Recognition Process

Thank you for applying for recognition under Greek Life and Student Societies. Please review the newly updated policies for recognized student organizations in case you have any questions: Organizational Requirements as outlined by the Provost.

Requirements

• Individuals can apply to form an undergraduate society at any time during the fall, winter or spring terms. 
• Founding members cannot be in their winter or spring term of their graduating year. 
• The application will be reviewed by Greek Life and Student Societies' Staff in conjunction with the governing society if established/active. 

Applications will be submitted via the DartmouthGroups form and must include the following: 

• An updated constitution or governing document that includes a mission statement, expectations of membership, criteria for member and leader selection, a non-discrimination clause, a process for resolving disputes, criteria for the removal of members and leaders, requirements for posting or making statements on behalf of the group, and the Dartmouth hazing policy.

  • The purpose and mission statement should be distinct from existing student organizations and undergraduate societies and align with and support the mission of Dartmouth. 

  • In its mission statement, each organization must have a learning component, and either a leadership or intellectual component.

  • The criteria used for member and leader selection must reflect the values and mission of the organization and comply with Dartmouth's Nondiscrimination Policy and Anti-Harassment Policy.

  • The expectations for members must align with the mission of the organization.

•  The names of at least two proposed executives. 

• The names of at least eight interested members.

• The name and contact information for a faculty or staff advisor outside of Greek Life and Student Societies.

Additionally, the following will need to be provided to GLASS subsequent to approval but prior to formal recognition:

• Code of Conduct and adjudication process if not outlined in constitution; 

• Risk management policy if not outlined in constitution;

• Crisis management plan - see this document for guidance; 

• Recruitment plan - outlining what terms recruitment will take place, iterating the minimum requirements outlined by GLASS, etc., if not outlined in constitution;

• New Member Education Plan - see this document for guidance;

• Signed and submitted New Member Agreement forms for each member;

• A list of advisor(s) names and contact information; 

• Contact list that includes information for all persons involved with an alumni board/corporation when established.