The Student Activities Office is now recognizing new student organizations. Those wishing to operate on campus are required to follow the proceeding recognition process. The first step is organizing the group. The student group should submit a letter of intent to the SOC (Student Organization Council). Upon receiving the letter the group is granted limited organizational business on campus. Over a three month period the student organization can post up notices, reserve tables in the wedge, and reserve meeting rooms. The groups may meet for organizational purposes only and they are not permitted to sponsor any off-campus speakers.
The second step is to submit the following materials prior to the SOC's semiannual recognition meeting: a copy of the organization's letter of intent to organize, a complete recognition application, the names and school addresses of 50 full-time students who support the establishment of the organization at WPI, a completed hazing form, a constitution prepared in accordance with the sample constitution format outlined later in this policy, and a one paragraph description of the organization for potential use in college publications.
Once all information has been received by the SOC, they will review the request at its semiannual recognition meeting. At this point the SOC will make the final decision on the student group's recognition status. For more information on the recognition process contact the Student Activities Office.