The University of West Alabama actively supports the growth of student organizations, nurturing both their leaders and members. Introducing new student organizations enriches the campus environment, offering more avenues for students to engage in activities that align with their interests.
Procedure for becoming a Recognized Student Organization at UWA
- Review organization policies
Become familiar with institutional policies, specifically student organization policies for officers, advisors, and activities, to ensure that the proposed organization will adhere to expectations for the entire UWA community.
- Recruit members and select officers
Students are permitted a grace period in which they have access to facilities and services to recruit members. Please review the Flyer Posting Policy and follow the rules regarding flyers on campus. In order to be considered for recognition, groups are required to have at least 5 members (a valid student ID number for each member is required on the application).
- Secure an advisor
Enlist a faculty or staff member as an advisor for the organization. Additional advisors may be obtained as necessary. The advisor needs to sign an Advisor Agreement. This will need to be sent to the Office of Student Involvement once the application is submitted.
- Create a constitution
Work with the members, officers, AND advisor to create a constitution and bylaws.
- You will be contacted within 5 business days about the status of your organization. Student Involvement may approve your constitution, approve the constitution with revisions, request that the organization revise the constitution and resubmit for further review, or not approve a new organization. If changes are requested, you will have 14 days to resubmit them. Once these are received, you will again be given an updated status.
- Once you have been approved, the organization will be formally registered as a Recognized Student Organization and will be accountable to regulations set by the University and Student Government Association.