CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR
CLUBS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR
What are Clubs?
Registered clubs are social organisations that tap on the school’s resources (whether funds or space) to operate. They may organise nation-wide, school-wide or members-only activities. They must submit a constitution to Cornell and must adhere to the Campus Code of Conduct.
They are mostly not representatives of the school. However, there are a few that deal with matters directly pertaining to the school (e.g. Student Assembly)
Why Join Clubs?
Stress relief
Personal growth
Employability
Social circle
Sense of community
Disclaimers/Reality check
Which Club?
What is the Degree of Club Involvement Required?
Varies greatly from club to club and even within a club (dependent on whether you run for executive board). May have one event a semester or meet once a month for meetings, or take 5-10 hours a week and frequently go on weekend trips/out-of-state competitions
Process of selection for executive board varies (either elected by all members or selected by the outgoing executive board members), but every club has at least a President, Treasurer, and two more board members
How to Join?
The application process for clubs vary greatly. Some are open to everyone and you can simply sign up for their mailing list. Some require multiple rounds of selection. During the week of ClubFest, many clubs will make their selection process known.
Broadly speaking, there are these categories of clubs which tend to have certain application processes: