There are several things to consider before creating a student group.

Is there already a similar/existing group on campus? What makes your group unique? The St. George campus has more than 700 student-run groups with interests ranging from beekeeping to break dancing! Try looking on the Student Organization Portal first to ensure a similar group does not yet exist. Try typing keywords into the search bar, or feel free to email the Clubs Help Desk at clubs@utoronto.ca.

Are you able to invest your time into this initiative? Starting a group is a fun process, but can take up a lot of time! Beyond the application stages, you’ll need to do a lot of administration work and coordination between team members. Beyond planning meetings and events, you’ll want to focus on development and growth as a group. Before you get started, be sure to think about your capacity to dedicate time to this initiative.
Do you have a plan for building up your group and creating a community on campus? Think about your execution plan and your goals. Consider exactly how you’re going to achieve these goals with specific steps in mind. This information is helpful to include in your constitution and will provide clarity moving forward.

To help you track all of the needed information we've attached a template below with space for all the necessary information: Registration Information Template.xlsx

You can find all of the requirements to start a group on campus on the Student Organization Portal web page on applying for new club recognition!