Student Clubs and Organizations
The Office of Student Life supports and oversees all student clubs/organizations. There are recreational, educational, cultural, religious, and resource focused clubs and organizations that help serve the diverse goals and interests of COD students.
Officially chartered clubs are entitled to meet, host events and activities, participate in college sponsored events, raise funds, and otherwise operate as an official entity recognized by College of the Desert.
How to Start a Club
Whether you are starting a new club or re-chartering an existing club, students must
complete and submit a Charter Packet Application at the beginning of each Fall Semester.
Please visit or contact the Office of Student Life if you have any questions.
Club Charter - Application Process
- Club Charter applications are first reviewed by the Office of Student Life to verify all club requirements are met.
- Verified club charters are then discussed for a final approval by ASCOD during their weekly Student Senate meetings. This process can take up to two weeks.
- Approved student clubs/organizations will be notified through email from the Office of Student Life.
Club Charter Requirements
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Clubs must have a primary advisor who is either a full-time or adjunct faculty employee at College of the Desert. Secondary advisors may be COD staff or faculty.
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Clubs must submit an Advisor Agreement form for each of their advisors to the Office of Student Life. This form is attached to the Club Charter application, or can be printed from the list of Club Forms below.
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The Club Charter Application must have a minimum of (10) club members listed on the roster. All club members must be registered students and currently enrolled in classes at College of the Desert.
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Each club must assign two club members to serve as their Inter-Club Council Representative. A club's ICC Representative must attend all ICC meetings.
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A Club Advisor or secondary-Advisor must be present at all club meetings, and club events/activities.
