Student Organizations and Recognition

All campus-recognized organizations are open to students regardless of race, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex. Exceptions to this policy based on sex (biological sex) include social fraternities and sororities, some sports clubs and a cappella groups. Some organizations may have academic/student conduct standing requirements for admittance or charge fees for membership.

Students wishing to form student organizations must be approved by the University before they may reserve rooms or use field space; be listed on Elon documents as a group; advertise via flyers, posters, table tents, E-Net, WSOE or websites; participate in the Organization Fair; attend competitions, hold performances, etc.; use university vehicles; or request funding from the Student Government Association. Student groups may not use the Elon name on campus, online, or off campus as a group, conduct tryouts or otherwise commence activities as an organization until approved as an official student organization. Contact the Center for Leadership, or visit the website http://www.elon.edu/e-web/students/organizations/forming.xhtml on steps for forming a student organization.

Recognition will be suspended for groups who do not submit by October 1 to the Office of Student Activities each year a membership roster, verification of an active faculty advisor and goals for the academic year. Organizations must also submit by April 1 of each year a progress report on achieving those goals and an updated roster.