Student Organizations

For People and Planet Student Organization
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Current and aspiring org officers manage and run student organization with our guidelines, policies, and tools.
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Women in Design Student Organization
Join a Student Organization
Get involved and meet new friends by joining a student organization. Take a look around! We have 300 student orgs to choose from.
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Find your place at UWM! Here are five reasons to join an org:

  1. Make new friends! Have fun with like-minded people who share similar interests as you.
  2. Network with peers and staff. Build long-lasting professional relationships that can benefit you in your future career.
  3. Learn about yourself! Discover your strengths and passions through a variety of activities with a diverse group of people.
  4. Strengthen leadership skills. Extracurricular activities promote leadership whether it be through a particular role or attending events run by Student Leadership Programs.
  5. Build your resume. Make your resume stand out from what employers expect by engaging in extracurricular activities.
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Collection of Student Organizations

Just Do 2!

It is exciting to want to join as many organizations as possible at the beginning of the semester, but you might end up feeling burnt out. Avoid feeling overwhelmed by choosing two orgs to join in your first semester. We recommend having one related to your major to build professional connections and network, as well having one that is for your non-academic interests too!

Finding the Right Match

Ask yourself some questions:

Why do I want to join an organization?  (Meet new friends, do something new, learn new skills etc.) 

What are the goals and objectives of the group?  Does the group have an affiliation with off-campus organizations? 

What time commitments are expected of me? 

What are the financial obligations of joining, if any? 

Will involvement enhance or deter my academics and career goals? 

Choose:

1 org related to your major

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1 org that is a personal interest

Student Organization receiving award and at Student Organization fair

Start an Organization

Don’t see your perfect fit on the UWM club list? Don’t sweat it, become a leader and create it yourself! With over 300 organizations already thriving, UWM empowers students to build communities around shared passions. The process is easier than you think – simply gather a few interested classmates, craft a compelling mission statement, and tap into UWM’s resources to get officially recognized. Become a founding member, build a leadership team, and watch your dream organization flourish!

Things To Consider Before You Start
Currently, there are nearly 300 student organizations at the UWM. While the university if supportive of co-curricular and extracurricular experiences, the institution has a responsibility to manage the resources needed for such a large number of organizations. 

There is also a limit as to how many students may be interested in joining a new organization with so many student organizations already available to them.
Consider the Following
Does our proposed organization overlap with any existing organization? Check the student organization list. If there is some overlap, what makes the proposed new organization different from similar organizations?

Does your student organization have enough interest among students to last for multiple years?

Has a similar organization been active on campus in the past?

Will the proposed organization require special resources (facilities, equipment, etc.) to operate and if so, how will the organization gain access to these unique resources?
Check the Student Organization List
Tips For Success
Read and respond to emails. Include all officers in the cc line of emails.

Respond to requests in a timely manner.
Organizations that have one or more individuals serving as officers who have been an officer in a student organization before have a much higher success rate than other student organizations.

If you have any doubts or questions, contact Student Involvement for assistance. Student Involvement, csidesk@uwm.edu, (414) 229-5780 or Union 351.
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  1. Register Your Organization

    It’s easier than you think – just a few steps and you’ll be connecting with like-minded peers and fostering a vibrant campus community.

    Submit your Organization Application

  2. Attend Training

    • Each Officer must complete the “Organization Registration and Officer Training” module in Canvas named Student Organization Training 2024-25 .
    • Go through the Officer Training Module in detail, take the Officer Training Quiz at the end of the module and get an 80% to complete your officer training requirements.

  3. Complete Contracts

    Each of the 4 primary officers must complete and submit an individual Officer Contract in order to be considered eligible for officer status.  In addition, the organization’s Faculty/Staff Advisor must complete and submit an Advisor Contract.

  4. Edit Your Organization’s Details

    Ensure your organization is a trusted resource! Provide clear and current information for officers and advisors.

    How to Update Your Organization

  5. Submit a Charter Application

    Start your student organization quickly! Choose the application that best suits your needs:

    • Basic Charter Application: This is a streamlined option perfect for getting your organization up and running fast.
    • Standard Charter Application: This option offers more detail if your organization has complex requirements.
    Basic Charter Application