Student Organizations Advisory Council

The Student Organizations Advisory Council, or SOAC, is an executive agency of the Student Government Association established to determine the candidacy of newly proposed student organizations. Comprised of students, faculty, and administrators from throughout the university and chaired by the Student Government Secretary, the council meets twice a year to hear requests for recognition. The following application must be submitted in whole by the required deadline for consideration.

Application for Provisional Recognition

Name of Proposed Organization:

Name of Contact Person:

Contact E-Mail:

Contact phone:

The first step in the recognition process is to obtain "Provisional Status" from the Student Organizations Advisory Council. A prospective organization must submit the following to the committee:

1. A 500 word or less statement that describes your proposed organization and how it will benefit the Seton Hall community; explaining specifically its goals and mission as it relates to the university's catholic mission:

2. The names of three or more potential members:

1. 2. 3.

3. A list of proposed activities that your organization plans to initiate during your provisional period.

4. A list of programs that your organization plans to sponsor or host once permanent recognition is granted:

You MUST also submit a letter from a full-time faculty member, administrator, or professional staff member who will serve as the advisor to your organization. Please have them e-mail this submission to pazjamie@shu.edu

Name of Proposed Advisor:

Position: