GCU Clubs and organizations
Find Your People
Why Join Clubs?
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Recruit members at the Club Fair in the Spring and Fall
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Market your club events with posters in designated areas on campus
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Funding through appropriations during the Fall and Spring
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Approved GCU Social Media accounts to market your events
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Throw events from small to large scale involving campus partners (event services, catering etc)
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Mentorship with fundraising and event planning
About Us
Mission
The GCU Clubs department exists to serve and advocate for the clubs of GCU. The mission of GCU Clubs is to advocate for every club’s needs and create an environment where every club’s voice can be heard.
Vision
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We will advocate for clubs and give clubs a platform to have their voices heard.
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We will serve each club by encouraging them, providing spaces for clubs to connect with one another, and being available to club officer’s needs.
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We will provide resources and trainings for clubs to empower them to be the best club they can be and to utilize the tools given them.
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We will work hard to constantly be making the clubs process better and strive to come up with new ideas each year.
Our Team
Our team consists of 3 professional staff and 10 student leaders. We are available in Building 26, First Floor to answer any questions you may have. Our Club Hub in Turquoise is also a great place to learn more!
clubs just for you to join
Students connected into a club
Student Leaders here to help
Create A Club
Are you interested in starting a new club? Complete the form below to be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a clubs handbook?
Yes! There are physical copies offered in the Office of Student Engagement (Building 26).
How do I start a club?
After looking over the clubs categories on the last page, if you still feel there is a great need to start a specific club, please first download our club application form. You will need a minimum of 50 student signatures and a qualified full time staff or faculty member to act as an Advisor in order to finish the application. You can submit your completed club application to [email protected].
What can my club do?
Clubs are encouraged to plan meetings, events and fundraisers throughout the year to educate, bolster club morale and promote its mission. The scope and scale of these meetings are up to you! We have seen small and large scale events throughout the years and encourage your team to be creative. Club leadership must submit the appropriate request that I relevant to the type of event that is being hosted. To get more info on our updated process or to understand what is allowable, please reach out to your club advocate or our team at [email protected].
I am a club leader, how can I be the most effective in my role?
To be the most effective in your role, you should stay up to date on what is happening in our department and on campus. Connect with us on social media so that you do not miss our club fairs, tablings and workshops. It is important to communicate with our department so that we can understand how we can partner with you and help you accomplish your goals for the year.
I submitted a club application, now what?
After an application is received via email, staff will review the application and contact the club with any questions or concerns. From there, all potential clubs will need to be approved via the Clubs committee that includes our staff and student leaders. Once approved, the club will be assigned a Club Advocate who will walk them through a mandatory club orientation to get each club acquainted with being an official GCU club.
I want to revive an already existing club, how do I do that?
If there is a club that has not been renewed for the next academic year, you will need to reach out to the previous club president/advisor to ask about their status. If the previous leadership members are not available, the bare minimum requirements to re-instate a club would be to have an advisor and the necessary amount of leadership members. We request that continuation forms be submitted so that we may update our contact sheets.
Can I start a club that belongs to a chapter organization?
Yes. Your club can be a part of a chapter organization. When filling out the clubs application, please include your chapters constitution along with your GCU constitution.
Can I start a Greek organization (Sorority or Fraternity) on campus?
The Clubs and Organizations department obides by the GCU’s policies in regards to social sororities and fraternities. We do not authorize sororities and fraternities on campus unless they are pre-professional in nature.
Does my club need to file for taxes?
It is important that your club is aware of its responsibility to file taxes if applicable. Please make this determination based on the information available on the IRS.gov website. The Clubs department is willing and available to help navigate but it is important to note that we are not tax professionals and are not equipped to provide tax advice.