Student Organizations
Union University hosts over ninety active student organizations for students who are interested in almost any field of study or activity. From biologists to actors to those who want to work with elementary school students in Jackson, there is a place for every student who wants to be involved outside of the classroom. In fact, the typical undergrad chooses to be involved in several of these groups during his or her time at Union.
To view a list of the active campus organizations, check out the student organizations guide. Here, you can find brief descriptions of the on-campus groups and a way to contact those who are involved if you would like more information. Some groups also have specific membership requirements, so be sure to read the group descriptions or contact the president or sponsor for more information about those special situations.
Starting a New Student Organization
Are you a current student who would like to start a new organization? New groups that help to make campus life better are always welcome, and we have done our best to make forming organizations as easy as possible. To form a new organization, please familiarize yourself with the guidelines below.
Organizations seeking approval for permanent operation (defined as more than one semester in duration) must abide by the following procedures:
- Complete the Proposed Student Organization Application, stating the group's purpose and manner of operation, and submit it to the Executive Director for Student Discipleship and Engagement.
- Submit a completed constitution and provide a list of at least 3 officers (President, Vice-President, and Secretary) and a list of at least 7 additional students who will be considered members of the organization.
- Applications approved by the Executive Director must then be submitted to the Safety and Student Life Committee for approval.
- Organizations approved by the Safety and Student Life Committee are recommended to the Student Government Association for their affirmation.
Applications denied by the Safety and Student Life Committee are returned to the Executive Director, who will inform the applicants of the committee's decision. Denied applicants may appeal the Committee's decision to the Executive Director, who may override the committee's determination.
Judgments relating to the approval of any organization operating at Union University by the Executive Director, the Student Government Association, the Faculty Safety and Student Life Committee, and the Joint Faculty will be made in conformity with the guidelines in the following section.
Once you are ready to begin the process to form a new organization, please fill out the following form:
Proposed Student Organization Application
If you need help setting up a framework for your group, please consult this example constitution:
Student Senate
All active organizations hold two seats on the Student Senate, the legislative branch of the Student Government Association. Senators from active organizations are able to present legislation to the full Senate, including allocation bills that cover expenses resulting from activities and initiatives that benefit the entire student body. For more information, please read to the Student Government Association and Student Senate webpages.