Listed below are all the forms and information necessary for proposing a new recognized student organization. Included at the bottom of the page is a timeline explaining the overall process, sample documents, and a resource list. These documents help the committee make an informed decision about the proposed organization. Please be sure to accurately complete and upload all the following materials on your proposal:
- Complete New Student Organization Proposal Form
- This form opens Jan. 17, 2024 on Engage
- Constitution & Bylaws
- Campus Advisor Agreement Form
- Each student organization must have an active OWU faculty or staff advisor; new advisors must complete the Advisor Agreement Form prior to our review of proposals.
- Membership List
- Each new student organization must have 10 current, OWU students to start an organization submitted with your proposal form.
Spring 2024 Timeline
- Wednesday, Jan. 17: New RSO form opens on Engage
- Friday, Feb. 2: Deadline to submit new RSO form
- Week of Feb. 5: Committee reviews applications
- Applicants are contacted about progress and informed of any updates, corrections, or need for clarification. Students are asked to resubmit the application for the final recommendation.
- Week of February 19: Committee meets to do a final review and makes its final determinations.
- Students will be informed whether the organization has been approved or denied.
If you have any questions, contact the Student Involvement Office at involveu@owu.edu.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office
Contact: Kristen Flox at involveu@owu.edu