A registered student group is a group that has successfully completed the annual registration process and continues to uphold the University's Official Recognition Principles. Registration demonstrates that the club is operating in accordance with University requirements and recognised standards of governance, compliance, and accountability. 

Maintaining registered status with the University enables groups to access a range of benefits, resources, and support services available to registered student groups, including:  

• Applying for Student Group grants and funding opportunities. 
• University rooms, spaces, and equipment. 
• Using the University of Auckland's name in an official capacity, where approved. 
• Participating in Clubs Expo and other University-sponsored engagement opportunities. 
• Accessing support, resources, and other benefits available to registered clubs. 

Stay up to date with key deadlines and events throughout the year. Be sure to check key dates for club registrations, funding applications, and more. Keeping track of these dates will help your club stay organised, active, and ready to make the most of every opportunity. 

Discover the ins and outs of club management with this practical guide. Whether you're a new or returning executive, this guide serves as your go-to resource for keeping your club on track and ensuring all key requirements are met throughout the year. It also makes an excellent handover guide, helping future executives transition smoothly into their roles. 

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Learn the key registration requirements for University of Auckland student groups, including membership thresholds, executive roles, governance, funding compliance and required training.

We offer a range of trainings to members of student groups including, but not limited to:

• Addressing Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination on campus
• Creating Cultures of Consent and Respect
• Chat the Weird Out
• Fire Warden
• First Aid

Discover how University of Auckland Student Groups can access funding. Learn about funding tracks, eligibility, evaluation criteria for clubs and societies, as well as receipting.

Have a quick question you need answered? Stop by our drop-in sessions and check in with one of our administrators.

During semester, these sessions are held on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11.30am-1.30pm online. Appointments are limited to 15 minutes per group. Drop-in sessions do not run during semester break.

Registered university clubs can request rooms, equipment, or both by filling out a booking request form for either a Basic Event or Special Event. For multiple space bookings, a drop-in consultation is required. 

Planning an event on campus? Learn the difference between Basic and Special Events, and discover the policies, guidelines and processes you need to know to ensure your event is safe, compliant and successful. 

The Club Support and Engagement Committee guides and supports student clubs to operate safely, fairly, and in alignment with University values. It manages club recognition, advises on governance, helps resolve disputes, and fosters a welcoming and active campus community.

Concerns relating to misconduct, behaviour, or the governance of a group or it's members may be raised through either an informal or formal complaint submitted to the Student Groups team.

Informal

Informal governance concerns, misconduct matters, or complaints typically relate to issues that may be resolved through discussion, clarification, or mediation. Where appropriate, individuals are encouraged to seek resolution within the club in the first instance, including by raising the matter directly with the relevant individual or club leadership. Where internal resolution is not appropriate, unsuccessful, or the matter is of a more serious nature, a formal complaint may be submitted to the Student Groups team.

Formal

Formal complaints are more serious issues which require a formal and structured response. This should be be raised to the Student Groups team in writing by emailing studentgroups@auckland.ac.nz within the same academic year that the incident occurred. Formal complaints will require evidence to to be provided to support the claim. The Club Support and Engagement Committee will request a report with evidence, and will also allow for the other party involved to submit a report or evidence.

Any party seeking to appeal a decision must submit their appeal to the Student Groups in writing to studentgroups@auckland.ac.nz within one calendar month of the decision being communicated. Formal appeals will be reviewed by the Club Support and Engagement Committee. Where the Committee considers it appropriate, it may undertake further investigation into the matters raised in the appeal before reaching a decision. 

• Student Conduct Office
• Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care
• The University Health and Counselling Services 
• Reporting security, theft and related concerns
• AUSA Independent Advice