NEW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Interested in starting a new student organization at VCU?

Registration for new organizations will begin again in the FALL 2024 semester

New Student Organization Application Process

We are excited that you're in starting a new student organization here at VCU. We welcome fresh, new perspectives on the student experience and are eager to welcome new student organizations to our community.

Below you'll see the process for becoming a new and registered student organization as well as dates and links for the New Org Orientation sessions - the first step in the process.

  1. 1

    New Student Organization Orientation (Required):

    The creator and future president of any group seeking to become a new student organization must attend a New Student Organization Orientation Session. These sessions will review all requirements, policies, and procedures for registered student organizations (RSO) as well as explore the resources and space available for all RSOs.

  2. 2

    Basic Minimum Requirements:

    The basic minimum requirements must be met prior to completing the application process. Below are these requirements:

    Have a minimum of 8 members who are currently enrolled at VCU

    Maintain a President, Vice President, and Treasurer (included in 8-member minimum). Please note: undergraduate officers must have a 2.5 or above GPA and Graduate/Professional officers must be in good academic standing.

    Maintain an organization advisor.

    Complete & upload a copy of Constitution/Bylaws during the application process.

    Review the Student Organization Handbook

  3. 3

    Complete the New Student Organization Application:

    The application form, which will be sent after completion of the orientation, must be completed to be considered for Registered Student Organization status. This includes uploading a copy of your Constitution/Bylaws.

  4. 4

    Review by Staff:

    Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by our staff. If any questions or concerns arise you will be contacted.

  5. 5

    Approval:

    Once staff has reviewed and approved your application you will be notified and a RamsConnect group will be created for you. Once the group is created you must:

    Maintain an accurate roster of members, including all officer positions on RamsConnect.

    Maintain an active and accurate RamsConnect account

Spring 2024 New Student Organization Orientation Sessions

Click on the Date to Register on RamsConnect

Date

Time

Location

5pm - 6pm

The Underground - The Commons

4pm - 5pm

Alumni Association Board Room - The Commons

5:30pm-6:30pm

Virtual - on Zoom (Register to get the Link)

12pm - 1pm

Alumni Association Board Room - The Commons

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Alumni Association Board Room - The Commons

Additional Information and Tips for Potential New Student Organizations:

  • Ensure that your idea for an organization does not already exist by searching RamsConnect
  • Review the Handbook for Student Organizations for information on policies and procedures
  • Review the Student Org Finance handbook and training
  • Advisors will be required for all student organizations beginning in the Spring of 2023 - begin searching and reaching out to potential staff and faculty at VCU early

Questions?

Don't see what you are looking for or have further questions? Email us at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit us in the Underground.