Starting a new student organization or reviving an inactive one is easy! First, decide whether to become an interest group or a recognized student organization. A university-recognized interest group must have a minimum of one full-time student member and a full-time faculty or staff advisor. Interest groups are easier to start and may be a stepping stone to becoming a recognized student organization, but they are not eligible to receive funding from the Student Government Association. Recognized student organizations must have five members, three of which must be full-time students and a full-time faculty or staff advisor, and they can request funding from the Student Government Association.
Privileges of Recognized Student Organizations and Interest Groups
- Use of the university name as a representative of Salem State.
- Reserve rooms on campus.
- Reserve a table on campus to promote events or issues.
- Post flyers on campus.
- Sponsor events on campus and off, following campus policies.
- Ability to fundraise for or on behalf of your organization.
- Access to funding by the Student Government Association (For recognized student organizations only).
Get Started
Ready to start your own student organization or interest group? Email Melissa Arroyo for more information.