Forming Clubs

As a member of the Algonquin Students’ Association (SA), students can form clubs as a forum for expression and meeting social needs on campus.

Club applications must meet all the club criteria as detailed in the Club Policies document and must be approved by the Clubs and Communities Coordinator. The SA will not approve any club:

  1. Whose activities promote hatred, violence, or propaganda, or whose sole purpose is to disparage a government, state, country, religion, individual, or group of people. 
  2. Whose proposed idea is too similar to an already existing SA Club.
  3. That replicates programming already offered by the Athletics Department (recreation, fitness or varsity)
  4. That replicates services already offered by the SA or Algonquin College

*please review the Club Policies to view the full list of requirements*

 

Club Application Requirements

1. You must read and understand the Club Policies document.

2. You must read and understand the Clubs Guide document. 

3. Fill out and submit a completed Club Application Form within an open application period. Club Applications can be submitted under the 'New Club Applications' tab. 

4. Attach a completed Club Charter and Club Endorsement with your application. 

If your club gets approved, you will also need to complete a Club Leader Training course before your club can officially become ratified and start planning activities.

 

To learn more about the logistics and criteria surrounding clubs, please review the Club Policies and Clubs Guide. 

New Club applications will be accepted during each academic term within a defined period. There will be three open application periods each term. All application periods will close at 11:59pm on the last date.

Fall 2024 applications will be accepted during:

  • September 1st - 13th 
  • September 29th - October 5th 
  • November 3rd - 9th 

Applications approved during these periods will gain ratified status for the Fall term which is September through December.

Winter 2025 applications will be accepted during:

  • January 5th - 17th
  • February 2nd - 8th 
  • March 2nd - 8th 

Applications approved during these periods will gain ratified status for the Winter term which January through April.

Spring 2025 applications will be accepted during:

  • May 4th - 16th  
  • June 1st - 7th 
  • June 29th - July 5th 

Applications approved during these periods will gain ratified status for the Spring term which is May through August.

Clubs need 20 (for Ottawa) and 5 (for Pembroke and Perth) student endorsements in order to submit a New Club Application. This will help show that students feel the proposed club would benefit the studnet community and there is a need for it.

Ratified clubs need to maintain a minimum active membership. This helps ensure the success of the club and the need for resources.

Ottawa Campus minimum: 15

Pembroke Campus minimum: 5

Perth Campus minimum: 5

You can browse through all the amazing clubs here!

Algonquin Students can join clubs at any point in the year and can join as many as you like. 

Clubs Fest is a tabling fair on our Ottawa Campus where our current ratified clubs get together to show students what they're all about! Each club has a table with a representative there ready to interact with students, provide you insight on what the club is all about and how to join. 

Clubs Fest occurs once each academic term; Fall, Winter and Spring 

All students who submit a New Club Application, and get approved, must complete a mandatory Club Leader Training course before the club can officially be ratified and start planning activities. 

Club Leader Training is done in person for Ottawa campus and virtually for Pembroke and Perth campus.  

If you are required to attend Club Leader Training, you will be notified via email prior to the training dates. You may also view these dates on the Clubs Calendar.