II. Recognition

Student organizations at the university exist as an integral part of the total educational experience. Their general purpose is to contribute to the development and welfare of the students and to benefit the entire community. Student organizations are established, managed, governed by students and are subject to the regulations of the university. Student organization responsibilities include adherence to the organization’s announced purpose and sound business management. Basic democratic operational procedures are expected of all student organizations and are subject to the constitution that governs the organization.

Membership in University of South Alabama student organizations is open to all regularly enrolled students. Accordingly, no person may be excluded from membership or leadership in a registered student organization due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender (unless exempt under Title IX), sexual orientation, disability or veteran status; provided, however, that registered student organizations may limit their membership to students who, upon individual inquiry, affirm that they support the organization’s religious, political, or other legally protected views consistent with the First Amendment.

Student organizations must have a faculty/staff advisor and be approved by the university’s Student Organization Committee (SOC) before they can function as recognized organizations of the university. The Office of Student Involvement and the organization advisor are available to advise and assist organizations, but the final responsibility for performance rests with the members themselves.

The Office of Student Involvement is responsible for the overall facilitation of student organization policy and registration.

Please feel free to contact us at:
350 Student Center Circle
Student Center- Suite 101
Mobile, AL 36688
251-460-7003
studentinvolvement@southalabama.edu