Student Organization Registration

Registration is the process through which Ithaca College officially recognizes student organizations as a part of the college community. Each student organization – new and returning – must register with the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs every year.

General student organizations may register from August 31, 2011- March 9, 2012. Student organizations that have not registered may not advertise, use Ithaca College resources, or make venue reservations until registration is completed.

A student organization must complete the following steps to register with Ithaca College:

1. 10 members listed on IC Link (4 officers- 1 presiding officer; 1 finance manger)
    
2. A full time Ithaca College adviser with a completed signed Adviser Agreement
    
3. Constitution that states the mission statement, membership and the discrimination clause
    
4. Additional Information: List of Potential Events & Affiliation with off campus organizations
    
5. Participation in Leading @ IC: All student organization officers are required to meet their perspective Leading @ IC requirement by viewing the appropriate session below and completing the corresponding quiz.
   
   • All officers must view the Officer Session or attend Student Leadership Institute (SLI) Student Organization Officers session and complete the Officer Quiz. (Register for a SLI session or view the session schedule)
   • All Treasurers must view the Treasurer Session and complete the Treasurer Quiz.
      
6. Completed registration form on IC Link.

If you have any questions throughout this process please contact Theresa Radley (tradley@ithaca.edu or contact the OSEMA office 607-274-1165).

New Clubs
To register a new general student organization you must schedule a meeting with Theresa Radley, Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs.

Registered organizations have the ability to create:

1. Create and have an IC Link profile- giving you access to resources.
    
2. Access to resources and services offered by Ithaca College:
   
   • The ability to reserve facilities on campus, with minimal or no rental charge, for meetings and programs.
      
3. Solicit on campus:
   
   • Hang posters and fliers on approved campus bulletin boards. (http://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/events/policy/solicitation/)
   • Create a Web profile Manager. (www.ithaca.edu/wpm)
   • Apply to use the bulletin boards. (http://ithaca.collegiatelink.net/form/start/3850)
   • Submit material to be distributed in Club Hub. (email studentorganizations@ithaca.edu)
      
4. Travel and represent Ithaca College at conferences and programs.
    
5. Use “Ithaca College” in their names.
    
6. Apply for funding through Ithaca College.
    
7. Use the Student Activities Center and all resources found in the facility:
   
   • Apply for storage in the student organization storage cabinets or in free of charge off campus storage.

Failure to comply with policies implemented by the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs and/or Ithaca College may result in the loss of registration by the student organization or other disciplinary action.