Recognition Process
California State University, Long Beach
Office of Student Life and Development
All student organizations at CSULB must be recognized by the University. On behalf of the Associate Vice
President and Dean of Students, the Office of Student Life and Development (SLD) provides University
recognition for the purposes of: (a) official University approval; (b) use of the University’s name; (c) use of
campus services, facilities, and grounds. The New Student Organization Recognition process consists of
multiple steps. This document lists and explains each step and necessary documentation needed for the
recognition of a new student organization at CSULB.
Step 1:
Meet with the SLD New Student Organization In-Take Coordinator to discuss the proposed new
student organization and any options available.
Meetings will only be scheduled after the fourth week of each semester.
Step 2:
If proposed new student organization is approved, complete and sign the “Petition for Recognition of
Student Organization.”
The minimum 12 student petition signers and 1 exempt CSULB faculty/staff employee are only
signing as interested parties of the proposed new organization. No other commitments are being made.
Step 3:
Compose a draft of your organization’s Constitution and Bylaws.
Please follow the format of the provided Constitution and Bylaws Template.
Step 4:
Email Constitution and Bylaws draft to the SLD In-Take Coordinator for review.
Make any necessary changes based on recommendations from the SLD In-Take Coordinator.
Step 5:
Make sure all preliminary recognition documents are submitted to the SLD In-Take Coordinator.
Please see the reverse page for a list of all preliminary recognition documents based on the
classification of your proposed organization.
Step 6:
After the SLD office has reviewed and approved all preliminary recognition paperwork, you will
receive an e-mail indicating the status of your recognition process. This e-mail will also explain the
final step to establishing your organization. The final step of completing the recognition of your
organization is to attend a Final Recognition Workshop. During this workshop, you will receive
information on the final documents needed for your organization to be a recognized and active student
organization.
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Optional:
You may request a Temporary Scheduling Permit (if desired). While waiting for full recognition, a Temporary
Scheduling Permit allows your organization to schedule up to five (5) business meetings (not events or socials)
through the Conference and Events Center (USU 221).
The following is a list of all necessary documentation
to submit to the SLD In-Take Coordinator:
All Organizations - General, Honor Societies, and Academic Associations:
 Completed “Petition for Recognition of Student Organization” forms.
 A copy of your Constitution and Bylaws via email.
 A copy of your national organization’s Constitution and ByLaws, if applicable.
Campus Chapters and Honors Societies:
 A letter of endorsement from a representative of the national organization.
 A letter of endorsement from your faculty advisor. (Honors Societies Only)
Academic Associations Only:
 Student academic associations from a department shall submit a petition application containing at least 51% of
the signatures of the majors of that department; OR a letter indicating endorsement of the College department
(department chair or dean).
Endorsement Letter Information:
 Endorsement letter should be addressed and sent to:
Dr. Jeffery Klaus, Director of Student Life and Development.
Student Life and Development
USU-215
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, Ca 90840
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Example of the Letter content:
We endorse the formation of ____________ (name of student organization) whose members will be
primarily from ___________ (department and/or discipline).
[Signature of department chair, dean, or national representative must be included.]
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Letters must be on official letterhead.
NOTE:
Recognition process of new student organizations must be completed within three (3) months after
the initial meeting with the New Student Organization In-Take Coordinator.
Otherwise, request must be reviewed for re-approval.
Revised January 2011
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