New Group Registration

Creating a student group is easy. Read on to get started. If you've created a group before and you know how it works, then you can just skip to the registration form.

Is your group expiring? You should re-register instead of creating a new group.

Why should you start a student group? Read about the benefits.

Get Started

1. Check the list of existing student groups. With hundreds of student groups at the U of M, there may already be a group dedicated to your interest!
2. Email. You must have a currently valid UMN.EDU email address to receive timely confirmations and news.
3. Find four friends. All groups must have five officers who are currently enrolled University of Minnesota students. Officers' names will be listed in SUA's Student Group Directory. You'll need everybody's X.500 Internet ID. That's the first bit of their university email, before the '@UMN.EDU'.
4. Check your couch cushions! To complete your registration you'll need $25.

Online Registration

If you're done with the first 4 steps, you're ready to start the registration process.

5. Gather info. If this is your first time creating a group, you should learn more about what you'll need to register.
6. Fill in the blanks. Complete the online new group registration form. You will be returned to this page after you register.

   To create a new Student Group using our online form, you will be required to log into your University of Minnesota X.500 Internet Account if you are not already logged in.

   Start Registration Form

7. Sign on the dotted line. After completing the registration form, have all of your officers (you too!) complete the Officer Declaration Form online. Officers will receive a link to this form via email after you fill out the online registration form.

Finishing Up

8. Equal access. Read, print, and sign the Equal Opportunity Statement Form. This form explains that all interested students will be welcome to join your group or access your group's services.
9. We the people. Create a constitution for your group. Why, you ask? Constitutions clarify your group's goals, membership, and funding. A constitution writing guide is available.
10. Make a date. Sign up for a large-group registration session, or make an appointment with an SUA Advisor.
11. Stop in, turn it in. Attend your session or meet with your advisor. Bring your constitution, complete Officer Declaration Form, signed Equal Opportunity Statement, and your $25 payment in order to complete the registration process.
12. Registration approved! With your officer declarations signed, your paperwork turned in, and your fee paid you will receive an email from Student Activities declaring your group active and approved, at which point you can enjoy the benefits of your registered student group status!