Non-SGA Affiliated Student Groups and Societies

To be recognized as a Non-SGA Affiliated Student Groups and Society, the following requirements and expectations must be met:

• Students should review our guidelines for how to recognize a legitimate honor society (more information below) to ensure their organization is legitimate and beneficial for Adelphi students.
• The group should have active support from a national organization, with contact information for a liaison who can offer guidance and support.
• The organization should identify a faculty or staff advisor to support their efforts.
• Each board member of the organization commits to completing federally-mandated Title IX training each academic year.
• Each board member of the organization commits to complete training provided by the Center for Student and Community Engagement on MyAULife, room reservations, and catering requests.
• The organization recognizes that student groups which are not open to the entire undergraduate student body are not eligible for SGA funding, and must rely on fundraising and dues for any necessary purchases.
• While the group is permitted to limit participation based on criteria as required by a national organization (such as GPA or program of study), it must allow participation without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.
• The group is established for purposes that do not violate local, state or federal law; are consistent with the broad educational mission of the University; and are supportive of the regulations, guidelines and policies of Adelphi University.  The University recognizes that some student organizations may have a purpose to advocate for a change in existing law and this provision does not prevent the student organization from exercising its First Amendment Right to do so.
• Other than the requirements listed above, the student group will not be expected to adhere to the Student Organization Accreditation Process, known as SOAP.
• The student group must apply for recognition through MyAULife

The Center for Student and Community Engagement will review each application. Upon determining that the traditional SGA student organization process is not better suited for the organization, attesting the legitimacy of the national organization, and confirming that any limitations on participation in the group are not discriminatory, the following resources and support systems will be granted to the group:

• Access to an official Adelphi email account for the student group
• A MyAULife page (pending training) to promote their organization and events
• Inclusion on our list of societies and student groups on the SCE website
• A club account number for holding dues and other funds gained through fundraising
• The ability to receive mail at the Center for Student and Community Engagement and coordinate pick-up with our Administrative Assistant
• A liaison in the Center for Student and Community Engagement for assistance with administrative tasks as necessary, including listing fundraisers and dues on University Tickets

Organizations within Academic Departments

The Center for Student and Community Engagement also recognizes there are some student groups which have historically operated under academic departments with the support of faculty. Those groups are welcome to consider the SGA Recognized Student Organization process, or this process, if either are applicable.

In the event these groups and faculty prefer to remain separate from both of these processes, they understand that they will not have access to a MyAULife page, and should still complete the federally-mandated Title IX training. For questions about which process is right for your group, please email engage@adelphi.edu and we’d be happy to assist!

Sports Clubs

For student groups that are focused on physical activity, like a sport or dance group, the Sports Clubs process through Campus Recreation is the best fit! Visit the campus recreation site for more information about active sport clubs or starting new sport club.