Registration

Red and blue stripes in the back with a picture of students sitting around a table and text on the image that reads Student Organization Registration

Beginning April 1, the University of Illinois Chicago begins its registration for student organizations. The University process of registration is managed by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI).

The University registration process for 2026-2027 begins on April 1st and ends on May 31st .

 

University Registration is a 2 Step Process

Step 1: Complete the Intake Form
Step 2: Submit a Registration Profile

 

In Spring 2026 the Intake Form CLOSES Monday, May 18, 5pm.
In Spring 2026 the Registration Profile process CLOSES, May 31, 11:59pm.

The University’s Registration process is not replaced/superseded or connected to ANY, College, Department or Unit’s affiliation process (for support, resources, or funding).

Academic Year 2026-2027

Registered Student Organization

Definition

A minimum of 3 currently enrolled UIC students
A currently full-time employed faculty or staff member
A currently approved constitution**
A mission that is INDEPENDENT of the University

**Required language 

To Start the Process Go Here

Key Information

A support page has been developed with best practices for completing university registration. Please visit this page prior to starting the registration profile submission.

A constitution that includes required -Non-Discrimination Clause, Financial Practices statement and noted frame for elections, leadership, conduct, and a header or footer noting the document has been reviewed and approved for the 2026-2027 academic year.

A letter of affiliation – FROM the parent organization, with signature, pdf format, noting the group is allowed to function, operate and use the name of the group for the upcoming year.

Departmental Initiatives

  • Definition

A group of currently enrolled UIC students
A departmentally/college assigned advisor
A mission that is linked/dependent of the sponsoring department/college or of the University

To Start the Process Go Here

Key Information

Departmental Initiatives can register throughout the year.
HOWEVER- the financial infrastructure has limitations
To better understand OTHER policies and guidelines please visit HERE

Registration is a 2 Step Process

Step 1: Complete the Intake Form
Step 2: Submit a Registration Profile

In Spring 2026 the Intake Form CLOSES Monday, May 18, 5pm

For questions regarding these questions please email orgsupport@uic.edu.