Setting up my own CCA

Hi everyone!

Does anyone here know how to go about setting up your own CCA? What are the steps? Who should I approach?

Thanks!

- Lynn

Hi Lynn!

I recently set up my own CCA so here's how to do it (with reference to the Student Organizations FAQ)

1. Check the OSA website for the directory of University-endorsed student organizations, societies and interest groups to make sure there isn't one already.
2. Craft a proposal detailing the objectives, activities and benefits of your proposed student organization to activity@nus.edu.sg. It has to highlight how your activities would contribute to campus vibrancy. It is very important to include how your club will be sustainable both financially and in terms of leadership in the long run. Provide evidence that there is interest in your activities within the student community.
3. A Student Activities Officer will contact you to discuss the viability and sustainability of your proposed CCA
4. Once approved, an announcement will be made by OSA on your formation as a students' interest group.
5. After a probation period of 24 months, your interest group may seek OSA's approval to proceed with formal application to become a registered student society with the Registry of Societies (ROS).

In my experience of setting up NUS Funkstyles, a dance club that focuses on the genres of popping and locking, I approached NUS Cultural Activities Club to join them as a subclub. I had to create a proposal and prepare a budget plan to show the sustainability of the club in the long run. It would be even better for the club to be self-sustainable and not need any funding from the school. It took me about 1.5 years for me and my friends to get it up and running so do consider starting early if you want to see your club up and running during your 3 or 4 years at NUS

Hi Melissa! Thanks for the help!

-Lynn