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Looking for ways to get involved? You came to the right place.

The University of North Georgia's clubs, organizations, offices, and activities are listed on 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect, an online engagement platform. It is your one-stop shop for interacting with alumni, friends, peers, coworkers, and more!

It offers a simple means of getting in touch with groups and activities that you're interested in. Clubs also use it to make forms, keep official rosters, and store official club papers.

Every student on our campus has access to 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect, which allows you to look up and explore more than 300 departments, clubs, events, and programs on campus. Every page, referred to as a group, gives you information where you can join or learn more about a department or organization. Enter the same credentials that you use to access an on-campus computer or your 澳门六合彩官方网站 email account.

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Participation is more than just showing up to meetings. Investigate your options and make connections. You have a lifetime of memories, opportunities to develop personally, and a fulfilling college career ahead of you!

What You Can Get When You Get Involved

Make new friends.
Gain a sense of belonging.
Share your common interests.
Gain leadership skills.
Learn how to network.
Gain real-world skills and build your resume.

With over 200 student organizations across all 澳门六合彩官方网站 campuses, there is an organization for almost every interest such as but not limited to: academics, athletics, faith-based, fraternity sorority life, honor societies, leadership, military, multicultural, performance & publications, service, special interest, sport clubs, student governance, and more!

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澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect is a great place to connect, promote and engage with all those at 澳门六合彩官方网站. Here are some services that may be useful for faculty and staff.

Create forms and Surveys
Share academic program/department events on the event calendar such as workshops.
Engage with students as advisors to clubs, organizations, and groups.
Foster connections and interactions beyond the classroom.
Find other events, lectures, workshops, and more that you might be interested in.

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The 澳门六合彩官方网站 Alumni community has a far reach with over 50,000 alumni. Stay connected with 澳门六合彩官方网站 once you become a member of the 澳门六合彩官方网站 Alumni Association (澳门六合彩官方网站AA).

As a member of the 澳门六合彩官方网站AA, you can log in to the 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect Alumni Portal.

FAQs

How do I create forms, surveys, or events

Use to find information about , , and more.

You can also use the Create a 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect form Knowlege Base article for more guidance on forms.

How do I contact a student organization?

Go to 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect and go to the group page of the organization you would like to contact. Meeting times and locations can be found on the “About” page for each group.

How can I become a member of an organization?

The first step to joining an organization is gathering information about that particular group through 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect.

Once you know the organization’s meeting times and location, attend one meeting. Be mindful that some groups have a selection process.

Selection information will be located in their 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect group.

How many clubs should I get involved in during my first semester in college?

Depending on your academic load and/or work schedule, we recommend that students be involved with at least one or two student groups.

If you are able to join more, that’s great! However, try not to over commit yourself.

How do I find the organization that is right for me?
You can speak with representatives of student groups at Nighthawks Fest which is the 澳门六合彩官方网站 student involvement fair on each campus. Nighthawks Fest is held at the beginning of each new semester. Look on the 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect calendar to find your campus’s specific Nighthawks Fest.

Utilize 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect to find out more about each club.

Deciding what groups to be involved in are based on your personal preferences, values, and interests. You can start by asking yourself what do you enjoy or what do you want to learn more about?

How do I start a new student organization?

Refer to the Student Organization Manual (PDF) for information about starting a new student organization

How do I start a sport club?
Meet with the Sport Club Administrator on your campus to discuss student interest in the club and review requirements of the club – including facility equipment needs, operational needs, outlet for completion, instructional needs and feasibility at University of North Georgia.

Establish National Governing Body Requirement

Sport Clubs must have a National Governing Body. Clubs must be a member of their club’s respective affiliation, governing body, conference, or league.

Clubs who are not members of their respective affiliation, governing body, conference, or league will not be eligible to participate in any type of competition. This includes any scrimmage, tournament, game, or event where the club is competing against another university or club team.

Participants must complete any insurance, physical fitness, equipment or competency requirements as mandated by respective affiliations, governing body, conferences, or leagues.

Clubs are to abide by safety standards, precautions and guidelines required by respective leagues, affiliations, governing bodies, conferences, etc. for practices and contests.

Hold an interest meeting and gather names, student ID numbers, and contact information of interested individuals.

There needs to be at least 12-15 individuals present at the interest meeting for the potential club to move forward in the recognition process.

Establish leadership and club constitution

Decide club officers, advisors, etc, and construct a constitution for the club

Establish Risk Management Requirement

At least 1 member of each club, (minimum of one officer) MUST be CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

At least one of the certified members of a team need to be present at all practices, games and tournaments. Individuals that are certified need to have a copy of their certification card on file in the Office of Student Involvement.

It is highly recommended that coaches be CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

Each individual is encouraged to carry their own personal health insurance. The University of North Georgia does not provide any insurance for individuals or groups.

Approval Process

Once the club is approved by the Office of Student Involvement, the club must be approved by the Sport Club Administrator.

Clubs will be on probation for 6 months and are not eligible for funding until the probationary period is complete.

The probationary period does NOT include summer months, only months during the academic school year will count toward the 6-month probationary period.

Can I join a club on another campus?

Of course! All students are welcome to join any 澳门六合彩官方网站 club/organization. Keep in mind that some may have specific membership requirements.

Check 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect for more details about each club.

How do I find clubs on a specific campus?
Log in to 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect.

Click on “Organizations” in the horizontal menu bar near the top of the page.

In the search bar type in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, or Oconee.

You can also tell where a club or event is located by the campus designation code found at the end of the club or event name. (BLR=Blue Ridge, CMG=Cumming, DAH=Dahlonega, GVL=Gainesville, OCN=Oconee)

Besides student organizations, what other ways can I be involved?
Recreational Sports is a great way to stay active. You can venture out into outdoor pursuits, attend some of the fitness classes or join an intramural team.

Attend a 澳门六合彩官方网站 sponsored event. 澳门六合彩官方网站 offers leadership conferences and trainings, lectures on various subjects, music and theater performances, art exhibitions, fairs, concerts, and more! Search the 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect calendar for a list of events.

Find an undergraduate research opportunity. Speak with your professors for more information or contact CURCA.

Become a tutor or an SI (supplemental instruction) Facilitator.

Find a volunteer opportunity in the local community.

Participate in an Alternative Service Break trip.

If you are a residential student, attend one of the many residence hall programs held throughout the semester.

Study abroad!

Attend campus events held by different student service offices (i.e. Student Involvement, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Leadership, Multicultural Student Affairs, Career Services, Student Orientation and Success (SOS))

Can I work a part-time job and join a student organization?

Absolutely! Most employers are flexible with college students, especially if you have an on-campus job.

Most (but not all) clubs meet during the official 澳门六合彩官方网站 “club hour” which is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

No classes (with a few exceptions) are scheduled during this time to help students make time to attend club meetings.

Check 澳门六合彩官方网站 Connect for specific club meeting times and locations.