The University of Alabama has 650+ registered student organizations. This section outlines procedures and guidelines for creating, managing, funding, and maintaining those organizations.
General Guidelines
As important elements in the co-curricular options offered at The University of Alabama, student organizations offer group members opportunities to enhance, explore, apply, practice and integrate knowledge and skills.
Chalking Policy
Official University policies and procedures regarding sanctioned chalking areas and approved surface spaces for advertising can be found in the Facilities and Grounds Use Policy on the UA Policies website.
Events and Grounds Use Process
The space and facilities of the University are intended primarily for the support of the teaching, research, and service components of its mission. Second priority is given to programs sponsored and conducted by University academic and administrative departments or organizations affiliated with such departments. As such student organizations are afforded the opportunity to request the use of campus grounds for programs, events, etc. Student organizations who would like to request the use of campus grounds should follow the guidelines outlined in Event-Smart: A Student Organization’s Tool for Effective Event Planning and Approval.
Non-Fraternal Student Organizations
Membership in registered student organizations shall be open to all students at The University of Alabama, without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, color, age, disability or gender.
Standards For Social Fraternities and Sororities
Recognition of Social Fraternities and Sororities The recognition of fraternities and sororities is, at all times, solely at the discretion of The University of Alabama.
Social Guidelines
Many of our 650+ student organizations organize social events. These guidelines outline how and when social events should be registered.