Texas Tech University defines a student organization as a group consisting of five (5) or more students (president, treasurer, and a minimum of three members) joining together for a common mission, purpose, cause, and/or any other association. Only currently enrolled TTU students are eligible to be a member of student organizations at TTU.  

As a representative of the university, student organizations and members of those organizations should, at all times, exhibit behaviors that epitomize the Texas Tech University Statement of Ethical Principles. Those values include mutual respect, cooperation in communication, creativity and innovation, community service and leadership, pursuit of excellence, public accountability, and diversity. Additionally, student organizations and members are responsible for adhering to university policies and procedures. 

• A minimum of five students are required to reinstate and manage a student organization. 

• A President and Treasurer are the only two officers that need to be identified and are required per Section N of the student handbook. 

• All organizations must have a full-time faculty/staff advisor. The faculty/staff advisor must be a full-time Texas Tech employee who works on the same campus as the student organization. 

• Student organizations cannot duplicate the purposes and functions of a previously or currently registered student organization. 

• Student organizations cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 

• Exceptions: 

• Religious organizations may restrict the right to vote or hold office to persons who subscribe to the organization’s religious beliefs. 

• Social fraternities and sororities must show proof of their Title IX exemption, generally with a 501(c) 7 Internal Revenue Status. 

To be considered a registered student organization, student organizations must meet the guidelines and expectations for a registered student organization and complete the annual registration process through the Student Involvement Office. Registered student organizations are bound by the expectations set forth by the Office of Student Involvement and receive all rights and responsibilities outlined by TTU. 

 

When can I Re-Register My Organization? 

(See Section N. 3. Student Organization Policies a. through m.) 

 

The annual registration process, administered by the Office of Student Involvement, will open each spring on February 1st and close the following September 1st.  

• For Example: To be registered for the 2025-2026 academic year registration will open 2/1/2025 and will close 9/1/2025.  

 

After the deadline has passed, organizations can re-register their organization after submitting a Reinstatement Request and completing the required training and meetings. 

 

Please Go below to the “What happens if my organization is not registered?” section to learn about the reinstatement process! 

 

How Does My Organization Complete the Annual Re-Registration Process? 

(See Section N. 4. Registration Process – Currently Registered Student Organizations) 

 

The registration process must be completed annually for student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and sport clubs to maintain registration status. Student Organizations must be registered to participate in summer organization fairs and by September 1st to avoid being Frozen.  

 

Organizations that are Frozen will still be able to access and register their organization but will not be listed as an organization to the public and do not have the benefits of a registered student organization. Once the organization has submitted their registration and has been approved, they will be removed from Frozen status. 

 

The Annual Registration Process is located in TechConnect.  

 

To complete the online process, student organizations must provide the following:  

• List of Officers (must include president and treasurer).  

• List of full membership, must have a minimum of three (3) members in addition to a president, treasurer (total minimum organization size of five).  

• List an on-campus address, also known as a Mail Stop or box number.  

• Submit an updated copy of constitution and/or bylaws and constitution and/or bylaws of any other local, state or national affiliate organization (if applicable).  

• Here is a helpful resource to ensure you have all the required components in your organization’s bylaws/constitution. (lets add the bylaws ppt as a pdf here) 

 

Additionally, when re-registering your student organization the following information must be attached/completed: 

• Completion certificate from the annual Student Organization Leadership Orientation (SOLO) training video(s) 

• A signed Advisor Agreement Form 

• This form must be current, organizations cannot re-use this form from year to year 

• Completion of the State Mandated Risk Management Questions 

• These will be included in the re-registration form 

 

Need Help Completing the Re-registration Process? Here is a Quick How To Video

Why Should My Organization Register Every Year? 

(See Section N. 6. Benefits of Registered Student Organizations a. through c.) 

 

 Benefits include space reservations in the following spaces: 

• The Student Union Building 

• Click HERE to reserve a space! 

• See the Room Reservation Guidelines HERE 

• Opportunity to reserve rooms in academic space (i.e. classrooms) 

• Grounds Use application 

• Need to access a grounds use form & application? Click HERE 

• Mailbox in the Student Union Building  

• Storage lockers requested through the Student Union Main Office.  

 

Benefits for Publishing, Posting, & Marketing: 

• Have your organization’s information published online, and have postings on campus 

• Use of University Logos***  

• Organizations MUST obtain permission from the Athletic Department’s Director of Digital Media, Trademark Licensing, and Special Projects 

 

Resources, Growth Opportunities, and More: 

• Leadership training and resources provided by the Office of Student Involvement  

• Use of the Involvement Center located in the Office of Student Involvement 

• Open Monday – Friday (8am to 5pm) 

 

Funding Opportunities For all General Organizations: 

• All Registered Student Organizations have the ability to apply for Student Organization funding through the Student Government Association’s funding process 

• All Registered Student Organizations also have the opportunity to apply for Core Values Funding 

• Student Organizations also have access to funding via the Office of Student Life’s Student Organization Funding opportunity.  

 

Sports club Funding Opportunities: 

• Sport clubs are entitled to all the benefits of a registered student organization. 

• Each club receives administrative and financial support from Recreational Sports. 

•  Organizations that affiliate with Recreational Sports are not eligible for SGA funding but may receive funding from Recreational Sports. 

 

See our funding page HERE to learn more about all of the funding opportunities for Registered Student Organizations! 

Student organizations that are unregistered with the Student Involvement Office may not access University resources; however, unregistered student organizations shall be subject to the TTU Code of Student Conduct and Community Policies 

(See Section N. 2. Unregistered Student Organizations) 

 

For Organizations that missed the registration period or have potentially been inactive for some time on Texas Tech Campus the Office of Student Involvement is happy to offer the Reinstatement Process.   

(See Section N. 5. Registration Process – New & Reinstating Student Organizations) 

 

The Reinstatement Process is available to student organizations annually from September 2nd  to January 31st for each academic year.  

• For example, if your organization did not register for the 2025-2026 academic year by the end of September 1st, 2025. Your organization is still able to reinstate for that same academic year.  

 

The Annual Reinstatement Process is located in TechConnect.  

 

To complete the online process, student organizations must provide the following to the Annual Reinstatement Form:  

• List of Officers (must include president and treasurer).  

• List of full membership, must have a minimum of three (3) members in addition to a president, treasurer (total minimum organization size of five).  

• List an on-campus address, also known as a Mail Stop or box number.  

• Submit an updated copy of constitution and/or bylaws and constitution and/or bylaws of any other local, state or national affiliate organization (if applicable).  

• Here is a helpful resource to ensure you have all the required components in your organization’s bylaws/constitution. (let's add the bylaws ppt as a PDF here) 

 

Additionally, when reinstating your student organization the following information must be attached/completed: 

• Completion certificate from the annual Student Organization Leadership Orientation (SOLO) Reinstatement training video(s) 

• A signed Advisor Agreement Form 

• This form must be current, organizations cannot re-use this form from year to year 

• Completion of the State Mandated Risk Management Questions 

• These will be included in the reinstatement form 

 

*Please also know an executive representative of your organization must meet with* a staff member of the Office of Student Involvement to have your organization officially un-frozen 

Interested in starting a new organization here at Texas Tech? See the following requirements below: 

(See Section N 5. Registration Process – New & Reinstating Student Organizations) 

 

For a new organization to form the requirements are the same as any student organization as well as ensuring the student organization shall not duplicate the purposes and functions of a previously or currently registered student organization unless the need for duplication is substantiated with the Student Involvement Office. 

(See Section N. 3. Student Organization Policies a. through m)  

 

The Intent to Form Process is available to students interested in creating a new organization annually from September 2nd to March 1st for each academic year.  

 

The Annual Intent to Form Process is located in TechConnect.  

 

To complete the online process, student organizations must provide the following to the Intent to Form Application Form:  

• List of Officers (must include president and treasurer).  

• List of full membership, must have a minimum of three (3) members in addition to a president, treasurer (total minimum organization size of five).  

• List an on-campus address, also known as a Mail Stop or box number.  

• Submit an updated copy of constitution and/or bylaws and constitution and/or bylaws of any other local, state or national affiliate organization (if applicable).  

• Here is a helpful resource to ensure you have all the required components in your organization’s bylaws/constitution. (let's add the bylaws ppt as a PDF here) 

 

Additionally, when working to create your new student organization your student organization the following information must be attached/completed: 

• Completion certificate from the annual Student Organization Leadership Orientation (SOLO) Intent to Form training video(s) 

• A signed Advisor Agreement Form 

• This form must be current, organizations cannot re-use this form from year to year 

• Completion of the State Mandated Risk Management Questions 

• These will be included in the reinstatement form 

 

*Please also know an executive representative of your organization must meet with* a staff member of the Office of Student Involvement to have your organization officially created in TechConnect! 

 

Need a printable Instruction Guide? Click HERE (publish this pdf Intent to Form Instructions.pdf )