• Student leaders must submit the New & Reactivating Student Organization application.

• Departmental Student Organizations are the only exception.

• New & Reactivating Student Organizations must list a minimum of 10 student members.
  • Exemptions may be requested and approved in particular circumstances.
• Detailed Exemption Requests will be reviewed in Step 3: Analytical Review

• Student Organization Names & Logos must abide by the University Trademark Guidelines
  • Name: A student organization may not use the name DePaul or DePaul University in a manner that in any way would constitute an endorsement, approval or underwriting of any organization, product, activity, service, or contract by DePaul University.
    • Example: "Blue Demons for Candidate" constitutes an endorsement of a political candidate.
  • Logo: Student organizations cannot use University seals, college or Athletics marks, or logos in any capacity except for Club Sports who have a specific version of the Athletic logo they may use.

• See Constitution Guidelines.

• New & Reactivating Student Organizations forms must include a list of their officers that aligns with the officers in their constitution?
• The Officer List must be submitted using the template in the form.
• The Officer List must include First and Last Name, and DePaul Email Address of each officer.

Do the Categories selected align with the Mission, Goals, and Highlights/Events of the organization.

• Organization Activities, Mission, and Purpose may be considered.

Please review Student Organization Categories Here.

Does the Organization Require an Exemption from the 10-Member Requirement? If so, consider the following before submission.

Purpose of Registration

• Do you need official registration to compete or participate in national conferences, competitions, or events?
• Is registration necessary to access specific funding sources or reserve large spaces such as the Student Center or academic classrooms?

Membership Barriers

• What challenges are preventing you from reaching the required 10 members?
• Are these barriers concrete and unavoidable (e.g., niche field, seasonal participation), or are they based on perception or timing?

New & Reactivating Student Organization must consider the following:

Joining Process

• Is your membership process fair, clearly explained, and consistent with the expectations outlined in the Constitution Guidelines?
• Have you demonstrated that your procedures are intentional and well thought out?

Recruitment and Retention

• Have you created a realistic plan for how you will recruit and retain members beyond the first year?
• If you intend to finalize details only after approval, have you shown through the rest of your application that your team is organized enough to develop these plans promptly?

Sustainability

• Have you clearly communicated how the organization will sustain itself long-term—financially, operationally, and in membership?
• Do these plans align with the membership structure described in your constitution?

Before submitting your application, consider whether another registered student organization already serves the same purpose or offers similar activities.

• New groups are expected to demonstrate a unique mission or approach rather than duplicating an existing organization.
• If your interests overlap with another group, think about how you can differentiate your purpose or collaborate to strengthen shared goals.
• This helps conserve limited campus resources and fosters cooperation among students with similar interests.

• *Indicates areas of likely additional review, guidance, and/or conversations with organization submitter, advisor, and leadership.

Please review the list of all Currently Active Student Organizations Here.

Your application and constitution should clearly show how your organization connects to DePaul’s mission and values. When writing your mission statement and completing the application, consider:

• How does your organization contribute to the personal and professional growth of its members?
• In what ways do you foster inclusivity, respect, and community?
• How do your activities connect to the broader DePaul and Chicago communities?
• How might your group address current social, cultural, or environmental challenges?

Your mission statement should capture the essence of your organization’s purpose, reflect your unique identity, and show how you contribute to DePaul’s legacy of preparing graduates to be leaders, innovators, and agents of positive change.

DePaul University Mission

"DePaul University’s mission reflects its Catholic, Vincentian, and urban character, rooted in a commitment to academic excellence, real-world experience, community engagement, and systemic change. Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul fosters an inclusive, multi-faith community that upholds the dignity of all and works toward peaceful, just, and equitable solutions to today’s challenges.

*Indicates areas of likely additional review, guidance, and/or conversations with organization submitter, advisor, and leadership.

If your organization is connected to an external or national group, clearly explain this relationship in your application. Consider the following:

• Does the External/National affiliation align with DePaul’s Mission?
• Does any component of the External/National affiliation violate a university policy or guideline?

Does the organization constitution align with the Constitutional Guidelines? Consider the following:

• Have all requirements been met? (Review Constitution Guidelines Here)
• Is the constitution formatted as a constitution?
• Are clauses equitable and fair?
• Does the language in the constitution align with student organization directives and university policy.