Student Organization Recognition

The Information Included below was last updated on February 4, 2025

Recognition Criteria

Student groups seeking to become recognized student organizations are required to meet the following criteria in order to submit an Application for Recognition.

At least five student organization members, including the required core executive officers: president and treasurer.

A student organization constitution, including a mission statement that is uniquely different from all other recognized student organizations at MIT.

A draft budget that demonstrates how the student organization intends to acquire and expend funds annually.

October

The Application for Recognition opens during the first full week of October and closes during the final week of October.

November

ASA voting takes place during the month of November.

December

Recognition decisions are sent by the ASA during the first week of December. Student groups whose applications are approved must complete the recognition requirements by December 31st. Application for Recognition Appeals must be submitted by December 31st.

January

Appeals decisions are sent by the ASA during the first full week of January. Student groups whose appeals are approved must complete the recognition requirements by January 31st.

Fall Recognition Cycle

Opens: October 6, 2025

March

The Application for Recognition opens during the first full week of March and closes during the final week of March.

April

ASA voting takes place during the month of April.

May

Recognition decisions are sent by the ASA during the first week of May. Student groups whose applications are approved must complete the recognition requirements by May 31st. Application for Recognition Appeals must be submitted to the ASA by May 31st.

June

Appeals decisions are sent by the ASA during the first full week of June. Student groups whose appeals are approved by the ASA must complete the recognition requirements by June 30th.

Spring Recognition Cycle

Opens: March 3, 2025

Recognition Requirements

The current core executive officers, both president and treasurer, of each student group whose Application for Recognition is approved by the ASA must collaborate to complete the following requirements for their group to become a recognized student organization.

Student Organization Recognition Staff Advisors

Paul Murphy

Associate Dean & Director

paulmurp@mit.edu

Kat Waxstein

Assistant Dean

waxstein@mit.edu

E: sole@mit.edu
P: 617-253-6777

Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement

77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA, 02139