Starting a club

Starting a club

Learn how to start a club or society affiliated with RMIT Student Life.

Starting a Student Life club or society is a great way to make like-minded friends, engage with the RMIT community and learn life-long skills of management and organisation. 

Any students wanting to start a club with the RMIT Student Union (RUSU) should first visit the RUSU website. 

Steps to starting a Student Life club

There are some basic requirements to start a club with RMIT Student Life, these include the following:
 

1. Find members

  • Have at least 15 interested people, of which at least 10 must be current RMIT students.
  • Make sure to get their name and student numbers! 

Take a look at RMIT Student Life club member requirements. 
 

2. Find committee members

  • Have at least four (4) people interested in being on the committee to run the club.
  • Here are the positions that have to be filled in your club committee: 
    • President.
    • Vice President.
    • Secretary.
    • Treasurer.

Read more about creating a club committee and holding committee meetings. 
 

3. Talk to the RMIT Student Life Clubs Team

  • Make a time to catch up with the Club Program Coordinator.
  • You can set up a time by emailing clubs@rmit.edu.au.
     

4. Complete the required paperwork

New clubs are required to submit the following (log in required):

  • Business Canvas: Your club business plan for the year. 
  • Succession Plan: Provide your clubs intentions, strategies and potential committee candidates for the following year and onwards.
  • Access request: Complete this form for all club leaders who need access to your Club email account, the Student Life clubs management system,  or any on-campus space.
  • Executive contacts list: Provide your club contacts addresses and telephone numbers.
     

5. Finalising your club

After your paperwork is approved. Your club is almost ready to go. The following will be created for your club:

  • Bank account.
  • Email.
  • Website.

You can learn more about club finances and how to access your club email account and club website. 

Once you’ve started your club, The Student Life Clubs Team will be in touch about next steps, including professional development and promotional opportunities.

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