91ɬÂþ

Students can establish a club at 91ɬÂþ (91ɬÂþ) for any legal purpose on campus. All student clubs are reviewed and assigned a club type based on several criteria that include but are not limited to:

• Function for the student body.
• Relationship with a department, office, and/or AS91ɬÂþ.
• Access to various college resources.
• Level of risk posed from activities to the College. 

Recognized clubs are assigned into the following types:

• Academic: Focuses on a specific field of study or professional development.
• Competitive: Provides opportunities for friendly competition, skill development, teamwork, and achieving goals through organized challenges, tournaments, and events.
• Cultural: Promotes awareness, appreciation, and celebration of a specific culture, heritage, or identity through events, performances, or discussions.
• Honors: Recognizes academic excellence and achievement. Often affiliated with honors societies that provide service, leadership, and scholarship opportunities.
• General Interest: Centers on a shared hobby, pastime, or passion that brings members together for activities and social connections.
• Political Interest: Focuses on raising awareness, promoting civic participation, and advocating for causes, issues, or policies that impact communities.
• Service: Promotes volunteerism and community engagement through service projects and outreach activities.
• Spiritual: Supports religious or faith-based practices, beliefs, and community through worship, study, and fellowship activities.

Club open enrollment is the window where students can register new or previously existing clubs on campus. This is an annual registration process that all clubs must complete to be considered recognized and active for that academic year.
 

Fall 2026

• Open Date: Monday, Aug. 17
• Close Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
   

Spring 2027

• Open Date: Monday, Jan. 11
• Close Date: Sunday, Feb. 21
   

During this window, club privileges will be limited to hosting initiatives and events focused on recruitment and outreach. Previously existing clubs that were active in the last academic year will be granted a temporary active status during the open enrollment window, meaning these clubs will have access to any available funds and be allowed to request purchases for recruitment and outreach efforts.

Clubs will not be able to plan and host events (non-recruitment and outreach activities) throughout and following the open enrollment window until all the steps for recognition are completed for the current academic year. Clubs failing to complete the registration process can try again during the next open enrollment window.

Schedule a Meeting

91ɬÂþ students interested in starting a new club or renewing an existing club should schedule a meeting with the Office of Student Engagement to receive guidance throughout the activations process. It is recommended that a new club do this in the first three (3) weeks of open enrollment each semester.

To schedule a meeting, email clubs@cwi.edu. 

Identify Roles

Identify required club officers (president, treasurer, secretary) and advisor roles. 

Officer Eligibility

• Semester AND cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
• Enrolled in at least one (1) credit at 91ɬÂþ.
• In good conduct standing with 91ɬÂþ.

Advisor Eligibility

• Must be employed directly by 91ɬÂþ. 

Develop a Club Constitution

A club constitution is the foundation for an effective organization, providing both current and prospective members with a clear understanding of the club's mission and how it functions. A club is required to include a constitution when completing a Club Registration Form every academic year the club registers with AS91ɬÂþ and the Office of Student Engagement.

Constitution Components

Constitution components include, but are not limited to:

• Membership requirements.
• Club officer requirements and duties.
• Election, vacancy, and impeachment process for club officers.
• Voting and quorum process for club business.

New clubs can request a sample club constitution template to customize to fit the club’s unique needs. Returning clubs can request the most current copy of their club’s constitution on file (if applicable). Either can be requested by emailing clubs@cwi.edu. 

Submit a Club Registration Form

All registration forms must be completed by a student in a club officer role and submitted within the open enrollment window. New and returning clubs are only required to complete registration forms once each academic year. Once submitted, all registrations form will be reviewed for eligibility by the Office of Student Engagement.

Fall Registration

Clubs recognized in the fall semester remain recognized through the end of the academic year (through summer term in July), pending eligibility requirements being met.

Spring Registration

Clubs recognized in the spring semester remain recognized through the end of the academic year (through summer term in July) pending eligibility requirements being met. 

AS91ɬÂþ Club Recognition

Once eligibility has been confirmed, the Office of Student Engagement will send registrations off to AS91ɬÂþ. All new and returning clubs will be emailed an AS91ɬÂþ Club Recognition Questionnaire to fill out and complete. All questionnaires are reviewed by the AS91ɬÂþ Club Recognition and Support Committee and clubs can anticipate communication regarding next steps.

New Clubs

Clubs applying for recognition for the first time are required to present to the Club Recognition and Support Committee. A new club is defined as a club that has not been previously recognized by AS91ɬÂþ or a club that has been inactive for two (2) or more consecutive academic semesters.

Returning Clubs

Returning clubs are not required to present for annual renewal unless the Club Recognition and Support Committee determines that additional information is necessary to evaluate the club’s registration.

For additional information regarding club recognition, email ascwi@cwi.edu.  

Complete Club Officer & Advisor Trainings

Online Training Course & Assessment

Upon recognition, all club officers and advisors will be added to the online training course hosted within Canvas. Within 10 business days from recognition, club officers and advisors are required to complete the Online Training Assessment with a passing grade of 70% or higher.

• Clubs will not be able to reserve space, request approval/hold activities, request funds, and/or spend funds until the assessment is complete for both officers and advisors.
• Unable to complete the Online Assessment by the deadline? Connect with AS91ɬÂþ prior to the deadline to request an extension by email at ascwi@cwi.edu. Failure to complete or request an extension may result in a review of recognition at the discretion of AS91ɬÂþ.

Supplemental Club Resource Workshop

Upon recognition, the Office of Student Engagement will reach out to club officers to coordinate a time to schedule a supplemental workshop. This session will review and provide hands-on exposure to the club resources, as well as provide the club with the opportunity to ask questions to aid in their success and beyond. Workshops are scheduled club by club to create an individualized experience tailored to that club’s specific needs. Sessions are offered in-person, virtually or can be conducted during standard club meetings if the club so chooses. 

Set-Up Club Administrative Items

To remain active, all clubs are required to complete the following administrative tasks following club recognition:

Club Meeting Space & Time

All clubs are required to have their meetings times and locations publicly available to the campus community through the College’s event calendar. This includes meetings being held off-campus and virtually. For assistance with scheduling, contact clubs@cwi.edu. 

Club WebPage & General Club Email

All clubs are required to submit a Club Web Request Form to: 

• Request a new or update an existing club webpage.
• Request a creation for or access to an existing general club email address. All club emails will have the domain of cwi.edu. 

Active Status 

Clubs at 91ɬÂþ are classified as active as long as they meet the following criteria:

• The club is formally recognized by AS91ɬÂþ and the Office of Student Engagement.
• The club is in good standing with AS91ɬÂþ and the Office of Student Engagement.
• Club members have completed all required club paperwork during the open enrollment window after the club is formally recognized.

Inactive Status 

Clubs at 91ɬÂþ are classified as inactive if they do not complete recognition requirements during the open enrollment window. Clubs that do not meet these requirements are not considered recognized and can try again during the next open enrollment window the following semester.

Inactive Club Accounts

For clubs that have been inactive for more than one (1) academic year, their designated club account will be closed. This means that any remaining funds will be returned to AS91ɬÂþ. Exceptions to this rule must be approved by the Office of Student Engagement.