Each student organization granted recognition by Texas A&M University is categorized as sponsored, affiliated, or registered. This categorization is determined by assessing the student organization's relationship to the university, the scope and complexity of its activities, and the perceived potential risk to participants and the university. The privileges and responsibilities associated with each type of recognized student organization are outlined below.  

Sponsored organizations

Sponsored organizations are those considered to be critical to the mission and culture of the university.  These organizations are inherently linked to the university because of their role in representing the university or in presenting events that are considered to be an integral part of the institution.  Sponsored organizations routinely present events for the campus and broader community, and typically have a close relationship with a university department or office.  The activities and events of these organizations are considered to be more complex because of their scope and perceived association with the university. 

Affiliated organizations

Affiliated organizations are those that contribute to the mission and culture of the university by routinely presenting events for their membership and invited guests.  The activities and events of these organizations are considered to carry a moderate level of complexity in relation to their nature and/or scope. 

Registered organizations

Registered organizations are those that are consistent with the mission and culture of the university and primarily present events limited to their membership.  These organizations are primarily interest groups capable of functioning with minimal support from or interaction with the university.  The activities and events of these organizations are considered to carry a lower level of complexity due to their limited scope. 

Following the application submission and review process, you will be contacted by the Department of Student Activities to confirm that your application has been approved or denied.  Upon receipt of approval, you will need to initiate the Student Organization Recognition Process.  The recognition components are the following: 

• Leadership Positions

  • An advisor, chief student leader, and treasurer are required at a minimum to have a student organization.  Each person will need to log into the system and “claim” a position; however, other officer positions may (and should) log in so that they may access the information that is available on the site.  
• Officer eligibility including grades and university conduct standards

• StuAct Online Profile Update

  • This will collect important information about the organization and will be used as part of the organization’s public profile and for OrgMatch. 

• Advisor Training

  • The Advisor Development Online Training can be found within your StuAct Online profile.  As a reminder both primary and secondary advisors must complete the following training. 

• Officer Training

  • Officer Orientation Seminar (needs to be taken by the chief student leader and one other officer)
    • Information emphasized within the OOS provided below.
  • Treasurer Online Training 

• SOFC Signature Card

  • The SOFC Signature Card requires the advisor, Chief Student Leader, and Treasurer signatures at a minimum and is required to conduct financial transactions through the SOFC. 

• Constitution

  • A current version of your constitution must be uploaded each year for review by the Department of Student Activities.  You will be notified for any revisions that are necessary.Required components are outlined in the Constitution Checklist provided below.