Student Organization Resources
Student Organization Recognition Process
In the beginning of each academic year, all student organizations must complete a Student Organization Registration & Contact form.
To be considered registered for the academic year, organizations must submit the following:
- Student Organization Registration & Contact form
- An updated Constitution (if required by the Director of Student Leadership & Activities)
- Attend a financial training for presidents and treasurers
To start a new organization on campus, students must:
- Meet with the Director of Student Leadership & Activities
- Write and submit a constitution
- Submit a petition signed by 50 current SJU undergraduate students.
- The petition shall read, "We, the undersigned, do hereby petition Saint Joseph's University for recognition of (name of proposed organization).
- Schedule and hold a general interest meeting
- Complete the Student Organization Registration & Contact form
- Attend a financial training for presidents and treasurers
A new organization may not be accepted and/or approved by the Office of Student Leadership & Activities because of the proposed organization:
- Duplicates the purposes of an existing organization
- Represents a controversial purpose not in line with the mission of a Jesuit, Catholic University
Student Budget Allocations Committee
The Student Budget Allocations Committee (SBAC) is the governing body charged with responsibly funding registered undergraduate SJU student organizations. To request funding from the SBAC, the president or treasurer of the organization must complete an SBAC Request for Funds form.