Student Activities and Organizations

How do I find a Registered Student Organization or club (RSO)? All registered Clubs and Organizations are highlighted in (blue) on the Student Activities and Organizations page.

What is a Registered Student Organization or club? A Registered Student Organization, club and/or association is a student organization that has been recognized through the Offices of Student Activities & Organizations. All RSOs must re-apply for recognition on an annual basis.

How can I start a new RSO? New RSOs may start during the application period (the link is in the Club Registration Forms Documents section) of the Office of Student Activities & Organizations section. Petitions to start a NEW ORGANIZATION or club are accepted twice yearly in the Spring semester (beginning January 15 ending March 15) and in the Fall semester (beginning August 15 ending September 25) . Registered student organizations must have open membership policies unless they are constitutionally required to be a competitive selective Club, Greek Organization, and have satisfied all university requirements to be recognized with such a designation. All petitions must be submitted to the Office of Student Activities & Organization to initiate and then, approved for the recognition process.

Re-activation of an inactive registered student organization occurs during the fall semester (ONLY) beginning August 15 ending September 25.

Click Here to Apply to become a Registered Student Organization or Club

How can I get involved with an existing RSO? RSOs host informational events prior to intake and participate in Student Organization fairs. Also, please reach out to a Club or Organization advisor or student member. You can also visit the Office of Student Activities and Organizations for information.

What is an Anti-Hazing Forum? Do I have to attend? 

The Anti-Hazing Forum is a comprehensive educational workshop designed to guide prospective members through the Membership Intake Process while reinforcing Southern University at New Orleans' zero-tolerance policy on hazing. The forum also reviews the university's Hazing Policy and provides information on university requirements for Membership Intake, expectations for Greek Life community members, and the legal implications of hazing at the university, state, and federal levels.

This forum is hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, and all attendees must sign in to be accounted for in order to participate in intake. It is held during the Fall and Spring terms, provided that organizations are approved for intake by both the university and their national organization.

Attendance is mandatory for all students interested in joining a Divine Nine (D9) organization.