Guidelines and responsibilities

There are four categories of student organizations at Calvin. Student Clubs, Departmental Clubs, Student Organizations, and National Student Organizations.

Student Clubs

1. Seek to reflect the educational mission of the college and provide benefit to Calvin students and the campus as a whole.
2. Have at least five active student attenders. The student organization's activity should be of potential benefit to the entire student body or to a large enough group of the student body to justify the use of Calvin resources for its activities.
3. Welcome any interested Calvin student. In addition, Calvin faculty and staff may be invited to participate in the activities of a student organization.
4. Select a leadership team of two people
5. Complete the registration process each year.
6. Limit the level of student organization activity on Sundays in keeping with Calvin's Sabbath observance.
7. Participate in Cokes and Clubs during the first week of classes in the fall and spring to recruit new members and to advertise your organization to the Calvin community.
8. Promote and maintain the organization’s active presence on Calvin’s campus.
9. Maintain good academic standing and exercise good judgment consistent with the student conduct code.
10. Attend a training meeting at the beginning of each semester

Departmental Clubs

1. Seek to reflect the educational mission of the college and provide benefit to Calvin students and the campus as a whole.
2. Have at least 10 active student attenders. The student organization's activity should be of potential benefit to the entire student body or to a large enough group of the student body to justify the use of Calvin resources for its activities.
3. Welcome any interested Calvin student. In addition, Calvin faculty and staff may be invited to participate in the activities of a student organization.
4. Select a leadership team of two people
5. Complete the registration process each year.
6. Limit the level of student organization activity on Sundays in keeping with Calvin's Sabbath observance.
7. Participate in Cokes and Clubs during the first week of classes in the fall and spring to recruit new members and to advertise your organization to the Calvin community.
8. Promote and maintain the organization’s active presence on Calvin’s campus.
9. Develop a proactive relationship with your organization's advisor:
   • Discuss expectations with your advisor.
   • Schedule regular meetings (at least once per month) with your advisor.
   • Consult with your advisor before making any changes to the policies of the organization.
   • Remember that the success or failure of your organization rests ultimately with the organization, not the advisor.
   • Acknowledge and express gratitude for the advisor's time and energy.
   • Notify the advisor of all major meetings, events and projects the organization is working on.
   • Consult with the advisor if an event or publication has the possibility of being perceived as inappropriate before the publication is produced or the event is scheduled.
10. Hold Leadership Meetings at least once a month
11. Complete two tap in assignments per semester.
12. Maintain thorough and accurate financial records, requesting assistance from the Student Organization Finance Chair when necessary.
13. Maintain good academic standing and exercise good judgment consistent with the student conduct code.

Student Organizations

1. Seek to reflect the educational mission of the college and provide benefit to Calvin students and the campus as a whole.
2. Have at least 15 active student attenders. The student organization's activity should be of potential benefit to the entire student body or to a large enough group of the student body to justify the use of Calvin resources for its activities.
3. Welcome any interested Calvin student. In addition, Calvin faculty and staff may be invited to participate in the activities of a student organization.
4. Select a leadership team of three people
5. Complete the registration process each year.
6. Limit the level of student organization activity on Sundays in keeping with Calvin's Sabbath observance.
7. Participate in Cokes and Clubs during the first week of classes in the fall and spring to recruit new members and to advertise your organization to the Calvin community.
8. Promote and maintain the organization’s active presence on Calvin’s campus.
9. Develop a proactive relationship with your organization's advisor:
   • Discuss expectations with your advisor.
   • Schedule regular meetings (at least once per month) with your advisor.
   • Consult with your advisor before making any changes to the policies of the organization.
   • Remember that the success or failure of your organization rests ultimately with the organization, not the advisor.
   • Acknowledge and express gratitude for the advisor's time and energy.
   • Notify the advisor of all major meetings, events and projects the organization is working on.
   • Consult with the advisor if an event or publication has the possibility of being perceived as inappropriate before the publication is produced or the event is scheduled.
10. Hold Leadership Meetings at least once a month
11. Complete three tap in assignments per semester.
12. Maintain thorough and accurate financial records, requesting assistance from the Student Organization Finance Chair when necessary.
13. Maintain good academic standing and exercise good judgment consistent with the student conduct code.

National Student Organizations

1. Seek to reflect the educational mission of the college and provide benefit to Calvin students and the campus as a whole.
2. Have at least 15 active student attenders. The student organization's activity should be of potential benefit to the entire student body or to a large enough group of the student body to justify the use of Calvin resources for its activities.
3. Welcome any interested Calvin student. In addition, Calvin faculty and staff may be invited to participate in the activities of a student organization.
4. Select a leadership team of three people
5. Complete the registration process each year.
6. Limit the level of student organization activity on Sundays in keeping with Calvin's Sabbath observance.
7. Participate in Cokes and Clubs during the first week of classes in the fall and spring to recruit new members and to advertise your organization to the Calvin community.
8. Promote and maintain the organization’s active presence on Calvin’s campus.
9. Develop a proactive relationship with your organization's advisor:
   • Discuss expectations with your advisor.
   • Schedule regular meetings (at least once per month) with your advisor.
   • Consult with your advisor before making any changes to the policies of the organization.
   • Remember that the success or failure of your organization rests ultimately with the organization, not the advisor.
   • Acknowledge and express gratitude for the advisor's time and energy.
   • Notify the advisor of all major meetings, events and projects the organization is working on.
   • Consult with the advisor if an event or publication has the possibility of being perceived as inappropriate before the publication is produced or the event is scheduled.
10. Hold Leadership Meetings at least once a month
11. Complete three tap in assignments per semester.
12. Maintain good academic standing and exercise good judgment consistent with the student conduct code.