University Recognition of Student Organizations
- 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 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.)
- Names, addresses, phone numbers of the officers
- A signed statement from a full-time member of the faculty/administrative indicating his/her willingness to serve as advisor.
- If the organization has national affiliation, a copy of the national constitution or charter.
When this information is received and reviewed by the Director, written notification will be sent to the organization's President and Advisor, indicating recognition has been granted, or denied, and the reasoning for the determination. Copies of the above information will be forwarded to the Student Government Association Vice President for SGA approval.
- Contact the SGA vice president to petition for SGA approval.
- Attend SGA House of Representatives & Senate meetings to give a brief presentation on group.
- Once SGA approval is given – return to the Office of Campus Programming & Leadership to complete a registration form.
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.