How to start a new Group

Each student group desiring to be a Fort Hays State University (FHSU) organization must be
registered by the Student Organizations Committee (SOC), which is composed of students,
faculty, and staff. The SOC requires the following forms and information be submitted before
a student organization can be reviewed for registration. You can download the forms below.

1. Application for Registration - this information is required:

Name and address of organization Time and place of regular meetings   Type of organization Location of funds Names, addresses, telephone numbers and social security numbers of current officers Name(s) of sponsor(s) Statement of purpose and need for the organization (The statement of purpose and objectives must be in harmony with those of FHSU.) Signatures of the organization's president and primary sponsor

2. Local and national constitution and by-laws (to be returned upon request)

3. Alphabetized List of eight active members (minimum of two officers) A copy of the alphebetized members list in Exel format may be electronic submited to csi@fhsu.edu (please identify organization in subject line).

4. Signature of the president on the Statement of Non-Discrimination

Once completed, these forms should be returned to the Office of Center for Student Involvement. Shortly after the receipt of the initial Application for Recognition, the SOC will meet to decide upon approval or disapproval. Decisions of the SOC may be appealed to the Center for Student Involvement.

Questions about the procedures for recognition of student organizations should be directed to
any member of the SOC. You may also contact the Center for Student Involvement, or send your questions to SOC chair Chandra Daffer via e-mail.

Click below to download the forms you'll need to register a new organization.
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