Overview & Checklist

Please note, COSO oversees undergraduate organizations only.

Welcome to COSO! Please read through this website carefully to make sure you are following the proper steps and adhering to recognition deadlines when applying to COSO for recognition. Starting a new organization is both exciting and challenging. If you have questions about the process, please email COSO@Dartmouth.edu for more information. 

The next opportunity for recognition is Fall Term 2024. See the application deadlines page for more information. 

Should your prospective organization be registered under club sports? If so, you can register it here or email Heather Somers if you have questions.  

• We have read and reviewed the COSO website section about Recognition. 
• We have reviewed the COSO Policies & Expectations, specifically those related to selective and non-selective (open) organizations under Participation in Student Organizations.
• We have read and reviewed the "Privileges and Responsibilities of Recognition" 
• We have held recruitment and organizational development meetings. 
• We have found a Dartmouth faculty/staff advisor. They have approved being added as your advisor via Dartmouth Groups?
• We have written a constitution for our organization. A sample/model constitution is available on the COSO website. 
• We have written a "statement of purpose/mission" for our organization. 
• We have met with the COSO advisor for a preliminary meeting. 
• We have submitted the application and constitution to COSO via Dartmouth Groups.