The Associated Students recognizes over 200 clubs each year, so it is a pretty safe bet that you can find a club that meets your interests. But if you browse the club listing and can't find the club you are looking for, then you should think about starting a new club.
There are new clubs forming all the time, so check back regularly or contact the AS Club Coordinator if you have any questions at all.
The AS Club Activities Office Mission Statement:
The AS Club Activities Office, aka, “The Club Hub”, empowers, supports, and provides opportunities for diverse student interests and community building within clubs. This office serves clubs as a resource for leadership and organizational development, as well as event planning and programming. The Club Hub is committed to ensuring all students can become involved and engaged in their Western community.
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To Join a Club:
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Browse the club listing above to find the right group for you.
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Login to OrgSync using your WWU universal username and password.
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Click 'Join' to send a message to the admin/coordinator of that club, or submit a password to join if you've been given one.
To Start a New Club:
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Be sure to read the AS Club Recognition Procedure document.
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Login to OrgSync (use button in top-right corner of this page) using your WWU universal username and password, then complete your user profile.
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From the 'Browse Organizations' page, click 'Register a New Organization.'
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Follow the prompts, including a club name and mission statement, uploading a constitution (handy constitution template), and providing necessary contact info and W# for each of your 5 founding student members.
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Once complete, your request will be pending AS Activities Council approval. In the meantime, you'll need to attend the following set of meetings in the order described.
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Meet with Casey Hayden for a quick, 15-minute New Club Consultation (call 650-3450 or come by VU 535 to make an appointment).
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The top 2 or 3 leaders of your club (including the Budget Authority) must attend a Club Orientation session with the AS Club Coordinator and Assistant Business Director, which is a 1-hour orientation to all the important resources and processes you'll need to know about to make your club successful. You can schedule this session when you meet with Casey for your Club Consultation.
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Finally, attend the next AS Activities Council meeting (they happen every Monday) to have the club officially recognized by the Associated Students. Your OrgSync form will be approved immediately following this meeting, instantly making your club "live" and granting you administrative access over your portal and all the amazing features of OrgSync.
