Start a Student Organization

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Starting a registered student organization (RSO) at UTC may seem intimidating. Trust us, it is not. By following our simple steps, you will have everything you need to get started.

Please note! The last day to submit a request to start a new registered student organization for the 2025-2026 academic year is March 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM. After March 31, the form will be closed until the start of classes in August.

If you are interested in re-starting an organization that is in inactive status, please contact our office at [email protected] for further assistance. 

Step 1: Ensure the Organization Does Not Already Exist

We have a variety of active student organizations. Sometimes what you are looking for is called something a little different from what you may think. Students looking to create a new organization should check the Organization Directory on MocSync to verify that a similar group does not already exist. If one exists, you can use that directory to contact the current President to learn how to get involved.

Step 2: Recruit Additional Mocs

If a group like yours does not already exist, then it's time to start recruiting other current Mocs who may have the same interest as you! We encourage you to find at least 4 additional, currently enrolled UTC students to start an organization for a total of 5 active members. Make sure you find people who are committed to helping you start your group and helping it grow. You are allowed to request the use of meeting spaces in the University Center for up to three times to recruit or work toward building the organization; however, you must contact the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community first and indicate your interest in starting an organization before you can make a reservation.

Step 3: Find an Adviser

All RSOs are required to have an adviser. For our recognized social fraternities and sororities, this individual can be someone appointed/ selected by their national or international headquarters, their advisory board chair (as deemed by their national or international headquarters) and/or a full-time UTC faculty or staff member. Campus Ministry Association member organizations are allowed to have the lead religious official of their affiliate place of worship serve as their adviser. For all other RSOs, the adviser must be a full-time UTC faculty or staff member.

Step 4: Create a Constitution & Bylaws

Any group seeking recognition as an RSO must present a constitution. You will be asked to attach a copy of your organization’s constitution and bylaws to your registration request. See a sample below! 

Sample Constitution & Bylaws

If you use our sample, it will speed up your process significantly.

The constitution must contain the following information: 

• A statement of purpose for the organization
• Membership eligibility requirements
• A listing of officers by title and any special functions of the officers/positions
• A statement of the terms of the officers and the time and methods for election
• Frequency of meetings
• A statement detailing any membership dues, including amount and frequency of payment and provision for the disposition of any funds (in the event of dissolution of the organization)
• Provision for faculty/staff advisor(s)
• A dissolution clause
• Any other provision relating to the purpose and function of the particular organization

Step 5: Submit a Registration Request on MocSync

A formal request for recognition must be submitted through MocSync. You will be prompted to complete a registration form and upload a copy of the organization's constitution and bylaws. Click below to start the form then select New Student Organization.  2025-2026 New Student Organization Registration

Step 6: Recognition Review

Congratulations! Your registration request has been forwarded to our office. After an initial review, the application will be passed on to SGA for review by the SGA Procedures Committee. If there are changes, additions or inaccuracies that need to be corrected with the request, the student who submitted the form will be contacted by the SGA Parliamentarian and given feedback and instructions on the corrections needed. Once the Procedures Committee has approved the request, the SGA Senate will vote for final approval. If approved by the SGA Senate, the Center for Student Leadership, Engagement, and Community will provide written notification via e-mail to the organization.  

The entire process takes about 3 - 5 weeks from the completion of your form.

If at any point you have questions about where your organization stands in the process, contact the SGA Parliamentarian via the contact information above in the left sidebar.