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2025-2026

Student Organization Registration

Opens June 16, 2024 | Priority Deadline: July 31 | Final Deadline: August 31 (5:00 PM)

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All student organizations must complete a new registration for new clubs/organizations or update their existing registration, if the organization is a pre-existing club/organization in iStrike (having been active on campus the previous semester, every Fall semester, by the established deadline. Registrations will be reviewed by Efferson Student Union & Activities Staff and other campus partners. Only complete and approved registrations will receive full active status.

- FAMU Regulation 2.030 (Student Activities)

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Requirements for All New and Returning Student Organizations:

• Complete a Registration Application and submit all required information as outlined in the current FAMU Regulation 2.030 by the established deadline.
• Update the Position section to reflect the current officers and members of the organization.
• Ensure all listed (campus) advisors complete all required forms (Compliance Roster & Letter of Intent)
• Ensure all listed advisors approve the registration via iStrike before the deadline.

Additional Requirements for Returning Organizations:

• Must demonstrate contributions to campus life during Spring 2025 through activity logs or documentation in their iStrike portal.
• Tallahassee campus-based organizations will not be approved until after Rattler Round-Up.
• Organizations that do not complete registration or attend Rattler Round-Up will not be active for the Fall 2025 semester.

Additional Requirements for New Organizations:

• Advisors - Must have at least one (1) willing FAMU faculty or staff member to serve as primary campus advisor, who is at least a Full Time Employee 1.0 (FTE) and has been employed for at least one (1) year.
• Starting Membership – Must have at least five (5) “founding” members and/or willing to serve as the executive board members to occupy the following positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and iStrike Liaison).
• Uniqueness – Must be able to show uniqueness of the organization and how it differs from existing organizations.

To be considered and approved to be an Organization, You Must:

• Have the Advisor and President update member positions, including:
  • • • President (Leader)
      • Vice-President
      • Treasurer (Financial Officer)
      • Secretary
      • On-campus Advisor(s) (FAMU employee for at least one year)
      • Community Service Representative
      • All active members (Member)
• Upload a profile picture.
• Advisor(s) must complete the Advisor Letter of Intent / Compliance Roster form. [Link to be shared with advisor]
• Upload updated bylaws in Word, RTF, or PDF format.
• Upload national constitution (if affiliated with a national organization).
• Update:
  • • • General organization description
      • Organization website link (will be publicly viewable)
      • Organization email and off-campus mailing address
      • Advisor contact information (email and phone)
      • Clean up forms sections (archive old or not in use forms)

Consequences of Failing to Register:

• The organization’s iStrike portal will be hidden from university websites.
• No membership recruitment or intake will be permitted.
• The organization cannot host or co-host any on-campus events.
• Participation in university-sponsored activities will be prohibited.

Note: Inactive organizations are not permitted to operate on campus, reserve campus space, sponsor or co-sponsor events, participate in University activities, or request Student Government Association funding.

RSO FAQ

Q: Can I start the application process and restart the process if I do not finish it in one sitting?

A: Yes, Student organizations may resume the registration process at any time by accessing their submissions in the iStrike portal, but keep in mind the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered or reviewed for the fall.

Q: How often do we need to re-register as a club/organization?

A: If the club/organization secures full approval in the fall, “active RSO Status” is in place for the full academic year (Fall & Spring) so long as the organization stays in good standing and in compliance.

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NOTE: If you register in the fall semester and it is approved, your registration is good for the entire academic year, as long as your club/organization stays in good standing and in compliance.