Student Organizations Policies

Register a New Organization/Club

Benefits of Registration

As a registered student organization in good standing with Randolph-Macon College, your organization has the following privileges:

  • Use of the name of the campus organization in connection with the name of the College and other College identities within established guidelines.
  • Participate in the annual Activities Carnival and other major campus events that involve student organizations.
  • Use of College facilities, including buildings, grounds, and certain equipment.
  • The ability to conduct organization fundraisers with proper approval.
  • Eligibility to apply for Student Government Association funding.
  • Organization assistance and advising from the Student Engagement Center.
  • Permission to advertise and publicize on campus with proper approval.
  • The ability to be included in The BUZZ and have your membership and alumni recorded by the College for future use.
  • The ability to be listed in online directories and publications of involvement opportunities at Randolph-Macon College. 

How to Register

  1. Visit the Buzz
  2. Recruit Members
    • New organizations must have at least five (5) current student members whose names will be submitted on the BUZZ registration
  3. Acquire a Faculty/Staff Advisor
    • Include on your roster submission along with the student members the email of your faculty/staff advisor the new organization 
  4. Create Constitution
    • Develop a constitution for the organization which will be uploaded on the BUZZ
      • A template is available from the Student Engagement Center if it is helpful
  5. Constitution Review Meeting
    • Following submitting your form on The BUZZ and identifying your advisor, be on the lookout for an email from the Student Engagement Center to schedule a constitution reviewing meeting, if needed 

Once all required information is turned in and finalized, the organization’s request and documentation will be given to Student Government Association for final approval. Once submitted to the SGA, it will take at least two (2) weeks for the new organization to be voted on. If approved by SGA, the organization will be contacted and their BUZZ organization portal activated.