Part 3: Student Life and Experience

Get Involved: Student Organizations and Activities

Your college experience extends far beyond the classroom. The Division of Student Success offers a wide range of programs and services designed to help you connect with others, develop leadership skills, and have fun. Joining a student organization is one of the best ways to get involved, make friends, and build your résumé. Kentucky State has a wide variety of academic, honor, social, service, and Greek-letter organizations.

All student-related clubs and organizations must be registered with the Office of Student Experience to have official University recognition and access to campus facilities and resources.

How to Form a Student Organization

If you have an interest that is not represented by an existing organization, you can start a new one. To form a new student organization, you must submit an application to the Office of Student Experience.

The application requires:

• A minimum of five currently enrolled students who are interested in participating.
• The name and signature of a full-time Kentucky State faculty or staff member who has agreed to serve as the organization's advisor.
• A statement of the organization’s purpose and a proposed constitution.

Student Organization Requirements

• Advisors: Every student organization is required to have an advisor who is a full-time Kentucky State faculty or staff member. Advisors provide guidance, help with planning, and ensure that the organization complies with University policies.
• Activities: All organization activities, both on and off campus, must be scheduled in accordance with University policies and approved by the Office of Student Experience.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the official representative body for all Kentucky State students. The SGA serves as a liaison between the student body and the University administration, advocates for student interests, and allocates funding to support student organizations and activities. Elections for SGA officers are held annually. All students are encouraged to participate in SGA meetings and voice their ideas and concerns.

The current Student Government Association Constitution remains in effect until a revised constitution is approved by students and the Kentucky State University Board of Regents.