• Seton Hall University
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Have an idea for a new student organization at Seton Hall? We’d love to help you bring it to life! Our campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations that reflect the diverse interests and passions of our students, but there’s always room to grow and create something new.

Before starting your own, we encourage you to explore existing organizations on Engage — you might find a group that already shares your vision. If not, our Student Organizations Advisory Committee (SOAC) is here to guide you through the process of starting a new organization from the ground up.

SOAC meets once per academic year, so start planning early and get ready to make your mark on campus. 

Here’s how to turn your vision into reality - click on each tab to learn more:

• Explore »

  Check out the active student organizations on Engage to see if there’s already a group that shares your interests. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, it might be time to create something new!

• Develop Your Idea »

  Once you’ve confirmed your idea is unique, connect with other interested students to define your organization’s:

  • Mission and purpose
  • Activities and events
  • Value to the student community

  We recommend meeting with a Student Government Association (SGA) representative or a member of the Office of Student Engagement for guidance and feedback.

  All student organizations must:

  • Support the University’s educational mission and policies
  • Offer open membership to all currently enrolled students
  • Be distinct from existing organizations
  • Appeal to the broader student body
  • Demonstrate sustainability for three or more years
  • Operate as a non-profit entity
  • Refrain from competing externally (no contact sports permitted)
• Apply »
  Submit your application on Engage. Applications are reviewed by the SGA Executive Secretary and the SGA SOAC Committee.
• Show Support »

  Include the following in your submission:

  • Roster of 15 active members, including 4 executive board members
  • Advisor letter of support from a faculty, staff, or admin member
  • Letter from Campus Ministry (if religious in nature)
  • Letter from a national organization (if affiliated)
• Present »

  Present your proposal to the Student Organizations Advisory Committee (SOAC). Your presentation should include:

  • The mission and purpose of the organization are clearly stated and defined.
  • A provisional calendar list of activities, events, programming ideas, and meetings.
  • The club roster. The roster must include four members who agree to serve in Executive Board roles (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and must maintain at least 15 total active members.
  • An identified advisor who has agreed to serve in this role for the academic year. The advisor must be a full - time administrator, staff, faculty member, or graduate assistant. Adjuncts are also permitted to serve as advisors.
  • Any other information that explains how the newly formed organization is different and unique from other currently active organizations on campus and will benefit the current student body.
• Get Approved »

  If recommended by SOAC and the Senate Body, your proposal will be reviewed by the Assistant Vice President of Student Services and the Assistant Director of Clubs and Organizations for final approval. Once approved, your organization becomes officially recognized under the Student Government Association.

2025-26 Timeline:

September

• Tuesday, September 3 | SOAC Application Opens

October and November

• Friday, October 17 | Completed application must be submitted by midnight
• Monday, October 20 | You will receive an email with your SOAC presentation appointment
• October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24 | Time: 7:30pm | SOAC Presentations will take place during SGA Senate Meetings
• All organizations approved will begin their active status in the Spring 2026 semester.

To Apply or Re-Register an organization (any of the categories listed below), please do so here: https://shu.campuslabs.com/engage/register

• New Organization Application: https://shu.campuslabs.com/engage/register/new
  (https://shu.campuslabs.com/engage/register/new)

Other Information Regarding SOAC:

• Organizations on Tier III status for over one academic year must reapply for recognition through SOAC to remain recognized by SGA.
• While we will do our best to accommodate your time preference, based on your application, we cannot guarantee a specific time. Preference will be given to the order the applications were received.
• If none of the student members from the proposed club can attend the presentation appointment, you may submit a paper or video copy of your presentation and all supporting materials. The presentation will be read to the committee by the SGA Secretary on your behalf.
• Members of the SGA Senate will vote by majority to make a recommendation regarding the club's Provisional Status. All members have an equal vote.
• The SGA Secretary will forward the recommendations of the SOAC Committee to the Office of Student Engagement. All final decisions are made by the Office of Student Engagement.
• Applicants will receive an e-mail with the final decision on the status of their application via e-mail from the Office of Student Engagement.