How to Start a New Student Organization

If you can't find a current Sixth College Student Organization that interests you, consider starting a new one. It's rewarding and a great way to connect with other Sixth College students who share similar interests.

1. Meet with the coordinator of student activities.
   1. Contact Jenelle Dean, coordinator of student activities, (858) 822-3511.
   2. When you meet with Jenelle, you'll go over the process for forming a new Sixth College student organization.
2. Identify founding members of the organization.
   1. Find other students interested in participating in your organization.
      Note: You must identify at least 2 other students as principal members to form a new organization.
3. Complete the required paperwork.
   1. Complete the Student Organization Registration Form (PDF).
   2. Develop a constitution for your organization using the sample constitution (PDF) provided by Sixth College.
   3. Review your constitution with Jenelle.
4. Meet with the Dean of Student Affairs.
   1. Contact Yvette Durazo, assistant to the dean, (858) 822-5953, to make an appointment with Dean James Stascavage.
   2. Present your constitution during the appointment.
   3. Revise the constitution as necessary to obtain the dean's approval.
5. Attend a Student Organization Success Workshop.
   1. Register for a workshop by contacting Jenelle Dean.
   2. Make sure your principal members register for the workshop, too. At least 50% but no fewer than 2 members must attend.
6. Hold an interest meeting to announce your organization and recruit members.
   1. Select a date, time, and location for the meeting.
   2. Publicize the meeting through flyers and class announcements. Begin advertising at least 1 week before the meeting.
   3. At the meeting, explain your organization's goals and discuss proposed activities.
   4. Get others excited about being a part of your new organization!