Take a look at the current list of over 400 student organizations that already exist at Temple

• The mission and purpose of your organization must be completely different than any of our current recognized student organizations.

• Collaboration with existing organizations is highly encouraged instead of duplicating efforts.

New Organization registration is a biannual process that occurs at the beginning of each semester (Fall and Spring). For the Spring 2026 Semester registration will be open January 12, 2026 - January 30, 2026.

*Please note: Fall New Org Registration is closed.  Please keep an eye out for Spring New Org Registration, coming soon*

For the application, log into OwlConnect, select "activities" from the lefthand menu, then "New Student Organization Registration" task. Please note the registration application will not be open until January 12, 2026.

Before completing the application please be aware of the following requirements for registration:

• A minimum of 10 members who are interested in creating or actively participating in the organization.
• A full-time faculty/staff member who has agreed to serve as the organization’s advisor.
• A constitution that includes the sections described in our How to Write a Constitution guide.
• The application questions include the following information:
  • A description of your organization's mission and purpose.
  • Contact information for your organization's advisor, officers, and members. 
  • Membership requirements (if any).
  • Affiliations with local, regional, or national organizations (if any) and contact information for affiliates.
  • If the organization plans to travel or work with minors. 

Once your New Organization Registration is reviewed, the Program Coordinator for Student Organizations will email you with suggested edits to your submission. Your registration may be temporarily denied to allow you to make edits and resubmit.  

New Organization training workshop will take place Monday, February 2nd, 2026 (exact details will be released later).

The New Student Organization Training Workshop is mandatory and by invitation only, contingent on registration approval.  

•  The Program Coordinator will host the workshop that will cover: 
  • Establishing an organizaton's mission and goals
  • Establishing SMART Goals
  • Establing a strong Inclusivity Statement
  • Establishing an organization's first year plan

New Organization Presentations will take place between the dates of February 4th, 2026 - February 20, 2026.

• After New Student Organization Training Workshop is attended, your organization may schedule your New Student Organization Presentation with the Student Leadership and Engagement Professional Staff. 
• All officers are invited to the meeting to:
  • Share the student organization's “Why” statement, S.M.A.R.T. goals, and First Year Plan
  • Explain your Inclusivity Statement
  • Review the new organization registration if necessary

The "RSO Basics Course" is a series of online modules that train student organization officers on how to administratively function on Temple University's campus. One of the following officers is responsible for completing the course:

• President
• Vice President

Student Organization Presidents and Vice Presidents must pass this course with a 90% grade or higher. The Basics Course must be completed by March 6th, 2026. Groups are restricted from hosting events until the course is complete.

***More information about this course will be sent individually to all organization throughout this proccess.***

Student Leadership and Engagement makes the final approval of Student Organizations to be active.

For students who wish to reactivate a currently inactive organization, they must register as a new organization and complete the same process.