Group Registration

Are you interested in starting a new student organization?

The formal recognition process for 2009-10 has closed. At anytime an organization can apply and be given forming group status. Student organizations will be recognized for the 2010-11 academic year in Spring 2010. If you would like to discuss the process, what to have prepared, and how you might function before becoming officially recognized, please e-mail shattuckATpdx.edu.

Procedure to be a Recognized Student Organization of Portland State University:
  • Complete online application by midnight of Friday, March 26. We recommend that you complete this step as early as possible.
  • Have a meeting with your assigned Advisor by April 2. Bring the following to your meeting:
    • Updated constitution
    • Calendar of proposed events for the year
    • Updated inventory of equipment (if applicable)
    • Updated list of contact information for officers/coordinators (please include titles, emails and phone numbers)
If you are interested in starting a recreation student organization, the process is a bit different. Please contact Sami Faile at faileATpdx.edu.

Group Affiliation

Are you interested in affiliating your group with Portland State?

A group who is a student chapter of a larger regional or national organization (for example a Greek chapter) may apply to be affiliated with Portland State. Affiliation is a way to formalize a relationship between a student-run chapter of a larger organization and the university while recognizing the role of the larger organization in determining how the group functions.

Procedure to be a Recognized Student Organization of Portland State University:
  • Complete online application .
  • Have a meeting with your assigned Advisor and your faculty or community partner. Bring the following to your meeting:
    • Updated constitution
    • Calendar of proposed events for the year
For more information on recognition and affiliation of student groups, read the full policy.

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