Being in a club at Seattle Pacific University provides a student with an opportunity that is unique in comparison to other leadership positions on campus: Clubs offer the exciting possibility for anyone to leave their individualized mark on the SPU community in a very personalized way. In particular, this is a great way for freshman to involve themselves with ASSP and campus culture!

In addition, clubs are the least restrictive and most flexible of all ASSP organizations. Anyone can apply to start a club and receive funding for their club from ASSP. Finally, clubs are an excellent means of gaining leadership experience because they require incredible vision, initiative, and creativity on the part of the leaders.

How to start a club
Student clubs at SPU may become official ASSP clubs by applying for and becoming registered with the Committee for Student Clubs (CSC). Registration shall entitle these organizations to ASSP services, including recognition in student publications and possibly fiscal support from ASSP. For application and club continuance contact the Vice President of Clubs and Activities (VPCA).

Definition of a Club
For purposes of ASSP, a club is defined as a group of students that meets regularly for a specific purpose and shares a common interest. Officially registered clubs must meet criteria set forth in this section.

Registration Process
Prerequisites For Registration
A new student club seeking official registration shall first have met the following prerequisites:

1. Have held at least one club meeting comprised of at least 5 persons. The date, place and minutes of this meeting must accompany any petition for ASSP recognition.
2. Have at least one faculty, staff, and/or university administrator who shall act as an advisor, whose name shall be stated in the
3. ASSP petition for recognition.
4. Have created a constitution ratified by the members of the club that will include.
   1. Name of club.
   2. Club purpose statement.
   3. Type of membership requirement and process of selection.
   4. Method and time for selection of officers.

Application For Registration
After meeting prerequisites, a club may apply to the Committee for Student Clubs for Official recognition. Such application shall include the following:

1. Copy of constitution and bylaws.
2. Minutes from most recent club meeting. The meeting must have been attended by at least five members.
3. List of student officers and names of at least five SPU student members. At a minimum, a registered club must maintain a primary officer and/or a financial officer at all times.
4. Statement of support from advisor, who must be a full-time faculty or staff member of SPU.
5. Signed agreement to abide by SPU policies and procedures.

CSC reserves the right to register clubs based on the club’s general appropriateness as an ASSP club. Clubs who apply for, but do not receive official registration may appeal the decision of CSC to Senate. Senate may reverse a decision of CSC by a majority vote.

Benefits
When you get involved with a club you instantly have a group of friends who share a common interest with you. It is a wonderful way to meet new people and get involved on this campus.