CU Boulder students can start a new recognized student organization (RSO) by following the steps and policies outlined below.
But first, see if your organization already exists. You can browse organizations by category or search for specific words or phrases on BuffConnect, CU’s comprehensive student involvement database. If your idea isn’t already out there, we encourage you to start a new RSO.
Timelines and Deadlines
- December 1st to January 1st: Proposals for new organizations may still be submitted, but no movement on forms will occur due to semester break. New organization creation will resume after January 1st.
- February 14th, 2024: Although we love starting new organizations, this is the submission deadline during the current academic year. This date ensures you have enough time to fully complete the process before the year ends.
- We also selected this date because funding opportunities become more limited towards the end of the year. If you are hoping to start a new organization and immediately apply for funding in spring semester, please know that this may not be feasible.