Starting an Organization

Starting an organization at Northeastern requires you to go through three stages. Below is a quick overview of all important information and dates.

Application Status: CLOSED

The application for new organizations is closed for the fall cohort. If you are interested in being a new student organization, the spring cohort application will open at the end of the fall semester.

Getting Started

For your application for preliminary recognition, you need these items:

  • Signed advisor agreement

  • Letter(s) of support

  • 12 members

  • Reflection

Preliminary RECOGNITION Stage

In order to progress to full recognition, you need to:

  • Present to the Student Organization Approvals Board

Tentative RECOGNITION Stage

In order to progress to tentative recognition, you need to:

  • Create your constitution

  • Create an organizational plan

  • Complete Engage registration

  • Complete SOTE training