Start an Organization
Starting a Student Organization can be a rewarding experience. You can further develop your leadership skills while actively creating a community at Loyola.
If you are interested in starting a new organization, we encourage you to browse our 180+ student organizations on LUCommunity first. If you do not find an organization that meets your interests, we are here to help you start a new organization and form a new community.
To be eligible for consideration, new organization applications must be fully submitted via LUCommunity during the application cycle. Steps of application include registration form on LUCommunity and additional required trainings. If approved, student organizations can function and apply for funding in the Spring semester.
Please note that, as part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, student organizations must be accessible to all communities at Loyola University Chicago. The University reserves the right to limit the number of organizations with duplicate purposes. The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is the only University entity that can officially approve a student organization. LUC has no affiliation with student organizations that are not registered or approved by CSE. Any student organizations that have not been registered/renewed through LUCommunity for two years are considered a new organization.
Definition of Student Organizations
Find out what does it mean to be a student organization at Loyola University Chicago, including categories of organization.
Application Requirements
Review and prepare for the application process.
Application Timeline
Learn about the application timeline.
Student Organization Handbook
Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures relevant to student organizations.
Questions?
If you have any questions about starting a student organization, or student organizations in general — we're here to help!
Reach out anytime:
Center for Student Engagement
Email: activities@luc.edu
Instagram: @loyola_cse
Campus Activities Network (CAN)
Email: can@luc.edu
Instagram: @can_luc
Starting a Student Organization can be a rewarding experience. You can further develop your leadership skills while actively creating a community at Loyola.
If you are interested in starting a new organization, we encourage you to browse our 180+ student organizations on LUCommunity first. If you do not find an organization that meets your interests, we are here to help you start a new organization and form a new community.
To be eligible for consideration, new organization applications must be fully submitted via LUCommunity during the application cycle. Steps of application include registration form on LUCommunity and additional required trainings. If approved, student organizations can function and apply for funding in the Spring semester.
Please note that, as part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, student organizations must be accessible to all communities at Loyola University Chicago. The University reserves the right to limit the number of organizations with duplicate purposes. The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is the only University entity that can officially approve a student organization. LUC has no affiliation with student organizations that are not registered or approved by CSE. Any student organizations that have not been registered/renewed through LUCommunity for two years are considered a new organization.
Definition of Student Organizations
Find out what does it mean to be a student organization at Loyola University Chicago, including categories of organization.
Application Requirements
Review and prepare for the application process.
Application Timeline
Learn about the application timeline.
Student Organization Handbook
Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures relevant to student organizations.
Questions?
If you have any questions about starting a student organization, or student organizations in general — we're here to help!
Reach out anytime:
Center for Student Engagement
Email: activities@luc.edu
Instagram: @loyola_cse
Campus Activities Network (CAN)
Email: can@luc.edu
Instagram: @can_luc