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encourages student groups to register to gain access to a variety of benefits and privileges.
However, registered student organizations remain independent, voluntary organizations and are not
sponsored by the University. Registered student organizations may not use “Arizona State
University”, “ASU”, or “Arizona State” prior to their organization name as it may imply an official
relationship with the University. Student organizations may use the geographical designation “at
Arizona State University” at the end of their name. The word “at” must be used rather than the @
symbol. This should be consistent on social media accounts, logos, constitutions and any
marketing materials for the organization.
Organization Requirements
● The organization must be operated by currently enrolled campus-immersion students of
ASU.
● A minimum of three currently enrolled campus-immersion ASU students is required to
register a student organization.
● Membership in a registered student organization is limited to students enrolled for at least
one semester hour of credit as a campus-immersion student at ASU. Faculty, staff, alumni,
and others may participate in the activities and programs of student organizations.
● All officers of a student organization must be currently enrolled in one credit hour at ASU
during the semester(s) in which they are officers.
● All officers must be in good academic and disciplinary standing. A student on academic or
disciplinary probation may not hold office but may continue as a member.
● Membership and all privileges, including voting and officer positions, must be extended to all
students without regard to age, ethnicity, gender, disability, color, national origin, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of
1972, Section 106.14, makes an exception for social fraternities and sororities, in regard to
gender, for membership criteria. Religious student organizations will not be denied
registration solely because they limit membership or leadership positions to students who
share the same religious beliefs. These groups, however, may not discriminate in
membership or leadership on any other prohibited basis (i.e., age, ethnicity, gender,
disability, color, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status).
● Student groups may impose membership requirements in accordance to academic and
class standing.
New Student Organization Registration
Eligible organizations are permitted to register during the academic year unless the University finds
that the organization:
● Seeks to accomplish its objectives, goals, purposes, or activities through the use of violence
or prejudice; or
● Engages in activities that materially or substantially interfere with the discipline and normal
activities of the University or with the rights of others; or
● Engages in activities that present a danger to property, personnel, and/or orderly function of
the university; or
● Refuses to comply with federal or state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, Board of Regents’ policy, or University rules and regulations.
1. Understand the requirements for Student Organizations on your campus location
Depending on the campus that your organization is on, you will need to either attend an information
session or meeting with staff at that location. You can find more information at asu.edu/clubs or by
contacting the student organization staff on your campus.
2. Create a Constitution for Your Organization
Your constitution should include information on:
● Purpose, vision and mission
● Membership requirements
● Election of Officers
● Club meeting procedures