Starting a new club is an opportunity to create community, build leadership, and bring your vision to life. Follow these six steps to become officially chartered: 

(links listed below)

1. Recruit Your Leadership Team

Before applying, identify: 

• 2–3 Student leaders
  • A Faculty or Staff Advisor 

2. Complete Your Constitution

Your Constitution defines your: 

• Mission and purpose
  • Goals
  • Leadership structure 
  • Selection process 
  • Meeting practices 

Constitution Template (View only, please make a copy by clicking File > Save As) 
 

3. Create Your Budget Proposal(IF APPLICABLE)

All invited to submit.  

Funds are not guaranteed. New clubs will not receive a budget but will receive initiative money. 

Complete the budget application form that should include: 

• Planned events and programming
  • Estimated expenses
  • Funding needs and rationale 

 Budget Application (Please make a copy by clicking File > Save As) 

4. Review with Your Advisor

Meet with your Faculty/Staff Advisor to review both your Constitution and Budget Proposal and prepare for your Chartering Presentation. Advisor approval is required before submission. 

5. Submit Application & Select Presentation Slot 

By April 13, 2026, select a time on the Excel sheet & submit and upload the following to the Microsoft Form: 

• Final Constitution
  • Final Budget Proposal

Chartering Night will take place on April 20, 2026. After your completed application is submitted, you will be invited to select a presentation time slot.  

6. Chartering Night Presentation

Club leadership presents to the Senate: 

• Demonstrate the unique value of the club to students and why a budget may be needed. 
• Cite spending and engagement metrics.
  • Presentation under five minutes 

The Senate will vote after all presentations have concluded, and decisions will be shared within one calendar week.