Starting or Renewing a Chartered Club or Organization

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If you would like further information, please contact the Student Activities Office at (505) 224-3238.

Chartering a Club or Organization

Chartered Student Clubs/Organizations (CSCs/CSOs) are encouraged to submit the charter in order to begin activity the first day of the Fall semester. Chartering delays may affect funding, event/activity planning, and purchasing requests.

Approvals and correspondence will take place only through CNM email accounts of the Designated Advisor and officers. It is the Advisor's responsibility to check their CNM email on a regular basis and if they are not receiving any emails from the Student Activities Office, it is the Advisors responsibility to contact the Student Activities Supervisor to resolve the problem. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to notify CSC/CSO officers/members of the outcome.

Chartering Requirements

To start or renew a CSC/CSO at CNM, all of the following requirements must be met and must be officially approved by the CNM Student Activities Office on an annual basis. Please Note: Official student governance organizations are excluded.

Term Deadlines

The deadline to charter during Fall Term has passed. 

CSC/CSO Requirements

The proposed CSC/CSO must have:

  • A name,
  • A mission statement or statement of purpose,
    • Must be clear and new or different
    • If there is an existing CSC/CSO which could be expanded to meet the needs of the proposed CSC/CSO, steps will be taken to expand the existing CSC/CSO
  • A governing document, such as a constitution, by-laws, or guidelines,
  • Web page information,
  • and a roster of proposed members.
    • Must include a minimum of five (5) active student members/participants, including two (2) officers
    • All student members or participants must be enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour
Designated Advisor and Student Officers Requirements

A Designated Advisor must be a full-time or part-time employee, excluding student employees. All CSC/CSO officers must be a current CNM student and in good academic standing (GPA 2.0 or higher).

The designated Advisor and all CSC/CSO officers are responsible for:

  • Attending the CSO Training Session once annually or upon request,
    • If aligning with a National or International organization, the CNM Rule Agreement Form will need to be reviewed and signed by the CSO
  • Attending supplemental training regarding specific aspects of advising a student group,
  • and understanding the policies and procedures that govern student clubs and organizations at CNM and to ensure these are adhered to.
Charter Packet

To be considered for approval as a chartered, recognized, or temporary group, the charter packet must be filled out completely. Incomplete packets will not be considered and will delay approvals.

This packet requires that the forms listed below be completed in their entirety and returned to the Student Activities Office in SSC 111:

  • Advisor Contract/Non-exclusionary Statement
  • CSO Chartering Application Form
  • Active Members List
  • Copy of the organization's governing document
  • By-laws, constitution, meeting rules, or operating guidelines
  • Web Page Information
Renewal Requirements

In addition to the CSC/CSO Requirements, Designated Advisor and Student Officer Requirements, and the Charter Packet, if the request is to renew a charter, the club or organization must also have:

  • Followed established policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding CSCs/CSOs,
  • “Good standing” with the Dean of Students,
  • and abided by all CNM policies and procedures.