Clubs Registration
Registration for official clubs status is open all year long and can be done by opening up the simple form below. There are a few things you should know before you register.
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Is your club in compliance with the Clubs Policy Manual found here?
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Is your club associated with a Recognized Student Government of a faculty? If this is the case you should contact your Student Government and ask them for the simpler Associations Registration form that will allow you to skip some parts of the regular clubs registration.
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Does your club already exist? We do prevent identical clubs from registering, so before starting a club check our large list of clubs and see if the club you are making already exists. If that is the case you can always contact the club to get involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I register my club?
Registering your club comes with a large list of benefits. The main ones being club funding, promotion on the CVUO website, the ability to co-host events with both CVUO and UOSU, getting volunteer hours for your members, room and table bookings on campus and much more.
What is the difference between a club and an association?
An association is a club that is registered with a preexisting organization on campus that is not Campus Vibez or the University of Ottawa Student Union. The biggest examples of this are clubs that are registered under their faculties Recognized Student Governments (previously known as Federate Bodies). Associations don’t have to follow some rules outline in the Clubs Policy Manual but instead are held accountable by the organization they are registered under while reaping the benefits of being a club. Associations can register through CVUO by contacting their governing bodies.
I don’t have any bilingual members on my club, what should I do?
Though it is not an absolute requirement for clubs to be bilingual it is highly encouraged as it is important for representation of both of our official languages and also will help you reach out to more students. If you don’t have any bilingual members you can always reach out to us or the Bilingualism Center to help you make that transition.
How do I make a bank account for my club?
To make a bank account under your club’s name you will first need to get in touch with a bank of your choice and let them know your intentions of wanting to make a bank account for your student club. Make sure to do some research before picking a bank as many of them offer various benefits. It is very possible that the bank will ask you to get a letter proving your club’s status, in which case you will send an email to and we will send you a letter to show to your bank.
