Student Engagement

Hardin-Simmons strives to provide student involvement opportunities within a healthy and vibrant campus experience. This is accomplished by developing community-minded leaders and creating diverse and inclusive programming while helping students establish life-long relationships.

Hardin-Simmons University offers a wide variety of student clubs and organizations that allow students to get involved on campus, build leadership skills, and connect with the HSU community. From service organizations to social and special-interest groups, there are many opportunities for students to find their place at HSU. To learn more or to request a complete list of HSU clubs and organizations, please email corinne.whitaker@hsutx.edu.

We love to help students create organizations that enhance the Hardin-Simmons experience. Once you review the list of current organizations and do not see any that pertain to you, do not hesitate in reaching out to the Student Engagement office to assist you in creating an organization that goes along with your interests. It’s pretty easy process!

Here are the steps in creating a new organization:

  1. Meet with Corinne Whitaker, Coordinator for Clubs and Organizations, to discuss proposed student organization. Please set up a meeting by emailing corinne.whitaker@hsutx.edu.
  2. Meet minimum requirements to start an organization:
    1. 6 people (one president, one vice president, one secretary, one treasurer and two members)
    2. One advisor (faculty or staff member). *Advisor can only serve in an advisor role for 2 groups maximum.
    3. Constitution
    4. Roster
  3. Fill out Student Organization Application and submit it for review (allow for a two week turn around time).
  4. Complete Student Organization Advisor Form. Email Corinne Whitaker for form to complete.
  5. Create constitution (Student Organization Constitution Template) and roster.
  6. Schedule a meeting with Corinne Whitaker for any questions, concerns or considerations by emailing corinne.whitaker@hsutx.edu. In the email, please include Advisor form, Constitution and roster.

Below are resources for students who are currently involved in active student organizations. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to Corinne Whitaker at corinne.whitaker@hsutx.edu for assistance.

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