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Student Organization registration for the 2008-2009 academic year has begun. All organizations should submit their registration by the end of the spring semester for timely processing. Please click here to submit your registration.
Registration Requirements for a New Student Organization
There are several requirements for being recognized as a registered student organization at Rutgers University.
Student organizations must have a clearly defined purpose that does not duplicate the purpose of an existing organization.
Student organizations will self-select which category of student organization they fall under. The categories are: Academic, Community Service, Cultural, Honorary, Leisure, Media, Performing Arts, Social Action/Political, Religious and Religious Cultural. Descriptions of each category are available online.
All student organizations are required to have a minimum of 3 officers. All officers must be undergraduate students registered at Rutgers University- New Brunswick/Piscataway or one of the professional schools located on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campus with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
A minimum of 10 undergraduate student members registered throughout Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway campus are required.
All organizations must provide Rutgers Student Life with a constitution. If you are registering with this system for the first time, you will be instructed as to how to submit the constitution. If you have used this online system before, you were notified as to whether or not you need to turn in a constitution. Student organizations will be required to update their constitution every three years. Your organization would be notified by our department if it is your year to update.
Student organizations must develop a working relationship with their Administrative Advisor who will assist with program planning and navigating the policies and procedures of being a student organization at Rutgers University. The Administrative Advisor is assigned to organizations once they become provisional or registered.
Student Organization officers are required to attend a New Student Organization workshop scheduled by Rutgers Student Life. This meeting is designed to get student organizations going and on the right path to becoming a successful student organization. In addition, this meeting is mandatory for all new student organization in order to become fully registered. This will take place in the Fall.
Upon completion of the online registration, be sure to check your eden account as a signature form and membership roster will be e-mailed to you. The signature form must be filled out and submitted to Student Involvement in order to complete the registration process. The signature form requires the Primary Officer, Treasurer, and Faculty/Staff advisor to sign it. The membership list must be submitted to any Rutgers Student Life Office as well.
Student organization officers will be notified of their organization’s registration status (Provisional, Pending, Registered, Not Registered) by email to their eden email addresses in August.
Benefits of Registration
Student organizations at Rutgers University provide students with an opportunity to explore interests, sharpen skills, and learn about themselves and others while enhancing the academic mission of the college. Organizational involvement allows students to develop those skills that will prepare them for their career and civic responsibilities beyond the University. For an organization to be fully operational at Rutgers University, registration must occur. Registration grants many on campus privileges to student organizations. Some of these benefits include:
An up-to-date organization file maintained by Rutgers University Student Life- Office of Student Involvement.
Authorized use of Rutgers University facilities and university services. Ability to request funds from the RUSA Allocations Board.
Participation in Rutgers University events including the Annual Involvement Fair and more.
Priority in scheduling Rutgers University Student Center meeting and/or program space.
Being in the “information loop” for organizations at Rutgers University.
A free account at the Student Activities Business Office to maintain your organization’s funds.
Advising from the Office of Student Involvement staff on program and event planning, trip facilitation, budgeting, and risk management.
Access to the Organizational Computer Lab in the Student Activities Center and Busch Campus Center.
Free webspace and list servs on the Rutgers University Server.
Use of the Student Organization Business Centers at the Busch Campus Center and Student Activities Center.
Various leadership development and training programs to enhance your officers’ and members’ skills.
Free exposure/advertisement of the organization through the Rutgers University Involvement Guide, the “Get Involved” listserv, and the Rutgers University Student Life Website: getinvolved.rutgers.edu.
Opportunity to work with a Faculty/Staff Advisor who will provide support and guidance for your organization.
