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The University of Alabama offers 600+ registered student organizations, providing opportunities for involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Each organization is categorized based on its purpose and goals as outlined in its constitution and by-laws. The Office of Student Involvement (SI) assigns one of the following categories to each student organization:

  • Student Organizations: Most organizations fall under this category. These are student-run groups formed by enrolled students with common interests or goals.
  • Coordinating Body/Sponsored Organization: Organizations that function as extensions of University departments or receive significant support from the University, including space, resources, and guidance from paid staff or faculty.
  • Sports Club: These organizations have a relationship with UREC and adhere to guidelines set by the UREC Intramural Office, in addition to the student organization rules.
  • Social/Fraternal Greek Organizations: Social sororities and fraternities must be registered with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and follow additional guidelines set by their governing councils.
  • Honor Society (Student Organization): Organizations that serve an academic purpose and invite students to membership based on specific criteria. These may be eligible for membership in the Coordinating Council for Honor Societies (CCHS).
  • New Student Organization: Organizations in provisional status that have not yet completed requirements for full recognition. If not completed within three months, they may be frozen or deemed defunct.

Organization Branches

  • Academic
  • Advocacy + Service
  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Cultural + Identity-Based
  • Honor Societies
  • Military
  • Political
  • Professional + Law
  • Recreational + Club Sports
  • Social + Fraternal

Directory and Information

The Office of Student Involvement maintains an online Student Organization Directory called The SOURCE to help students explore involvement opportunities. Updated information is submitted by organizations each semester. For more details, contact the Office of Student Involvement or visit the source below.

Organizations can be browsed by category or by keyword.

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