Steps for Chartering a New Student Organization

1.  Schedule a meeting with the Director of Student Organizations to discuss the proposed student organization, the requirements for chartering, and obtain the correct forms.

2. Secure an advisor for your student organization. The sponsor must be a full-time faculty or staff member at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

3. Submit a Request for Charter Form. Please note that all forms must be signed by your advisor. If a form is not signed by your advisor, it will be returned. You may mail the form via campus mail to UMHB Box # 8006 or drop it by the SDO in Frazier Health Building.

4. Obtain signatures of at least 8 people interested in your student organization. Please do so on the Organization Interest Card.

5. Email an electronic copy of your constitution to kbrischke@umhb.edu. A constitution should have sections on:
a. Name of organization
b. Statement of purpose and goals of the organization
c. Membership requirements
d. List of officer positions and their duties
e. Meeting schedule
f. Finances information (e.g. assessment and collection of dues)
g. Process of adding amendments to the constitution

5. Complete the Registration Form. This form asks for the  contact information for the officers of the organization, a synopsis of the organization's planned activities, and information regarding meeting times and membership selection.

Once the Office of Student Organizations receives the required forms, she will forward them to the Student Government Association. The SGA will then schedule a time for your proposed organization to be considered and voted on by the general body of SGA. Shortly after the SGA  approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the Vice President of Student Affairs and the President of the University for final approval.
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