A group of Purdue students may become a student organization upon formal recognition by the Student Activities and Organizations area of the Office of the Dean of Students. Recognition includes the use of available University facilities. Such recognition is contingent upon the following considerations:

Step 1: Find a group of interested students & an advisor

Step 2: Write a Constitution - have you updated your constitution to comply with University Regulations?

The constitution outline contains several items that must appear in each student organization constitution according to Purdue University policy. They are in bold print. You may wish to include additional points that will provide more explicit guidelines for the organization of your group. Please remember that a well-written constitution should contain all necessary information in concise language. A reference for further assistance is Robert’s Rules of Order.

You must file a list of eligible officers including the name of a faculty advisor (see policy on Officer Eligibility). A list of new officers must be filed within 3 weeks of your election.

Financial accounts are established with the Business Office for Student Organizations (BOSO).

Allow two weeks for processing before becoming a recognized student organization. Your club may be allowed to use Purdue facilities during those two weeks before being officially recognized. To maintain the status as a recognized student organization, revised constitutions must be submitted to the Student Activities and Organizations area of the Office of the Dean of Students for approval and a list of new officers must be filed within ten days of election.

Benefits of becoming a recognized student organization:

• Use of Purdue facilities
• Fund-raising on campus
• Having a financial account through BOSO
• Website

Click here to contact a student organization and/or view the complete list of student organizations.