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.
Student Organization Renewal Requirements
To maintain official recognition and remain in good standing with UTHealth Houston, all student organizations, including Student Government Organizations (SGOs), must complete the annual registration process each academic year. Registration opens during the summer and fall semesters and must be completed to continue operating as a recognized student organization. Organizations are not considered officially recognized for the academic year until all registration requirements have been completed and approved.
Important Information
- The 2026-2027 Student Organization Renewal Application includes required training and policy compliance questions.
- Student organizations must annually certify their compliance by completing the renewal application.
- Organizations that do not complete the renewal process by November 1 of the current academic year will be considered out of compliance with UTHealth Houston policies and may have their registration revoked.
- See the links below for your school's application and application opening date.
- 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.
- Applications will be accepted until November 1st of each year. Any application submitted after November 1st, or any application received that is incomplete after November 1st, will be denied processing or renewal for that academic year.
- All registered student organizations at UTHealth Houston must renew their registration status prior to the beginning of the fall semester in order to remain active. To apply visit your school's link below. Student organizations that do not submit a renewal application in the fall of each year will forfeit registered status at the university.