Through ASCMC and College Programming Board, there are over 50 different college-funded clubs and organizations you can join that cater to a variety of interests, cultures, and activities. If you are interested in learning more, attend the Club Fair hosted at the beginning of each semester to meet with group representatives and to learn more about how to become a member.
If you find that the current list of clubs does not match your interests, we encourage you to create your own organization! The Campus Orgs team, made up of Student Activities and the ASCMC Vice President of Campus Organizations, can help you through the basic charter application process to get started!
View the current list of registered ASCMC Clubs and Organizations or if you are interested in clubs that are 5C, please log into the Student Portal and use Engage for a current list.
Club Recognition
Annual Organization Recognition is required for previously chartered clubs who would like to remain active in the current academic year. Below are the requirements for annual recognition, as well as the consequences should your organization fail to meet them.
Chartering a student organization at CMC presents an incredible opportunity to serve the campus community, develop new leadership skills, and enrich your college experience. Recognized student organizations have access to a range of Student Engagement and ASCMC resources and workshop series. New Club Charter applications are accepted on a rolling basis during the school year.
It is mandatory for all student organizations to have at least two officers complete the Club Leader Orientation annually. This training prepares organization leaders to better understand Student Engagement policy, event registration procedures, and the ASCMC budget and reimbursement process. It is mandatory for a student organization to have two leaders complete this training session to be informed and educated on how to best lead and protect their organization. Information about new club workshops and opportunities will be sent out in the Club Inform.
- Review Student Engagement policies.
- Become familiar with institutional policies, specifically student organization policies for officers and activities, to ensure that the proposed organization will adhere to expectations for the entire CMC community.
- Policies can be found here.
- Complete Application for Recognition
- Student organizations are chartered only once but must complete a registration form, club leader orientation, and roster each year. To become a recognized student organization, you must complete the Application for Recognition. This online form will require an updated roster and constitution in order to be submitted.
- Failure to complete the Recognition Application will result in a loss of charter and annual budget. Clubs who fail to complete the Recognition Application, who wish to remain active, must submit a new charter application and request discretionary funding.
- Complete the mandatory Club Leader Orientation
- Approved organizations’ officers will complete an online club orientation. A minimum of two officers are required to complete the orientation. As soon as the organization completes the training requirement, it may begin/resume operating and meeting.
- Failure to complete the online Club orientation will result in a budget freeze and may result in the inability to reserve spaces on campus.
- Host a table at the Fall and Spring Club Fair
- All recognized campus organizations must host a table at the Fall and Spring Club Fair which takes place in the first two weeks of the semester. Organizations must have two members present at all times to answer questions, receive sign ups, and talk about the organization to prospective members.
- Failure to host a table at the Fall Clubs Fair will result in a rescindment of budget money for meetings in September of that year. ($60 maximum)
- Review Student Engagement Organization policies
- Become familiar with institutional policies, specifically student organization policies for officers and activities, to ensure that the proposed organization will adhere to expectations for the entire CMC community.
- Complete application for charter
- Student organizations are only chartered once. After an organization has been chartered, they will renew their active status once a year using the Application for Recognition form. The charter application will require a list of club leaders, a roster, and a constitution.
- If you need assistance with writing a constitution, please use these sample constitutions or feel free to contact Student Engagement or the ASCMC Vice President of Campus Organizations.
- Submit application
- Submit the forms electronically through the Application Charter form
- The application will be reviewed by the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and the ASCMC Vice President of Campus Organizations. If the application is approved for charter, you will receive an email confirmation and the link to complete the online Club Orientation. Before your application is chartered, you may be required to meet with the ASCMC Vice President of Campus Organizations or the Assistant Director of Student Engagement.
- Complete the Club Leader Orientation
- Approved organizations’ officers will complete a club and organizations training to prepare them to lead a successful organization. A minimum of two officers are required to complete the orientation annually. As soon as the organization completes the training requirement, it may begin/resume operating and meeting.
- Optional: If you would like to request funding through ASCMC, please fill out the Clubs Discretionary Request Form.
ASCMC
The Associated Students of Claremont McKenna College (ASCMC) is the official student government of Claremont McKenna College. The primary mission of ASCMC is to serve, represent, and lead the CMC student body through direct advocacy work, inclusive programming, and campus organization funding. ASCMC is comprised of an executive board and a student senate.
To visit the ASCMC website, visit ASCMC.org.
College Programming Board
CPB is a student-run organization charged with the creation, organization, and implementation of inclusive programming for the students of Claremont McKenna College. Working in close collaboration with the Student Activities Staff, CPB provides a multitude of programs on nights and weekends for students to enjoy. Past CPB events have included weekly Friday night movies, anti-stress activities during finals, and off-campus excursions to Disneyland, the LACMA, and other iconic Los Angeles destinations.
If you would like see our upcoming events, current board members, and stay up to date on all things CPB check out our Instagram! We value your input and involvement with helping to shape programs that will ignite interest and participation from our peers.
To contact the board with event ideas or suggestions, or to learn more about becoming a member, please email us at cpb@cmc.edu.
CMC Cares
If you notice or sense any concerning behaviors, please let us know. This information will be forwarded to the appropriate staff in the Dean of Students office.
If you feel concerned for a student’s immediate safety, please contact Campus Safety at (909) 607-2000.