Club Services
Being part of a club on campus is a great way to meet new people, share similar interests and/or learn something new. It’s important to find a healthy balance between your school work and your social activities while in University. What better way than to join or start a campus club?
There is an incredibly diverse selection of existing clubs to choose from, just visit the Student Organization Portal to check them out. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Go ahead and fill out a SCSU Club Registration Form! Whether its advice on putting on a club event, applying for Club Funding or booking a room in the Student Centre, we’ve got you covered.
SCSU Recognized Club Services
Club Services for the 2023-2024 School Year will commence on September 22nd, after the 1st Clubs Training Date.
Booking
Please note that Clubs have a maximum of ten (10) hours a week in regard to booking services.
Posting & Printing
The SCSU takes care of your club’s campus-wide promoting both through social media and physical posters. Printing Service guidelines TBA.
Lockers & Equipment Rentals
The SCSU provides lockers services for clubs. Please ensure that you bring a $20.00 cash deposit and one of the club’s signing officers when requesting for one. Please read the Terms of Use before inquiring about a locker.
Equipment rental services are also provided, please read the terms of use if you are interested in renting out equipment for your club.
Funding
The SCSU provides funding for recognized and renewed clubs. Here are the funding deadlines for the 2023-2024 school year:
Fall Semester: Monday, October 23, 2023
For September 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2023 events: November 23rd, 2022
For November 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 events: January 23rd, 2024
For January 1st, 2024 and February 29th, 2024 events: March 23rd, 2024
For March 1st, 2023 and March 31st, 2023 events: April 11th, 2024
SCSU Club Recognition
Interested in starting a club? Whether it’s Academic, Faith, Athletic or Community-based, we can’t wait to hear your ideas!
Please click the link below and fully complete the SCSU Club Recognition Form. Be sure to include all required documents and complete the checklist prior to submitting it to the SCSU office.
Please Note: Clubs who do not include the required banking information and letter from The Department of Student Life will hold a “pending” status until all documents have been provided. We encourage you to complete the renewal process in its entirety in order to be an approved SCSU club.
Club Training
So you’ve handed in your SCSU Club Recognition Package, only one more step to becoming fully recognized by the SCSU and gaining access to the many great Club Services we have to offer!
Clubs who participate in the SCSU Club Training are eligible for club printing, funding, locker space, room and table bookings, involvement in the many exciting club activities and more.
What will you take away from Club Training? Everything you need to know about running and maintaining a successful club on campus. How to book a room, apply for funding, book a space, apply for a locker, information on promoting club events and much more.
Please Note: this is not the same as the DSL Orientation. This training is SCSU-specific and must also be completed.
Clubs are only required to participate in the training once per school year. Please see the link below to reserve your spot for the next training date. Space is limited and fills up fast so sign up soon!
Club Training Dates
Fall Semester: Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Club Funding
For events conducted after March 2023, the current VP Campus Life will try to approve the remaining reimbursements however it is not guaranteed. There is a possibility that the next VP Campus Life will review reimbursement applications for the month of April 2023 and it could take up to 6 months for funding to be released.
Please ensure you are only submitting applications for the period of time indicated for each deadline.
If your budget is over $1000, you will have to schedule a meeting with the Vice-President Campus Life and prepare a budget presentation. For more information, please email VP Campus Life at campuslife@scsu.ca.
2023-2024 Club Funding Deadlines
Fall Semester: Monday, October 23, 2023
For September 1st, 2023 and October 31st, 2023 events: November 23rd, 2022
For November 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023 events: January 23rd, 2024
For January 1st, 2024 and February 29th, 2024 events: March 23rd, 2024
For March 1st, 2023 and March 31st, 2023 events: April 11th, 2024
Clubs Week
During the beginning of the Fall and Winter semester of every year, clubs are given the opportunity to participate in Clubs Week. Clubs Week collectively markets and display UTSC’s variety of clubs available for students.
Clubs Week will be taking place:
September 25th - September 29th, 2023