Registering
To be a recognized Willamette University student organization, the following criteria must be met:
- The organization must have an advisor who is a member of the Willamette University faculty, staff or administration.
- The organization must complete a Student Organization Affiliation Form and update that form with the Office of Student Activities every year after official recognition.
- The membership of the organization must be composed of at least 50 percent Willamette University students.
- The organization must have a current constitution on file with the Office of Student Activities.
- In the initial year that any given student group seeks official recognition, the group must provide the Office of Student Activities with a petition signed by at least 10 students who indicate an interest in becoming a member of the student organization.
Benefits of Registering a Student Organization
- Listing in the Student Handbook available to all students
- Ability to participate in the Activities Fairs (fall & spring)
- Rental use of motor pool vehicles through Physical Plant
- Free access and use of any WU on-campus facility, including the University Center and tables in Goudy Commons
- Access to Mail Services Center to stuff flyers in student mailboxes
- Free use of poster-making supplies (Texas Markers, letter cutter and poster paper) for the purpose of advertising an event or program. Poster supplies may not be used for door decorations, birthdays or other types of individual recognition, or decorating for an event (e.g., covering walls and ceilings).
- Information about other organizations and events, including leadership information and contacts
- Ability to request ASWU funding
- Right to use the name "Willamette University" in promotion and publications
- Access to handouts on a variety of topics of interest to clubs and organizations