Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is full of opportunities. The student organizations on our campus are thriving, each of them providing unique opportunities to make your TAMIU experience all that you want it to be. So go ahead-check out the amazing array of opportunities awaiting you. Then make them yours.

Becoming a Student Organization at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) presents a terrific opportunity to serve the campus community, develop skills within the group, and have a good time in the process. To become a recognized student organization at TAMIU, you will need to:

1. Schedule a meeting with the Director or Associate Director of Student Affairs to discuss the proposed organization and secure the appropriate forms.
2. Become familiar with The Leader and TAMIU rules/regulations concerning student organizations.
3. Secure at least one (1) advisor for the organization. At least one advisor must be a full-time staff or faculty member at TAMIU.
4. Complete the necessary registration forms and submit to the Office of Student Affairs. The necessary forms are:
   • Student Organization Registration Form (must be completed every academic year).
   • Roster Form (must be completed every academic year and for any new members).
   • Constitution and by-laws signed by all officers and your advisor(s). Every constitution and/or by-laws must be voted and approved by the majority of your members and have the signatures of all officers and advisors.
5. Have your President (or equivalent), Risk Management Officer (or equivalent), and Advisor attend a state mandated Risk Management Training.

In 2007, the Texas legislature passed a bill mandating risk management training for student organizations. As a result, TAMIU is legally obligated to provide this training to student organizations. The training will be provided during the academic year and will be beneficial to you and your organization.

Our risk management training is required for the President (or equivalent), Risk Management Officer (or equivalent), and Advisor of every student organization. After the training, it is your responsibility to present a summary to the rest of the organizations members. Please keep in mind that this is state law! You are legally obligated to convey this training onto your members!

If your organization fails to meet this risk management requirement, as dictated by state law, will be subject to the following sanctions:

1. Prohibited from hosting special events/fundraisers.
2. Placed on organizational probation. If your organization fails comply with this required training, you will be declared inactive and lose your recognition as a student organization.

If you have questions about this required, state mandated training, please contact our office.