Start A Club

Winter Break Alert

Our team will be going on break from December 11 to January 6. During that time, new applications will not be reviewed.

There are a number of different student clubs and organizations, but we know that we do not cover everything. Another way to get involved with a student club is by starting a new one.

There are two different club levels with slightly different criteria and privileges (scroll to the bottom of this page to find out more). Clubs have the ability to choose their club level depending upon the extent of involvement and activities they would like to lead. To begin the formation of a club at Seattle Central College, follow our 5-step process! 

1.) Create an Idea 

Pick an idea and purpose for a student organization. Check our list of current clubs to make sure that a similar one doesn't already exist.

2.) Get Support

Find at least 2 current students who share your interest in starting the club. For Level 2 Clubs, you also need to find a faculty or staff member who agrees to serve as your advisor.

3.) Submit an Application

Complete the online New Student Organization Application.

4.) Attend Orientation

If your application is approved, our team will reach out to you to schedule your club orientation.

5.) Submit a Constitution

Fill out a Club Constitution form within 30 days and submit it to CAB! 

 

Seattle Central Student Organizations comply with all federal and state rules and regulations and do not discriminate or limit membership on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political ideology, disability, status as a veteran, or any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

 

Common Questions

Student Clubs can be started anytime between the start of fall quarter to week 6 of Spring quarter every year. New Club applications are not reviewed during quarter breaks and in the summer. 

(Level 1) All Student Organizations can:

  • Request funding for activities/events up to $400 per year* 
  • Meet regularly at Seattle Central with dedicated meeting room space
  • Host activities and events on campus during Student Leadership Hours. (8am to 5pm)
  • Get access to Student Leadership resources (Examples: lockers, printing, craft materials)

(Level 2) If you have a Club Advisor, you also can:

  • Request funding for activities/events beyond $400 per year 
  • Host activities and events beyond Student Leadership Hours*
  • Request funding for events off-campus and for traveling out-of-state*. 
  • Fundraise additional money for club purposes.

NOTE: Your Club Advisor or a Central staff/faculty representative that they choose must be present if:

  • You're hosting an event outside Student Leadership Hours.
  • You're traveling out-of-state.
  1. Make a recruitment poster and send it to caboffice@seattlecolleges.edu  
  2. Join Student Life events on-campus and chat with other students who attend.
  3. Table at Welcome Week (1st week of quarter) or Student Involvement Fair (4th week of quarter).  There are many students who go there to get interest for their clubs and it’s how many started.

Current Seattle Central students can be a club officer. The only exceptions are the following:

  • If you're already the President/Co-lead of a club. 
  • If you work at Student Leadership as an ASC Executive or a Club Coordinator. 

If you're already the President of a club, you can however be a Vice-President of another club if you have the capacity. 

A Club Advisor is a Seattle Central staff or professor who can serve as a resource and guide for the club. In general, they can assist club officers and members in activities, programs, and budget planning.

After a prospective Student Organization has finished Club Orientation, you'll work with the CLub Officers to fill out the Advisor Agreement Form. This helps define how involved you are in the club and outlines your general responsibilities.

Club Advisor Agreement Form