Start a Student Organization

Starting a new student organization at Miami University Hamilton is easy! Just follow these simple steps in order to obtain campus recognition for your organization:

Please download the New Student Organization Packet (PDF) and a sample model constitution (PDF) is also available to download. (The sample constitution may also be downloaded in Word format.)

1. A contact person must meet with the Coordinator of Student Activities, Annie Miller.

2. Signs and announcements can be posted on campus (in accordance with posting policies).

3. The contact person of the proposed group may reserve rooms on campus, with proper approval.

4. The proposed organization must select an adviser (Miami Hamilton faculty or staff member.)

5. Temporary leaders must be elected: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

6. The acting president must submit a temporary registration form. Download a temporary registration form (PDF)

7. The proposed organization must draft a constitution. Download sample model constitution (PDF) or (Word).

8. The recognition process requires three review meetings

a. Coordinator of Student Activities and Director of Student Services;
b. Student Concerns Committee; and,
c. Miami University Hamilton Senate.

9. Upon acceptance by the Miami University Hamilton Senate, the new student organization must hold official elections for all officers within two weeks of the Senate meeting.

10. An organization will be classified as an "active" organization if the organization is registered with the Office of Student Activities annually and a copy of the organization's current constitution is on file in the office. "Inactive" organizations lose all benefits as specified below.

NOTE: Recognized student organizations are not guaranteed funding through the University. Please refer to the eligibility criteria as outlined in the Miami Bulletin.