Student Affairs

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 UTHealth Houston Student Affairs. Download a copy of the UTHealth Houston Student Organization Manual - Guidelines and Procedures.

Applications for new student organizations will be accepted throughout each year.
To apply and be registered as a new student organization, click on New Student Organization Application and complete the application form.

Applications will be accepted from August to November 1^st of each year. Any application submitted after November 1^st, or any application received that is incomplete after November 1^st, 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 in order to remain active. To apply for renewal click on annual Renewal Student Organization Application and complete application form. Student organizations that do not submit a renewal application in the fall of each year will forfeit registered status at the university.

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.
Check relevant policies below to ensure that any policy related to your organization is up to date for the year of renewal. Keep in mind that ALL student organization bylaws MUST include the current Hoop Policy 183 Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity
Failure to submit bylaws will delay your application.

Registered Student Organizations for 2024-2025

Current list of student organizations at UTHealth Houston

Please note that the information provided in this link is for general information purposes only and is not binding. All details are subject to change without notice.

Student Organization Funding Opportunities

Student InterCouncil (SIC) Project Funding

The Student InterCouncil supports educational enhancement and cultural exchange amongst UTHealth Houston students. The purpose of the SIC Project Fund is to provide funds of up to $500 to sponsor well-defined projects proposed by registered student organizations at UTHealth Houston. Each organization may be awarded no more than $500 per academic year.

Selected projects must benefit the student body and should be educational in nature, aiming to enhance students’ knowledge, educational experience and/or cultural exchanges. Visit the Student InterCouncil (SIC) Project Funding page for more information.

Relevant Policies

HOOP Policy 110 Student Organizations

Students are encouraged to develop collegial relationships through the formation of organizations. Organizations formed by students of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ("University") must follow the requirements of this policy. All student organizations are required to register their organizations annually at the institutional level through the school Student Affairs Office. Visit HOOP Policy 110 Student Organizations to view the entire policy.
HOOP Policy 165 Solicitation on Campus

No solicitation shall be conducted on the campus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ("University") unless permitted by this policy. The activities listed in the Permissible Solicitation Activities Guidelines shall not be deemed solicitations prohibited by this policy when conducted in accordance with this policy, with HOOP Policy 174 Speech and Assembly and with Rule 80103 of The University of Texas System Board of Regents. Visit HOOP Policy 165 Solicitation on Campus to view the entire policy.
HOOP Policy 8 Use of the University Name, Logo or Seal

The name, logo and seal of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ("University") and its short name, UTHealth, are registered trademarks and cannot be used unless authorized. Employees, trainees, departments, schools, and centers representing the University in an official capacity and University sponsored organizations are authorized, upon appropriate approvals, to use the name and logo in any activity that is directly in support of the University's mission areas of teaching, research, patient care or community service. This also applies to logos of each school. Use of the University’s name and logo by registered student organizations is further addressed in HOOP 110, Student Organizations. Visit HOOP Policy 8 Use of the University Name, Logo or Seal to view the entire policy.
HOOP Policy 164 Minors on Campus

In accordance with The University of Texas System (“UT System”) Policy 192, the purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of minors and compliance with laws relating to minors participating in Youth Programs (as defined below) on premises owned or controlled by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”) or sponsored or supported by a University department or unit, including Youth Programs where minors participate in a virtual learning experience. This policy is also intended to ensure the safety of minors otherwise visiting or employed by the University. For purposes of this policy, a minor is an individual under the age of 18 years. Visit HOOP Policy 164 Minors on Campus to view the entire policy.
HOOP Policy 11 Use of University Facilities

No person, organization, group, association or corporation may use property or buildings owned and controlled by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”) for any purpose other than in the course of the regular programs or activities related to the role and mission of the University or in a way not authorized by The University of Texas System Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations or applicable law. Use of University grounds or facilities for the purpose of solicitation is generally prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Regents’ Rules, Series 80103 and HOOP Policy 165 Solicitation on Campus. Visit HOOP Policy 11 Use of University Facilities to view the entire policy.
HOOP Policy 174 Speech and Assembly

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ("University") supports the freedoms of speech and assembly, subject to its well-established right to regulate time, place and manner to ensure the activities do not intrude upon or interfere with its academic programs and administrative processes. Except as expressly authorized under applicable state and federal law, the Regents' Rules and Regulations and University policies, the University shall not discriminate on the basis of political, religious, philosophical, ideological or academic viewpoint expressed by any person, either in the enforcement and administration of these rules or otherwise.

All rallies, group demonstrations or public oratory must be conducted in accordance with this policy. Visit HOOP Policy 174 Speech and Assembly to view this entire policy.
HOOP Policy 186 Student Conduct and Discipline

All students are required to obey federal, state, and local laws and to comply with the University of Texas System (“UT System”) Board of Regents' Rules and Regulations, the rules and regulations of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ("University"), and directives issued by administrative officials of the University or UT System in the course of their authorized duties. Students are also required to obey standards of conduct appropriate for an academic institution. Visit HOOP Policy 186 Student Conduct and Discipline to view this entire policy.
HOOP Policy 59 Sexual Misconduct

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”) is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination based on sex in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits sex discrimination in employment; and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Clery Act. Sexual Misconduct and other conduct prohibited under this Policy will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary action. Visit HOOP Policy 59 Sexual Misconduct to view this entire policy.
Hoop Policy 183 Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”) is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. The University prohibits discrimination and/or harassment by any member of the University community on the basis of race (including hair texture or protective hairstyle), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the University or any of its component entities on any basis prohibited by applicable law or University policy. Visit Hoop Policy 183 Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment and Equal Opportunity to view this entire policy.