New Org Application Process

Registered Student Organization Application Information 

All LUC students who are interested in starting a new student organization must complete this form prior to the New Student Organization deadline to be reviewed by CAN during the semester of submission. After the submission of this application, you will be notified of the necessary next steps to complete the registration process for new student organizations. This form will serve as supplemental information for the review committee in reviewing your application.

Only one application per organization is required.

Application Form 

For further details regarding the new Registered Student Organization review process, please see our application form found here. For questions, please email MacKenzie Rotherham at mrotherham@luc.edu

Application Process

• Log-on to LUCommunity, through Luc.edu/lucommunity
• Select the "Student Activities & Greek Affairs" portal 
• Click on the "Forms" tab
• Complete the "New Registered Student Organization (RSO) Application Form"

After applications have been submitted, organizations may be invited to participate in a Panel hearing. The review panel will consist of a SAGA staff member and student representatives from CAN (Campus Activities Network). The prospective members of any new student organization will need to attend a review session. Prospective members will be asked questions by the review panel before the final determination is made.

Types of questions the panel will be asking include:

• What is your organization offering the community that is unique?

• How does your organization relate to the mission of SAGA and the University?

• Share one objective/goal for your organization for this semester and how would you determine if you were successful

• Describe the role of the advisor in your organization

• Describe your familiarity with the RSO Student Organization Handbook

This list is not exhaustive and additional questions may be asked.

After meeting with the review panel, a recommendation will be made to the Assitant Director of Registered Student Orgnaizations regarding the status of your organization. If approved, your organization will be required to attend a mandatory New Student Organization Orientation before being eligible for all the benefits of being a Registered Student Organization. Details about the orientation will be distributed with your approval materials.

Organizations who are denied will have one calendar week from the decision date, to appeal the process. If your application is unsuccessful, your organization must wait one calendar year before re-applying.

Below are a list of reasons why your organization's application may be denied:

• Duplicity 

• High levels of risk or liability associated with the activities

• Organization's mission and objectives conflict with RSO Student Organization Handbook, Community Standards, or University Policies

• Organization is linked with a for-profit business or organization

• Organization's mission and objectivities is dependent on working with minors 

• Organization's mission requires access to equipment or facilities that SAGA and Loyola are unable to provide 

This list is not exhaustive. Additional rationale maybe offered at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Student Activities & Greek Affairs.