Start a Club - Algonquin Students' Association

How do I start a club?

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 detailed in the Club Policies document and must be approved by the Clubs and Communities Coordinator.

The SA will not approve any club:

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

Apply for a Club

FAQ

Club applications are open year-round. Applications will be processed during the following periods:

Fall 2025 applications will be processed during:

  • September 1 – September 12, 2025
  • October 3 – October 10, 2025
  • November 1 – November 7, 2025

Winter 2026 applications will be processed during:

  • January 12 – January 23, 2026
  • February 1 – February 7, 2026
  • March 1 – March 7, 2026

Spring 2026 applications will be processed during:

  • May 11 – May 22, 2026
  • June 1 – June 7, 2026
  • July 5 – July 11, 2026

Applicants will be contacted during these periods to discuss their application status and when the proceeding club leader training will take place, following the processing period.

Clubs need 10 (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 student 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: 10
  • Pembroke Campus minimum: 5
  • Perth Campus minimum: 5

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

Club Leader Training is done both in-person and virtually.

If you are required to attend Club Leader Training, you will be notified via email prior to the training dates.

 

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