Club and Organization Basics

Starting a new club

To become an officially recognized SGA Club, clubs must:

Have at least 10 members, including the four executive board officers, and one advisor (a member of the MCLA faculty, staff or administration). Each club or organization must be non-discriminate, nonprofit, and managed by students.
Write the club constitution. Clubs can a previous consitution or this Mock Constitution as reference to create the club's new document.
Fill out the New SGA Club Form stating the purpose of the new club. You will attach the new constitution to this form for approved by the Office of Student Engagement.

**Sports clubs must also submit signed copies of the Club Sports Participation Agreement from each member.

To maintain recognition within SGA and receive funding, clubs and organizations must:

Submit a record of all meeting minutes using the Meeting Minute Submission Form.
Follow all budgetary procedures as outlined below.
Submit an up-to-date list of E-Board and club members to the SGA Office Manager as personnel changes.
Complete any programming requirements as outlined by the constitution.
Adhere to the SGA Non-Hazing Policy.

Groups will not be allow to operate an on-campus club or organizaiotn if they:

Fail to abide by the SGA Constitution and its By-Laws
Fail to meet the requests made by the SGA Exacutive Board and Student Senate regarding finances, constitutions, etc.
Do not keep an active scheule of events throughout the academic yeay. Inactivity for a period of two (2) consecutive semesters will result in lose of a group's active status.
Do not submit meeting minutes of all meetings to the SGA Office Manager for the purpose of record keeping.

Once your club is recognized by the SGA, you can use the Club Resource page to schedule a club event, request the purchase of an item(s), or submit meeting minutes using the new MCLA online platofrm known as "Campus Groups".
In the video below is meant to guide students through some basics of being a club member.