Start an Organization | Grambling State University

Ready to charter a new organization?

Review the steps and requirements below, then submit your application.

How to Start a New Organization

Complete each step before chartering and official recognition.

1

Inform SEAL, Build Founding Group, and Prepare Required Documents

Notify SEAL that you are proposing a new group. Gather at least 10 founding members who are full-time students and meet the minimum 2.0 GPA requirement. Draft the constitution using SEAL's sample format, designate a president, treasurer, and other officers on the New Student Organization Application (NSOA), and secure a full-time faculty/staff advisor and advisor agreement form.

2

Hold Three Pre-Charter Meetings

Reserve campus space and hold three meetings before chartering. During this period, business is limited to drafting the constitution and forming your organization structure.

3

Submit for Review

Submit all documents to SEAL. Nationally affiliated groups must include a letter authorizing campus colonization and a letter of advisor support.

4

Finalize Recognition Requirements

Recognition is granted the following semester after approval. The proposed organization must not duplicate an existing organization, and all founding members must complete the Anti-hazing course on CANVAS.

Registration Will Be Denied If

The organization is not formed for an educational purpose.
Requirements are incomplete or contain false material.
There are fewer than 10 committed students.
The organization duplicates a currently registered organization.
The organization is under sanction.
The group attempts to re-register under a new name while under sanction.
The organization is under suspension from its off-campus affiliate.
The organization has delinquent debts.

Organization Categories at GSU

Organizations may be recognized under one or more of the following categories.

Honor
Political
Professional/Academic/Honorary
Religious
Service/Social/Special Interest
Health and Wellness
Media & Publications
Sports Clubs
University Established (SGA, Student Union Board, Band, Cheerleaders, etc.)
NPHC Greek organizations

Constitution Requirements

Every student organization constitution must include the following.

Organization name
Purpose and goals
Membership eligibility and requirements
Officer disciplinary procedures (notice and perspective)
Member disciplinary procedures (notice and perspective)
Officer selection process (timing and process)
Officer duties for every position
GPA and student status requirements
Financial statement: "All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization in the Office of the Comptroller at GSU."
Procedure to amend the constitution
Dissolution clause (remaining funds/equipment transfer to SEAL)