Clubs

Mission Statement

Clubs established on campus benefit students academically and socially, as well as improve our already vibrant community. The Club Council is composed of passionate and dedicated student leaders who are committed to serving clubs and building community at UW Bothell. These student leaders support club members, empower students, and maximize student voice in decisionmaking.

The Club Council handles recognition, training, and funding for clubs, as well provides constant support for club success. Club Council meetings will be held on a regular basis. In most cases, clubs submitting funding requests must present to the Club Council for approval. Violations of disciplinary or financial guidelines may also be heard by the Club Council. Please contact Club Council for any and all questions regarding clubs and student organizations at UW Bothell.

Join a Club

Explore Club Directory

Club involvement is a great way to connect with others while gaining experience, leadership, and skills. You can see a full list of current clubs, as well as join one or more clubs, through our club directory on GatherUWB. You may need to log in with your UW NetID.

Consistent with the University of Washington Non-Discrimination Policy, a club which restricts membership on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, shall not be allowed club status.

We have dozens of clubs in a number of different categories, including:

• Academic
• Cultural & international
• Health & wellness
• Political & social action
• Recreation & leisure
• Religious
• Special interests
• Student life
• Volunteer & service

If you went through the club directory on Presence and didn’t see a club that exactly matched your interests, consider starting a new club. It’s easy!

If you need assistance with the club directory, Presence, or contacting Club Council, please email uwbclubs@uw.edu.

Start a Club

Whether there is a new club starting on campus, or a returning club from last year, Club Council guides the process of club registration. Clubs must be registered on campus in order to reserve a room, request funding for events, check out materials from the club resource room, and other benefits detailed in the Club Handbook.

New clubs requirements

1. 5 Officers: Each club must have five currently enrolled UW Bothell students as officers to lead the club.
2. Advisor: Clubs can have a part time or full time UW Bothell faculty or staff member to serve as an advisor. The advisor must submit an Advisor Agreement Form to Club Council.
3. Constitution: A club must submit an updated constitution (or operating manual) for approval. The constitution must follow the guidelines and be approved by the Club Council. Below are some important considerations as you write your constitution:
   • Purpose/Mission: The stated purpose or mission of a club must be consistent with the mission of
     the University and the club must primarily serve the needs and interests of currently enrolled
     students at the University of Washington Bothell.
   • Naming Your Organization: Clubs are not part of the University of Washington Bothell. Clubs may
     not use the University of Washington Bothell at the beginning of their organization name, or “…of
     the University of Washington Bothell” at the end of their organization name. You may use “at the
     University of Washington Bothell” or “UW Bothell Chapter” at the end of your club’s name if your
     organization is affiliated with a national or regional organization.
     • Correct examples are Health Education Club at the University of Washington Bothell; Biking
       Club, University of Washington Bothell Chapter.
     • Incorrect examples are University of Washington Bothell Chess Club; Commuter Students of
       the University of Washington Bothell.
   • Affiliation: Groups affiliated with a parent organization are considered a UW Bothell chapter of the
     parent organization and must submit operating documents of the parent organization, such as the
     constitution and bylaws.
     • Consistent with the University of Washington Non-Discrimination Policy, a club which
       restricts membership on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship,
       sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
       genetic information, disability, or veteran status, shall not be allowed club status.
   • Private & Commercial Use: In accordance with Use of University Facilities policy, university facilities
     may not be used for private or commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional
     activities unless they serve an educational purpose. Therefore, student groups may not register with
     Club Council and Student Engagement & Activities if they intend to sell, distribute, market, or
     advertise goods or services on behalf of any off-campus commercial entity or affiliate. Clubs that
     engage in these activities may have their registration revoked and be subject to Student
     Engagement & Activities or UW Bothell Student Conduct disciplinary procedures.
   • Non-Discrimination Policy: Every club’s constitution must include a non-discrimination policy in
     Article I of their constitution that is at least as inclusive as the University of Washington Bothell’s
     non-discrimination policy. An example of acceptable language is as follows: “This organization and
     its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) because of race, color, creed, religion,
     national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic
     information, age, marital status, disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.”
4. Officer Orientation: Four officers must complete the officer training led monthly by Club Council.
5. Officer Orientation Quiz: Once officers complete offer training and email with quiz will be sent for completion.
6. Register with Club Council: Clubs must register their organization with Club Council for access to club benefits. Do this by creating a page in GatherUWB. (You will need to have 1 – 3 prepared to complete this step).

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