V. Existing Organizations

1. All registered student organizations are required to re-register with the Office of Student Involvement at the beginning of each academic year.
   
   1. In the fall of an even numbered year (2024, 2026, 2028, etc.), each organization must submit a full re-registration packet to the Office of Student Involvement for approval.
      
      1. The full re-registration packet must include the following:
         
         1. Complete description of the organization’s mission and purpose.
         2. Organization’s Constitution and Bylaws
            
            1. The Constitution and Bylaws must meet the standards of the University of South Alabama as determined by this Handbook and The Lowdown.
         3. Complete roster with officers and faculty/staff advisor(s).
         4. Approved logo, crest, coat of arms, etc.
   2. In the fall of an odd numbered year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc.), each organization must submit a basic re-registration packet.
      
      1. The basic re-registration packet must include the following:
         
         1. Complete membership roster with officers and faculty/staff advisor
         2. Organization’s Constitution and Bylaws if changes were made during the previous academic year.
         3. Complete description of the organization’s mission and purpose if changed during the previous academic year.
2. All registered student organizations must maintain the standards set within the relationship statement between the university and student organizations. This includes but is not limited to maintaining at least ten (10) active members, at least one faculty/staff advisor, and registration with the Office of Student Involvement.
3. If a student organization does not re-register with the Office of Student Involvement by the last day of class of the fall semester, the organization will be considered “inactive”.
4. If an organization remains inactive for a total of four (4) consecutive academic semesters, the Office of Student Involvement may declare the organization as dissolved.
   
   1. The Office of Student Involvement will make every effort to connect students who are interested in reactivating the organization before being declared dissolved.
   2. If an organization is declared dissolved, the “Dissolution Clause” of the organization’s Constitution will be enacted by the Office of Student Involvement.