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The Bulldog - For the SWOSU Family

Student Organizations

Clubs/Organizations

The Coordinator of Student Activities, Room 214, Stafford Center, coordinates information regarding SWOSU recognized student organizations. Each organization is required to Register an Organization - HilltopCentral by the third Monday in September of each academic year and at any other time during the year when information becomes outdated (such as when officers are elected/replaced) to maintain active, official student organization status. The Office of the Dean of Students will approve Re-Registrations for a student organization. You will need the following for your Re-Registration on HilltopCentral:

  • A list of officers of the organization with current contact information.
  • Roster of active members with SWOSU student email addresses.
  • Full-time SWOSU faculty or staff sponsor for the organization.

All materials for maintaining official organization status must be submitted via HilltopCentral to be considered for official renewal. Only those meeting this deadline will be considered for priority funding by the Student Allocation Committee. Automatic funding will be awarded at the beginning of the academic year based on use of prior year funding and Council of President's attendance. Additional funding may be requested through the allocation hearing process. Spring allocation funding can be requested if the funding is available. Student Organizations that received allocations funding in the previous academic year but failed to spend any of the money will be ineligible to apply for allocations funds for one academic year. Any organization that receives 290 University funding is ineligible to apply.

The president of each recognized student organization is a member of the Council of Presidents. This body works with SGA, the DOS and university administration to create leadership opportunities, dynamic activities on campus, and are provided all information needed to operate their respective organization. Attendance by the president (or designee) is required for continued funding. 

To charter a new group, check with the DOS. New groups will be funded through the DOS’s office as they form and are approved.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) was originated to serve students and to provide pathways for student advocacy and engagement with SWOSU Administration. The SGA serves as the forum for student interests, opinions, and concerns; its members also coordinate many social activities designed to promote student engagement. Student government is funded through student activity fees, and Vice President for Student Services serves as the advisor of the Association.  The SGA offices are located on the first floor of the Memorial Student Union with officers and cabinet members maintaining regular office hours to be accessible for the student body.

SGA meetings are typically held in the Stafford building in room 104. All meetings of the Student Government Association are open to the public, and students are encouraged to attend. If a student has problems, concerns, or questions regarding the university or student government, they are encouraged to contact SGA officers through e-mail at sga@swosu.edu.