Student organizations at The University of Alabama offer members opportunities to enhance and apply academic knowledge while contributing to the broader mission of the University. The Office of Student Involvement administers policies for registering and renewing student organizations. These organizations must meet the minimum standards for registration and comply with University policies.
Registered student organizations are private, voluntary associations and are not official components of The University of Alabama. Registration allows student organizations to enjoy basic privileges granted by the institution when the organization meets minimum standards for registered status. Registration does not imply University approval of the organization or the activities of the organization; and The University of Alabama and the Office of Student Involvement (SI) in no way accept liability for the actions of registered student organizations.
Registration Benefits
Registered organizations enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Use of University facilities (free or at a discounted rate)
- Sponsorship of events and fundraising activities
- Access to mail services, organizational email, and web presence
- Eligibility for funding through SGA Financial Affairs Committee (FAC)
- Ability to register on-campus events and access event planning resources
- Computer and Copier Use with Student Involvement
- Free advertising of events on campus
- Access to grants and products like Coca-Cola and Bama Dining grants
- Access to Organization consultations and trainings
- Opportunity for recognition through the Exemplo Capstone Awards
- Access to services provided by The SOURCE Board of Directors.
Membership
Membership in registered student organizations shall be open to all students of The University of Alabama, without regard to any legally protected class, except in cases of designated fraternal organizations exempted by federal law from Title IX regulations concerning discrimination on the basis of sex. Religious student groups will not be denied registration solely because they limit membership or leadership positions to students who share the same religious beliefs.
Registered student organizations must inform the University community of organizational membership criteria and selection processes, including membership application deadlines, when requested.