Student Life

Student Organizations

Chartered Organizations			Specially Affiliated Organizations
These organizations are commissioned by the University for particular purposes and maintained within the Office of Student Life. Chartered Organizations are given a budget, assigned a Student Life staff advisor, and also complete the Chartered Organizations Recognition Packet annually to continue their charter.			These organizations are directly supervised by a specific University department. They receive similar benefits as the Recognized Organizations, however their budgets are maintained by their respective department. Special Affiliated Organizations complete the Special Affiliation Packet annually.

Student Organization Union (SOU)			Recognized Organizations
The Student Organizations Union convenes representatives from all St. Edward's University student organizations to provide a forum for networking, support, and leadership development. Additionally, the SOU provides students with a voice for recommendations for Student Life program enhancement. If you would like additional information or have any questions about joining an existing group or creating a new one, contact the Office of Student Life at 448-8422, pick up a brochure at Ragsdale 304, or contact a Student Organization Peer Advisor:			We have a variety of recognized organizations that represent the following categories: academic and professional community service honor societies cultural special interest These organizations complete the Recognition Packet annually and receive benefits from the Office of Student Life such as meeting and activity space, participation in University events, a University account, and use of available facilities, supplies, equipment, and services.

St. Edward's University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
512-448-8400