Student Organizations
UTHealth Houston encourages its students to develop collegial relationships and has established policies and procedures governing organizations that seek recognition by the university. To be recognized by the university the student organization must submit an application to the school Student Affairs office and be approved and registered by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer (EVPCAO). Download a copy of the UTHealth Houston Student Organization Manual - Guidelines and Procedures.
Relevant Policies
UTHealth Houston has established specific policies and procedures governing any organizations formed by those affiliated with the university.
- HOOP Policy 110 Student Organizations
- HOOP Policy 183 Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity
- HOOP Policy 165 Solicitation on Campus
- HOOP Policy 8 Use of University Name or Logo on Merchandise
- HOOP Policy 164 Minors on Campus
- HOOP Policy 11 Use of University Facilities
- HOOP Policy 174 Speech and Assembly
- HOOP Policy 186 Student Conduct and Discipline
- HOOP Policy 59 Sexual Misconduct
New Student Organization Application
Applications for new student organizations will be accepted throughout the year.
To apply and register as a new student organization, click on New Student Organization Application and complete the application form. Print the application, sign it, attach the required student organization constitution/bylaws document, and submit the packet to the Student Affairs office at your school. Additionally, you are required to send an electronic WORD document of your constitution/bylaws to the Student Affairs Office for review.
Annual Renewal Student Organization Application
Applications will be accepted from August to November 1st of each year. Any application submitted after November 1st, or any incomplete application received after this date, will be denied processing or renewal for that academic year.
All registered student organizations at UTHealth Houston must renew their registration status prior to the beginning of the fall semester to remain active. To apply for renewal, click on Renewal Student Organization Application and complete the application form. Print the application, sign it, attach the required student organization constitution/bylaws document, and submit the packet to the Student Affairs office at your school. Student organizations that do not submit a renewal application in the fall of each year will forfeit their registered status at the university.
Organizational Bylaws/Constitution
To assist your organization in preparing your local constitution and/or bylaws a Sample Bylaws Template is made available showing sections that should be included for application submission.
Click on school below to see currently registered student organizations at UTHealth Houston for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS)
School of Biomedical Informatics (SBMI)
School of Dentistry (SOD)
McGovern Medical School (MMS)
Cizik School of Nursing (CSON)
School of Public Health (SPH)