Students participating in ClubFest

A Step by Step Guide

Registration Window

Organizations must complete all of the following steps before the deadlines below. This is to ensure adequate time for staff to review and schedule additional meetings if necessary.

  • September 15 to be reviewed in October
  • October 15 to be reviewed in November
  • February 15 to be reviewed in March
  • March 15 to be reviewed in April
  • June 15 for summer review
Watch our tutorial

Steps

1. (Optional) Schedule a meeting with a Student Engagement Consultant

This step is recommended for organizations that may need additional hands-on assistance with starting their organization and/or those with additional questions.

2. Search the Student Organization Database to see if an organization with a similar focus already exists

3. Review the Student Organization Recognition Policy

4. Create the potential organization using the Student Organization Database

5. When you have achieved all green checkmarks on your organization checklist, click the blue “Submit Organization” button at the bottom of your checklist. Your organization will be contacted regarding any necessary changes and to set up a meeting time with the Student Organization Recognition Board (SORB).

6. After your meeting with SORB, you will be notified of your organization’s status. Once your organization is approved, you are eligible for the benefits of recognized student organizations!

Additional resources for this process are found in the Student Organization Resources Canvas. Questions may also be directed to stuorgs@iastate.edu.

  • Achieving and Renewing Recognition

    All recognized organizations are required to file the appropriate paperwork in order to be considered active at Iowa State University. 

    Learn more about Achieving and Renewing Recognition

  • Benefits of Recognition

    Once an organization becomes recognized, they will have access to many privileges on campus such as meeting spaces, equipment, marketing resources, and more.

  • Student Organization Recognition Board and Policy

    The Student Organization Recognition Board manages and maintains the recognition process for new and existing student organizations.