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Student Clubs

Student Clubs on CougarConnect

Student clubs are a great opportunity for Columbus State students to develop a sense of community, build leadership skills, and get engaged on our campus! Fortunately, Columbus State offers a variety of  organizations that you can join. Student clubs are completely student-led and formed based on the wants and needs of the current student body including academic, special interests, and cultural identities.

Notice: New Student Club Registration Window 

Looking to start a new club? Submit the Proposed Student Club Form found on the Student Clubs - CougarConnect page! A representative from the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging (SEB) will contact you to discuss further.

Applications for new student clubs will be considered through the fourth week of the Autumn or Spring academic term. Applications submitted after this deadline will be reviewed in the next semester (either Autumn or Spring).

Signature Events

Start your student club's year off right as a student club officer or advisor by coming to Club Kickoff where you will learn the ins and outs of how to successfully lead student club operations.

An annual conference for all student club officers and advisors comprised of opportunities for professional development, resource sharing, food and fun! 

An opportunity for Columbus State students, faculty and staff to connect and learn more about student clubs!

Student Club Toolkit

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore CougarConnect to learn more about Columbus State student clubs and organizations. Become a member and/or connect with the club or organization’s primary contact.

Connect with the advisor of the student club you’re interested in representing as a student club officer.

Please note that all student club officers must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Reach out to the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging (studentengagement@cscc.edu) or stop by Nestor Hall 116.

Student clubs can earn up to $500 in supplemental funds each academic year from the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging by participating in SEB signature events such as the Autumn or Spring Resource Fairs, Spring Fling and Delaware Day.

SEB also provides financial sponsorship on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact SEB (studentengagement@cscc.edu).

  • If the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging approves your event request, college facilities can be requested by the advisor(s) of student clubs. This cannot be delegated to student club officers or members.
  • How to Reserve College Facilities
    1. Go to the CSCC website (cscc.edu) and go to the forms section housed in Employee Resources. The form you will complete is the General-Purpose on-line Request Form.
    2. Follow the instructions on the pages that follow to reserve the space.
    3. In the ‘purpose of the meeting’ section, include Club name, advisor, purpose of reservation and if non CSCC individuals will be involved.
    4. Central Scheduling will email you when your space is confirmed
    5. For special events (any meeting/event involving food, guest speakers, fundraising, or any event open to the community), an event registration form must be filled out and approved prior to reserving space with the College.

 

  • Once event requests are approved, club events will populate on CougarConnect, where event details will be displayed and RSVPs can be managed.
  • Student clubs can also promote events by collaborating with other student clubs, making announcements in classrooms, and displaying flyers on approved bulletin boards in Nestor Hall and Columbus Hall (Library).
  • There are specific Student Travel forms that must be completed and uploaded for any off-campus activity where students will be involved.
  • These forms can be found on the ‘Student Clubs’ CougarConnect page.
  • Student travel forms must be completed and uploaded for approval at least 10 business days before the date of the event.

 

Contact the Office of Student Engagement & Belonging.

Email - studentengagement@cscc.edu

Phone - (614)287-2637

In person - Nestor Hall 116

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