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Creating a New Student Organization

Apply to Start a New Organization

Applications for new student organizations will be accepted throughout each year. 

To apply and be registered as a new student organization, please follow the steps below.

  • 2026-2027 student organization applications will open at varying times, depending on the school's timeframe. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.
  • Visit the links below to access your school's application or application opening date.

    Student Organization Applications

    The application form and an attached electronic copy of the organization’s bylaws (must be in MS WORD format, and follow the Sample Bylaws Template) will be sent to the Student Affairs Office of your school. 

    Helpful Links:

    • Cizik School of Nursing

      The 2026-2027 new student organization application for CSON will open on July 20, 2026. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.

    • McGovern Medical School

    • MD Anderson UTHealth Houston Graduate School

      The 2026-2027 new student organization application for GSBS will open on July 20, 2026. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.

    • McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics

      The 2026-2027 new student organization application for MSBMI will open on July 20, 2026. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.

    • School of Behavioral Health Sciences

      The 2026-2027 new student organization application for SBHS will open on July 20, 2026. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.

    • School of Dentistry

      The 2026-2027 new student organization application for UTSD will open on July 20, 2026. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.

    • School of Public Health

      The 2026-2027 new student organization application for SPH will open on July 20, 2026. This is due to a new system being implemented for student org renewals. We appreciate your patience as we work on the new and improved system.

    • To avoid delays, please review the student organization manual, guidelines, procedures, and relevant HOOP policies located here, prior to completing the application.
    • The application form and an attached electronic copy of the organization’s bylaws (must be in MS WORD format, and follow the Sample Bylaws Template) will be sent to the Student Affairs Office of your school. 

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