Office of Campus Life

Starting a New Religious Student Organization

1. Follow the guidelines set forth by the Religious Life Center:
   1. Submit the Guest Religious Organization Approval Form for University approval.
   2. Submit the Meeting Request Form to confirm logistics.
   3. Get affirmation of the Covenant of Respect and Responsibility.
2. Submit Constitution and Bylaws to Campus Life. You will need the following information:
   1. Name of student organization
   2. Purpose statement
   3. Officer structure
   4. Ratification Date (current year of the constitution in place)
      
      

      Refer to the constitution template if you do not have one for your particular organization. This is only an example. If you have a constitution and/or bylaws, you do not need to fill this out.

3. Complete the online form. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "New" button.

All elements of this process must be completed before Mercer University will recognize you as a student organization. Contact the Office of Campus Life for any questions: (478) 301-2868 or campuslife@mercer.edu.