STARTING A NEW ORGANIZATION

Starting a new student organization is your chance to build community, create impact, and leave your mark on campus. Get involved, get connected, and help shape the vibrant student life that makes TCU so unique!

NEW ORGANIZATION PROCESS

Complete the form by Tuesday, October 7th in order to go through the Fall 2025 New Student Organization On-Boarding process.

Interest Form

Email studentorganizations@tcu.edu with any questions.

After submitting the interest form, prospective new student organizations will receive information about the New Student Organization On-Boarding process. At least one representative from your organization must attend all mandatory on-boarding sessions in the semester that you apply.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 14 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday, Oct. 21 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday, Oct. 28 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday, Nov. 4 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday, Nov. 11 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday, Nov. 18 5:00 pm

Locate 10 currently enrolled students who are in good standing with the Dean’s Office that would commit to being members if your organization is approved.

An advisor can be a faculty or staff member – it just cannot be someone who is related to you. Be sure that the advisor has an understanding of your mission, goals, and activities as an organization and has time to dedicate to your organization.

After completing the New Student Organization On-Boarding process, students will submit all required documentation for review by the New Student Organization Committee.

The Committee will reach out with any questions regarding your prospective student organization. At the end of the semester, the committee will reach out regarding the status of your new student organization.

Important Reminders:

  • All student organizations must be approved by the TCU New Student Organization Committee for university recognition in order to have access to SGA funding, space reservations, and additional university resources.
  • Student Organizations that do not complete the annual re-registration process must go through the on-boarding process in order to be re-instated at TCU.
  • Any student organization that is considered religious or spiritual in nature, connected to fraternity or sorority life, or based in sports and/or physical activity will also work directly with departments on campus to meet any additional qualifications required by their respective department.
  • Prospective New Student Organizations are able to host informational sessions to gauge interest for your organization before it is approved. Formal events and general body meetings cannot occur before the new student organization completes the on-boarding process.
  • Students in their first semester at TCU and students in their last semester at TCU are not able to start a new student organization.

For answers to all of your student organization questions, we recommend that you check out the FAQs section of this site.  If you still have additional questions, please contact us using the contact form linked below:

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