Starting a Student Group

Students interested in forming a recognized student group must be in their second year of study. They may submit a proposal to Student Programs and Events that includes:

a petition signed by 50 Chicago Booth students who the support the formation of the group
a mission statement, which includes why the group fulfills a unique need not addressed by current Chicago Booth groups
a budget that states how the group will generate revenue as well as projected expenses and
a calendar of events for the first year of operation

Student Group Criteria

Proposals are accepted throughout the year and will be reviewed by Student Programs and Events. All approved student groups are required to meet the following criteria in order to remain officially recognized:

maintain at least one, but no more than seven, co-chairs
new co-chairs must attend student group leader training session scheduled in early spring
participate in the Full-Time MBA Programs Student Organization Fairs throughout the year
maintain a minimum group membership of 20
hold one event per quarter
hold an election/application process for selecting new leaders and transition group leadership before the last day in January of winter quarter