Recognition for Student Organizations

Recognition for the 2026 - 2027 academic year is open now!

Start the process on your group's page (as an officer) or on the All Groups page (for new groups)!



Find out where your organization is in the recognition process, click here!

Student organizations play a vital role in the student involvement opportunities available on campus. Student Programs and Involvement provides student organizations the opportunity to register for recognition with the University and receive benefits such as access to managing your organization on OrgCentral, eligibility to request funding through Student Governing Association, Pepsi allocations, and more.

Student organizations must register for recognition on an annual basis. Registration is generally open April through February. Organizations may choose to register at any time during this period, however, returning organizations are encouraged to complete registration for the next academic year by the priority deadline to remain in active status with the University.

You can learn more about the benefits and requirements of the recognition process here: Student Organization Recognition Policy, K-State PPM 8540

Learn more about our recognition process by looking at our recognition overview form!

Recognition Flowchart

Check out flowchart that showcases the recognition process for all groups!

Learn More

Tips and Tricks for Recognition

Check out our short list of tips and tricks for recognition!

Learn More

  • Renewing your Organization's Recognition

    1. A group officer must complete the re-recognition form in OrgCentral.
      • To access and complete the re-recognition form, you must currently be listed as an officer of the group you are wanting to renew. The form can be accessed in two ways:
        • Click on your group's name in OrgCentral and at the top of the Dashboard, you will see instructions for re-recognizing your group.
        • Visit the All Groups page and search for your organization. You will see a "Group Re-Recognition" button next to your group's name.
    2. If you are a sponsored organization, your sponsoring department head/dean/director will need to approve their sponsorship before the next step!
    3. The President and Advisor must complete their assigned checklists.
      • Whoever is listed on the the re-recognition form submission as the President and Advisor will be assigned a checklist and sent an email with instructions on how to complete the checklists.
        • This is a manual process and may take 1-2 business days to get it assigned following your submission.
      • Those assigned the checklist will be able to access it by following the below instructions:
        • Log into OrgCentral
        • On the left-hand navigation menu on the Home Page, click "My Activity"
        • Under "My Activity", click "My Checklists"
    4. Once the checklists are completed by both the advisor and president, SPI will review your group's constitution to ensure compliance with PPM 8540.
      • Your president and advisor will receive an email with any missing requirements.
    5. Your group is approved for the current academic year!
      • Remember that this process is required every academic year.

  • Recognizing a NEW Student Organization

    If your student organization has existed (and been recognized by Student Programs and Involvement) at any point since 2023, you should renew the group's recognition. If you do not see the organization on OrgCentral, contact Student Programs and Involvement at studentinvolvement@ksu.edu.

    All other organizations should follow the process described below.

    1. You can submit the group recognition request form by navigating to the "All Groups" page on OrgCentral and clicking the appropriate button!
      • If your group meets the requirements to be a sponsored organization (I.E. a department or unit on campus is sponsoring your group), click the "Register a new sponsored organization" button.
      • If your group meets the requirements to be an affiliated organization (I.E. you do not have a sponsoring department and you have at least 5 student members plus a faculty/staff advisor), click the "Register a new affiliated organization" button.
      • If you have less than 5 student members and a faculty/staff advisor, you will click the "Register a new provisional student organization".
        • You can learn more about our classifications (affiliated, sponsored, etc) below.
    2. From that form, you will follow the same steps as a returning organization (see above) to achieve recognition!

Categories, Statuses, and Classifications

  • Classifications

    Affiliated Affiliated organizations are those that are, in general, interest groups and provide engagement activities that are primarily for their direct membership. These groups are generally capable of functioning with minimal university support, but may receive support from a parent organization, including but not limited to regional/national/international governing organizations. While the university recognizes affiliated organizations and provides them with benefits as stated in this policy, the university also acknowledges that students may choose to form groups of varying interests that may or may not align with the university’s Principles of Community. Affiliated organizations are not a department, unit, or agent of the university, and the university does not accept responsibility or liability for the activities undertaken by affiliated organizations.
    Sponsored Sponsored organizations are those considered congruent with the mission and culture of the university and operate as a part of a university department or unit. These organizations are inherently linked to the university because of their role representing K-State or in presenting events of broad appeal that are considered an integral part of the institution. Sponsored organizations routinely present events for the campus and the broader community, and typically work in a collaborative relationship with a university department or office. The organization’s purpose and effect are to serve a broad segment of the campus community, not just its membership.
    Provisional Provisional organizations are those that do not meet the minimum five (5) members, but still want to be a recognized group. These groups have a slightly different process and are required to submit a recruitment action plan to SPI.

  • Statuses

    Active Organizations which have completed the annual recognition requirements as outlined in Section .040 of the student organization policy in PPM 8540.
    Inactive Organizations which have not completed the annual recognition requirements for the current academic year are in Inactive status. Organizations with this status shall have no benefits. To become active the organization must complete the requirements outlined on the SPI's website.
    Revoked Organizations which have had their recognition status revoked due to non-compliance with university policies or at the request of organization leadership are in revoked status. Organizations with this status shall have no benefits. To become active the organization must complete the annual recognition requirements outlined. When an organization’s recognition is revoked, additional requirements may be established which require completion before recognition may be received again.

  • Categories

    Academic One of the largest categories of registered student organizations, thanks to nearly every academic major having at least one organization. Academic organizations are one of the easiest ways to get involved from day one since you'll likely hear about them from your academic advisor and faculty. Meet others that you'll have as classmates, get to know your faculty, and make connections between what you're learning in class with events/activities outside of class.
    Academic Competition Team Looking for a way to test your knowledge gained in the classroom? Then Academic Competition Teams might just be for you. Practice those skills your learning, work with teammates and faculty, and represent K-State at competitions at all levels. Who knows, you may even be able to add "National Champion" to your resume some day.
    Community Service Just like the category name sounds, these groups are all about giving back to the community around them! What a great way for you to meet other students interested in doing good for others, and spending time helping your local community. You, too, can make a difference just by checking out, and joining, one of these organizations.
    Fraternity/Sorority Looking for an all-in-one involvement opportunity - leadership, service, philanthropy, community, and more? Then perhaps a fraternity or sorority is what you're looking for. These organizations are the social Greek-letter organizations that you are likely familiar with (unlike those honorary groups that utilize the Greek alphabet - it's confusing, we know). Most of the organizations fit within one of the three governing councils - Interfraternity Council (IFC - fraternities), Panhellenic Council (PHC - sororities), and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC - historically black fraternities & sororities); there are a couple additional organizations not represented by these councils, so make sure to check them out as well. Interested in learning more about IFC or PHC organizations? Check out their website at: https://www.k-state.edu/fraternity-sorority/
    General University As a student, you might have some interest in representing your college, your residence hall, and gain more leadership experience. Those organizations in this category typically represent an area on campus - college councils, ambassador programs, community programming, and student governance to name a few. Getting involved in these organizations is a great way to connect with students outside of your classrooms and across the campus!
    Honorary Scholarship, leadership, and service are often the key cornerstones of the honorary organizations on campus. Some of these organizations require members to have a specific GPA, major, or year in school, while others are open to students with specific interests. Explore the many opportunities to meet others who share your passions for scholarship, develop as a leader, and give back to your community through service!
    Multicultural Engage with those from cultures different than your own, or even connect with those students who share your very own culture. The many multicultural student organizations on campus bring perspectives from around the world right to the "Little Apple" and heart of campus. You'll be able to celebrate festivals, learn a new language, expand your knowledge and understanding, explore your own culture, and more!
    Political An important aspect of our democratic society is politics. Take a moment to explore your own ideologies, learn about others, consider how civic engagement is an important component of being a Wildcat. Getting involved in a political organization will help you find ways to engage with others in important conversations.
    Religious Finding a religious community might be important to you, so it's a good thing there are many organizations available to help you do just that. Some are connected to specific places of worship in the Manhattan community, others are more stand-alone campus groups. Make sure to check out all of the options to find the one that fits your interests most.
    Special Interest The second largest category of student organizations, all of those groups that don't fit into one of the other categories falls within this one. There are organizations for different hobbies, activities, interests, communities, and more represented here. The best way to find one that you might be interested in? Take a moment to browse through them all! We're sure you'll find something that will pique your interest.
    Sport Club Have you played a sport for years and want to continue to do so? Interested in taking up a new sport? Want to compete against other campuses? Then sport clubs are perfect for you! Join a team, practice, and compete against other college students to bring home that trophy! With teams representing a number of different sports, you are bound to find one that fits your interests.

Questions about student organization recognition can be directed to studentinvolvement@k-state.edu