Student Organization External Affiliations

All registered student organizations must identify and report any external affiliations, partnerships, or relationships their organization maintains. This information helps ensure transparency, alignment with institutional values, and supports opportunities for collaboration and support.

The following details will be required for each external relationship:

  • Name of the external organization
  • Type of relationship (e.g., affiliation, partnership, sponsorship, etc.)
  • Nature of the relationship (e.g., financial support, shared programming, national/international affiliation, etc.)
  • Duration of the relationship (e.g., ongoing, one-time, annual)
  • When it is an affiliation with a national or international umbrella organization, name and contact information for the umbrella organization

This information will be collected through the New & Reactivating Student Organization Application and annually thereafter in the Re-registration Process.

Listed below are examples to help you think through what might apply to your organization. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

  • Affiliations

    • Affiliation with a national or international umbrella organization (e.g., National Society of Professional Engineers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)
    • Membership in a regional student association or professional society

  • Partnerships

    • Programmatic collaborations with local nonprofits, schools, or community groups
    • Co-hosting events or initiatives with external organizations
    • Joint advocacy campaigns with off-campus entities

  • Recent or Anticipated Sponsorships / Financial Relationships

    • Corporate sponsorships or donations (e.g., a local business funding an event)
    • In-kind contributions from community partners
    • Discounts or services provided to members through third-party vendors

  • Institutional Relationships

    • Partnerships with other colleges or universities (e.g., intercollegiate club teams, conference networks)
    • Engagements with faith-based organizations or religious institutions

At the time of registration or re-registration, student organizations will be asked to submit their external affiliations.  To update external affiliations throughout the year, please submit the External Affiliation Update Form here.  Note, this form may take at least two weeks to review.  During that time, student organizations may not engage in any activities, events, or promotion of the partnership that indicate an approved relationship with the external organization until formal approval is granted.