Start a New Organization
Before starting an application for a new organization be sure to check out the listings on Engage of all the active RSO's that we have here at Stetson to make sure that there is a need for the unique club you want to bring to or re-start on campus. And make sure there are three students (you, plus two) who are committed to being active members in your organization.
Starting a new student organization can be a rewarding way to enhance your college experience and create a new community for you and others to experience belonging here. The process to apply for a new organization is put in place to help you be clear about your purpose, plans, and the long-term sustainability of your club before you are able to be approved and begin hosting events on campus.
You can apply on a rolling basis throughout each semester between the dates listed below.
We look forward to how you will uniquely contribute to the vibrancy of our campus!
Fall 2025:
The application period for new organizations to apply in Fall 2025 runs from September 1, 2025 - November 14, 2025.
Applications after the close of this deadline will be pushed to the spring application process.
Spring 2026:
Spring application period will be announced soon.
Let us know if you are interested by completing the New Organization registration request. Go to register an organization and then click on "New Organization".
Remember: at least five students (you plus four) need to be committed to being members of your proposed organization before you apply.
Starting a new organization can be challenging and also very exciting! We are here to help every step of the way. We will meet to talk through your dreams, plans, and questions.
Create a 10-15 minute presentation to share the story of your org-- we want to hear your passion and why your org is needed on this campus. And we also want to hear your plans-- what will you do? How will you do it? What will you need? How will you plan for it to continue even beyond your time at Stetson?
At least two founding members should be present, but as many as you'd like are welcome to come and present as well.
You will present before 2-5 people from the department of Student Development & Campus Vibrancy.
After you present your new organization idea to SDCV, you will be notified of the decision within a week.
If you are approved, you will be notified via email. You will automatically get an HattersConnect (Engage) profile for your organization, and be assigned an official Stetson budget account for your financial needs. Requests for funds can be submitted to SGA through their request process. We will cover this during your onboarding training.
This training provides an overview of best practices for leading an organization at Stetson. It will include resources on marketing, finance policies and procedures, event planning, using Engage, and other information essential to running an organization day-to-day.
Dates and times will be provided upon approval.