Start a Club or Organization

Want to get involved on campus, but don't see the club or organization you are interested in? No worries! It's easy to start your own organization!

The Office of Student Activities & Greek Life has established the steps listed below for students to be able to create a new organization.

If you have additional questions about the registration process, please email osagl@gettysburg.edu and the Student Organizations Coordinator, Abby Ruggiero (ruggab01@gettysburg.edu).

Registration Process

Follow the steps below to register your new organization!

  1. 1

    Draft a constitution or bylaws for your new organization

    Sample Constitution

  2. 2

    Elect the following positions

    1.  President
    2.  Vice President
    3.  Treasurer
    4.  Faculty Advisor*
    5.  Senate Rep (only required if you wish for your club to be Senate recognized)

    *Faculty advisors must be full-time faculty members who are not on sabbatical. A full-time staff member may act as your organization's advisor if justification is approved by OSAGL.

  3. 3

    Complete the Student Organization Registration Form

    This form is only for new organizations. If your organization has been recognized at Gettysburg College before, please fill out the student org re-registration form instead.

  1. 4

    Identified officers must approve their positions

    The individuals identified as the elected officers of your new organization must confirm their positions. An email will be sent to their college email address with an approval button.

  2. 5

    Review of registration form & confirmation of new student organization

    The Student Organization Coordinator will review your constitution/bylaws and officer approvals to ensure that all requirements are met. If all requirements are met, your organization will be created in 25Live and engageGettysburg.

  3. 6

    Student organization trainings

    Once your organization is approved and created, your officers will be assigned training modules that must be completed for the organization to remain in good standing. These trainings cover many topics, which include: space reservations, event management, funding requests, etc.