At The University of Alabama, we encourage creativity and the expression of new ideas through the establishment of student organizations. Any enrolled UA student can create a new student organization following the guidelines below.

How to Create a New Organization

Read the Create an Org Packet 2023-2024 (PDF) for complete details.

Any group of 10 or more currently enrolled UA students who refer to themselves as an organization or club must apply to be recognized by the Office of Student Involvement. Any organization that has not been registered through mySource previously or is defunct/inactive for 1 year is considered a new organization.

To register a new organization for recognition by the University of Alabama, complete the steps below.

Before applying:

  1. Review all minimum requirements listed in the Create an Org Packet 2023-2024 (PDF)
  2. Ensure that the new organization mission does not duplicate or closely resemble any currently active student organizations listed in mySource
  3. Find and confirm a full-time faculty or staff member to serve as the organization advisor (graduate students and part-time employees do not fulfill this requirement)
  4. Confirm three UA students who will fill the required officer positions (president, vice president, and treasurer) for the organization

Submitting a proposal:

  1. Review the application deadlines below
  2. Complete the New Organization Proposal 2023-2024 form on mySource
  3. Review proposal feedback and make changes if required by Student Involvement staff

Completing the provisional period:

  1. Complete the training, membership, and goal setting requirements (detailed information about new organization requirements are emailed to student officers if their new organization proposal is approved)
  2. Meet with the Source Board Director of New Organizations
  3. Officially register your new organization in MySource including your organization constitution, 10 UA student members, and Child Protection and Hazing form

Application Deadlines 2023-2024

Org Proposal DeadlineCohort NameOrg Proposal ReviewProvisional Period End Date (if approved)Full Org Status (if all requirements are met)
August 15August CohortAugust 15 – 20September 30October 1
September 1September CohortSeptember 1 – 15October 31November 1
November 1November CohortNovember 1 – 15January 15January 15
February 1February CohortFebruary 1 – 15March 31April 1
March 1March CohortMarch 1 – 15April 30May 1

Applications will be reviewed in bulk after each proposal deadline. During the two weeks after each application deadline, students will receive feedback about their new organization proposal and modifications may be required.

Provisional Period

Please note that all UA student organization requirements and training requirements must be met by the end of the provisional period in order to gain full status as an active student organization. New organizations who do not successfully complete all of these requirements will remain in their provisional period until all requirements are complete.

During the provisional period new organizations cannot:

  • Host events requiring registration through the mySource event form (a list of registration requirements can be found in the Student Organization Campus Event Policy
  • Apply for Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) funding through the Student Government Association
  • Adopt marketing, products, or other references using University of Alabama Trademarked and Licensed brands or its privileges

Once a student organization’s provisional period is complete the organization will be listed on mySource and have access to these resources.

New Organizations 2023-2024

The following new organizations are currently in their provisional period. If you are interested in joining an organization, reach out to the president by email.

New OrganizationPresident NamePresident E-mailCohort
Cereal ClubLuisa Colinmlcolinmiranda@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Knights of the TideJalen Sandersjtsanders9@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Association for Information Systems (AIS) Student ChapterMicah Pentecostmdpentecost@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Crimson WishesLainey Barcombljbarcomb@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Make-A-Wish at UAEmma Woeberegwoeber@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
The National Society of Black Women in MedicineKarlyn Hesterkjhester@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Dorbin Women's AssociationKatie Sullivanaksullivan1@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
The Alabama Trial Advocacy BoardFain Caseyfmcasey@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Remote Area Medical at UACaitlin Upchurchcupchurch@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
In Her Bag Student OrganizationTamia Jacksontcjackson6@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Crimson Works!Bennett Oglebaogle@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Alabama International Conversation ClubLiam Kinnairdlhkinnaird@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Women In CybersecurityBlaine Bozemanbmbozeman@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Whitfield Patience Experience ProgramMichael Brewermabrewer3@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Women’s FastPitch Student OrganizationAlexsa Hoffmanavhoffman@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Volunteers Around the World Medical OutreachSabree Stubbssstubbs6@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Men Against Rape and Sexual AssaultDillon Cookdlcook1@crimson.ua.eduMarch 2024
Students Supporting IsraelTamar OrenTsoren@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Zeta PsiJoseph Thoernerjcthoerner@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
REACH for SuccessJamal Cumbiejsplayerhall@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Crimson RecordsJack Reinigjareinig@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
The Network of Older UndergradsJillian Vargas Wisejmturmanwise@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Student Basic Needs CoalitionRagan Hope Wilsonrhwilson@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Student Affiliates in School PsychologyCrystal Wintonwinto002@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Fold Christian Bible StudyBenjamin Williamsbdwilliams19@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Astronomy ClubNoah Jacobsnsjacobs1@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
The Crimson SongwritersKyle Bettencourtkmbettencourt1@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Student CouncilAlexandra Averaaavera@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Slavic Language Arts and Culture ClubMiette Crimmacrim@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Cave Appreciation ClubJames Koetherjmkoether@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Pickleball ClubBrady Weemsbaweems@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Golden Key International Honour SocietyDillon Cookdlcook1@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Communication Studies ClubCandace Johnsoncajohnson39@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Corps of CadetsJillian Munozjnmunoznh@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Roll Tide® for ReadingAlexis Bryantanbryant2@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
The Society for Collegiate Leadership & AchievementDillon Cookdlcook1@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Tuning The Tide UAMary Fostermmfoster4@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Association of Computing Machinery - WomenEllie Burtonaeburton3@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Wellness SocietyMaya Sagenmsagen@crimson.ua.eduFebruary 2024
Art Photography ClubJames Reamsjcreams1@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
La Escuelita de InglésJosie Gillettejegillete@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
Capstone Wealth AcademyReniya Colemanrcoleman5@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
The Bate Papo SocietySean Atchisonstatchison@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
Student Board of Public HealthKyle PorterKgporter2@outlook.ua.eduNovember 2023
The ExecDemitrius T. Barksdaledtbarksdale@ua.eduNovember 2023
Environmental Law SocietyCaleb Andersonctanderson@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
The Skydiving Enthusiasts ClubJacob Thomasjlthomas23@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
The University of Alabama Student Chapter Of the American Library AssociationBenjamin Logan Arrowoodblarrowood@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
Undergraduate Linguistics ClubAnna Parkerarparker5@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
Student Real Estate Investment FundKatie Kanekmkane2@crimson.ua.eduNovember 2023
Labor and Employment Law SocietyCourtney KirbisCourtney.Kirbis@law.ua.eduSeptember 2023
Alabama Poker SocietyChristian Rhoadescarhoades1@crimson.ua.eduSeptember 2023
Scholars for Community Outreach, Partnership, and EngagementEmily Locke
ellocke@crimson.ua.eduSeptember 2023
American Studies ClubCat Pricescprice2@crimson.ua.eduSeptember 2023
Flag Football ClubGary Lacygilacy@crimson.ua.eduSeptember 2023
Alabama Urbanists Coalition - TuscaloosaZachary Johnsonzbjohnson3@crimson.ua.eduSeptember 2023
Automobile Mutual Aid Team of Chinese StudentsKai Liukliu24@crimson.ua.eduSeptember 2023
Adobe Student AmbassadorsRaven Youngrjyoung2@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Economics Student AssociationLiam Kecklrkeck@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
T-Town ImagineJosie Rickettsjrricketts@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Broadcast Education Association Student Media ClubHollan Espyahespy@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
The Avanti Alumni NetworkCierra Gilliamcmgilliam1@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Alabama PearlsQuiana Morrisqymorris@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
American Constitution SocietyAlli Swannahswann@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Vision of HopeKirsten Boisekaboise@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
African American Studies Student AssociationDanielle Browndabrown13@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Para Track and FieldMegan Millermemiller19@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Competitive Programming ClubAndrew Renningerawrenninger@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
Daily Threds Club- Sewing and Fashion DiscussionMaria Elliottmkelliott2@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023
The College Life in Christ at UARobert Youngbloodrdyoungblood@crimson.ua.eduAugust 2023

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