Student Organization Handbook
Requirements for Registered Status
The following requirements must be met in order to register
your organization at the University of Washington through the Student Activities
Office:
- The stated purpose of the student organization must be consistent with the
mission of the University and the organization must primarily serve the needs
and interests of the students at the University of Washington.
- The organization must be initiated and controlled by University of Washington
students.
- The active (voting) membership and officers or recognized representatives
of the organization must be students who are regularly enrolled at the UW.
Between quarters, membership is construed to mean the membership of the previous
quarter. Summer Quarter is considered a regular quarter. University of Washington
Extension, Branch Campus students and students of the ASUW Experimental College
are not considered currently enrolled UW students and are not eligible to
be active (voting) members.
- The number of University of Washington student members shall always exceed
the number of non-student members at meetings and programs not open to the
general public.
- Naming Your Organization: As registered student organizations are not part
of the University of Washington, organizations may not use the University
of Washington at the beginning of their organization name or "...of the
University of Washington" at the end of their organization name. You
may use "at the University of Washington" or "UW Chapter"
at the end of your organization's name if your organization is affiliated
with a national or regional organization.
Correct examples are: Sailing Club at the University of Washington;
Chess Club, University of Washington Chapter.
Incorrect examples are: University of Washington Debate Society; Commuter
Students of the University of Washington.
You may not use the term "University of Washington" at the beginning
of your organization's name or "of the University of Washington,"
in your organization's advertising or other materials.
- A student organization which restricts membership on the basis of race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation,
or status as Disabled Veteran, or Vietnam era veteran, shall not be allowed
registered student organization status. An exception is made for fraternities and sororities to be
single sex organizations per the implementing regulations of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972. In accordance with Use of University Facilities policy (WAC 478.136.101), university facilities
may not be used for private or commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional activities
unless they serve an educational purpose. Therefore, student groups may not register with the Student
Activities Office if they intend to sell, distribute, market or advertise goods or services on behalf
of any off-campus commercial entity or affiliate.
Modified: September 12, 2008
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