another department or group at SNHU, if there is overlap the club must be able to show a benefit and a need for additional services.
- The potential organization must be able to demonstrate that the club will give its members an educational, social and/or leader oriented experience.
- The club must be able to hold regular meetings and events that will benefit the entire SNHU community.
- Honor Societies shall be exempt from the Club Recognition Process and will be approved only through the Office of Campus Programming and Leadership.
- The potential new club must be able to provide several ideas for programming and an estimated budget for the first year of their establishment.
Organizations, which have been granted Institution Recognition and SGA Approval who are seeking recognition by other governing bodies (i.e. Inter-Greek Council), must petition those organizations using the methods outlined in the charters of those organizations.