Lead Your Organization

All student organizations at the University of Maryland, Baltimore have a responsibility to know, understand and adhere to UMB policies, procedures, and guidance as well as local, state, and federal laws. Here are some important policies and guidance to keep in mind:   

Policies and procedures include: All-Comers Guidance, Hazing, Health Education & Clinical Care Guidance, Title IX. 

All-Comers Guidance

All student organizations must allow any student to participate, which includes becoming a member, regardless of their protected status or beliefs. All students should be allowed to become an officer regardless of their protected status.   

Student organizations are permitted to hold meetings and events that are only open to members, officers, and/or executive boards that are intended for members only.  

To be a "recognized" and/or registered student organization, the organization’s constitution, bylaws, and activities should be in compliance with this all-comers guidance. All student organizations that receive University funding or utilize University resources for events must comply with the all-comers guidance.

Hazing 

The hazing policy and hazing prevention resources can be found on the Hazing Prevention at UMB website.  

Health Education & Clinical Care Guidance  

Student organizations are not permitted to engage in health education or direct clinical care without faculty approval and supervision, where appropriate. Consult with your Student Affairs Deans Office and/or UMB Student Affairs to learn additional information about expectations or if you have questions.

Title IX & Nondiscrimination Policies and Procedures 

To review UMB’s Title IX & Nondiscrimination policies, procedures, and resources, please visit the Office of Accountability and Compliance's website: Policies and Procedures - Accountability and Compliance UMB's Policy Library

Registration and Re-Registration Defined

All student organizations can be registered on UMBengaged, the official university listing of student organizations at UMB.  

Benefits of being registered Include: 

• Access to digital display, flyer, and poster templates 
• Submit room reservation requests for locations on campus  
• Eligibility for funding, where applicable
• Meeting one requirement for eligibility to apply for affiliated status with the USGA. 
• Manage your organization digitally on UMBengaged including:   
  • Officer elections 
  • Access to a website 
  • Event marketing 
  • Forms management 
  • Community building 
  • Engagement tracking 
  • Student membership and recruitment 
• Transition planning 
• Succession planning 
• And more... 

To maintain access to the benefits listed above, student organizations are required to update their organization information annually in UMBengaged through a process called Re-Registration. 

Re-Registration Process (current student organizations)

Students have an opportunity to create community in your School/Program and/or across the University through leading a student organization at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Part of the responsibility of leading a student organization includes ensuring that your group is registered on an annual basis.  

The registration process is mandatory for all student organizations who want to use UMBengaged. Registering your existing student organization is simple, and includes the following:  

1. Student organization name  
2. Updated Constitution (Sample Constitution), if applicable   

a. Please note, there are some changes in the sample constitution. You are welcome to review and make updates to your student organization constitution.

3. Updated student organization officers: 

a. President (UMB student) 
b. Vice-President (UMB student) 
c. Other officers (UMB student) 
d. Advisor (UMB staff/faculty) 

4. Confirm your School/Program contact or USGA Affiliated Status
5. Confirm your understanding of the UMB All-Comers Guidance (see policies and procedures above)

Quick Tips and More Information

Feel free to view the How to Start your Student Organization Re-registration Form Instructions for a visual aid in how to start your re-registration. 

Information about the All-Comers Guidance can be found online. The Fall 2025 re-registration deadline is Thursday, October 31, 2025 at 12 Noon. If you have questions, please email the UMB Student Success, Leadership, and Engagement (SSLE) team at DL-StudentOrgs@umaryland.edu. 

Registration Process for New Student Organizations

New student organizations can register in the student engagement platform, UMBengaged. Additional information can be found online at Starting A New Student Organization.

Student organizations can be affiliated or receive support from a School/Program OR affiliated status with the University Student Government Association (USGA). Please contact the following to request additional information:   

• School/Program Student Organizations: Student Affairs Deans in each School 
• University Wide Student Organizations: Student organizations may be eligible to become a USGA Affiliated Group through a separate process. Please review the USGA Constitution for additional information.