A new student may gather information in the Spring semester, and petition for recognition at the beginning of the Fall semester. Only currently registered St. John’s University students in good academic standing may start an organization. You will need to participate in the Power to Organize Process for Fall 2023 facilitated by SGI, Inc.  The application process and guidelines are typically released at the beginning of the academic year and all students have the option to petition for recognition under SGI Inc on the Queens campus. 

Note participation in the Power to Organize Process does not guarantee recognition. The process and requirements can change every year and are based on the guidelines set forth by the SGI Executive Board. At the beginning of the fall semester please connect with SGI, Inc for more information.  Below are some tips to prepare for petitioning; the process is created by and for recognition under SGI-Queens and is released in the Fall semester.

Renewing an Inactive Organization:

Similar to starting a new organization, students interested in reactivating an existing organization must complete the “Application for Power to Re-Organize,” and follow the steps for starting a new organization.