Becoming a Chartered Organization
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Charter Your Club
New organizations must submit this form with all supporting documents to begin the process for a SGA Charter Review. Currently chartered organizations may submit this form if they are requesting constitutional changes to be approved.
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Charter Organization Guide
A complete list of requirements for starting a new club/organization can be found below. Please note, clubs/organizations in the process of becoming chartered will be known as "forming" organizations.
Club Constitution Template
This constitution template is provided as a starting point for creating a club constitution for submission. Please feel free to edit and adapt it to best meet the needs and structure of your organization.
Roster Template
Petitioning organizations must submit an active roster with a minimum of ten (10) members for chartered status.
Club Chartering Guidelines

How to form a club?

  1. Write a club Constitution using the template above. 
  2. Provide an active Roster of at least ten (10) members.
  3. Earn two (2) attendance points by attending 2 SGA-sanctioned meetings (Senate schedule).
  4. Submit the Club Charter Request Form.
  5. Meet with the Student Affairs Committee.

What are the benefits?

  • Ability to request a budget of up to $15,000
    (Budgets are typically submitted in October for spring funding and in March for fall funding)
  • Submit SGA bills to:
    • Finance Committee (up to $3,500)
    • SGA Senate (up to $15,000)
  • Reserve event and meeting space through 25Live
  • Operate with an approved Constitution
  • Host a table at HPU Involvement Fairs

How to maintain good standing and active status?

  • Attend at least five (5) SGA meetings per semester
  • Attend the mandatory SGA Refresher and University Community Affairs Board meetings each semester
  • Use club funds within the approvied budget and/or bill following the SGA Finance and Travel Codes
  • Maintain an active club advisor (full-time HPU faculty or staff member)
  • Maintain an active SGA Representative
  • Provide an updated club roster each semester
  • Uphold HPU Honor & Conduct Codes