Start a Club

Welcome to the DCSA Clubs platform

Start with DCSA

  • Any full-time student can start their own club or join an already existing club
  • Clubs are able to host meetings and events throughout the semester that reflect their specific interests
  • DCSA supports club leaders through access to a club budget, access to event supplies, room bookings, logistics and planning support for all club initiatives

How to Start Your Own Club

  • To start a club, fill out the “Start a Club” Application Form
  • Club leaders must be full-time students
  • No experience is needed to start a club, leaders will be given training and supported through planning and programming for the club

Club Eligibility & Policy Guidelines

  • All clubs must be open to all students regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, political affiliation, including religious and cultural clubs
  • Physical Clubs (Clubs with the purpose of performing a sport or related activity ie: Running, Yoga, Basketball, Archery, etc) are not permitted through DCSA Clubs Policy
  • Fraternities and sororities, and groups associated with fraternities and sororities, are not permitted by DCSA Clubs

"*" indicates required fields

Section 1

Information about your Club.

This 3 Section form will guide you through the process of petitioning to start a Club with DCSA.

Please refer to the Clubs Guidebook for further details and a more in-depth explanation of the policy, expectations and guidelines for DCSA Clubs.

This question determines what type of hobby, topic or academic area of study that your group will focus on.
This question determines what type of activities your group will produce. Some examples are; weekly meetings, workshops, guest speakers, contests, and more. This question is not binding and provides an idea of what the club will provide in terms of programming for its members.
*Please Note: Clubs can not include the name s group names must be appropriate (appropriateness is determined by the club manager based on their discretion)
This description will be posted online to attract prospective members to your group. Please be descriptive in the type of initiatives your group will host. *Please note your description may be edited for grammar and spelling.

Section 2

Club Leadership

What is the name and contact information for primary contact for this Club?

This question determines who the key contact will be for your club to communicate with the club manager. At least 1 full-time Durham College student must be named.

Most clubs opt for the default structure wherein the leader operates as president - however other structures are possible. Not all roles must be filled upon starting a club but are recommended to be filled as the club grows to designate specific responsibilities.
This question determines who the key contacts will be for your club and their designated responsibilities.

Section 3

Policy, Legal, and Acceptance of Responsibility

Please review and accept the attached club policy:*
Does the primary contact for the club agree to their responsibility of communicating with the club manager?*