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STEP-BY-STEP CHECKLISTS
Select Your Organizations Unique Registration Pathway & Checklist
Verify your registration track and access your customized checklist.
Unsure Which Pathway to Follow? | Check Your Status First
Do not guess your registration pathway. Selecting the wrong track, such as submitting a brand-new application for an existing organization, results in an automatic denial.
Search our status on our Student Organization Status Lookup Sheet to verify your group's official standing on campus. Simply search for your organization by name to find your designated status: Re-Registering, Frozen, or Formerly Inactive.
Note: If your group is registering for the very first time your name will not appear on this sheet. Select the New Organization pathway below.
Re-Registering Organizations | Currently Active
For active organizations renewing their annual registration.
Pre-Registration | Before You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 0: Checklist Download
- Make a copy of the registration checklist for your organization to use
Step 1: Roster
- Minimum Membership: My organization has a minimum of 6 members (1 President, 1 Treasurer, 1 Staff Advisor, 3 Other Students)
- UMD Email Rule: My organization has a roster document prepared with only @umd.edu email addresses for all members
- Separation of Roles: My organization’s President and Treasurer are two different members of the organization
Step 2: Officer Training
- Course Enrollment: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have enrolled in the SORC ELMs Course
- Completion Date: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have completed their Officer Training Module in ELMs on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Certificate Saved: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have received their personal certificate of completion
Step 3: Advisor
- Advisor Verified: My organization has a faculty/staff advisor(s)
- Active Employment: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) is currently employed by the University of Maryland, College Park
- Agreement Submission: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) has completed an advisor agreement form on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Log Verification: My organization has confirmed their organization is listed on the advisor agreement tracking sheet
Step 4: Constitution
- Parent/Affiliate Disclosure: My organization has disclosed affiliate or parent organizations in their constitution (If Applicable) Example: APO Organization Constitution
- Student Control: My organization is directed and controlled by currently enrolled University of Maryland, College Park students
- Mission: My organization has a mission statement included in their constitution
- Review/Ratification Date: My organization has a ratification date or a date of last review included in their constitution
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement of non-discrimination in their constitution provided by SORC
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement agreeing to abide by University of Maryland policies in their constitution provided by SORC
- Naming & Trademark: My organization has a name that abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not conduct commercial activities that contribute, either directly or indirectly, to the private financial benefit of any individuals or organization other than the student organization itself or the University of Maryland, College Park.
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not use this student organization or their position to benefit a private commercial enterprise, organization or individual other than the student organization or the University of Maryland.
Registration Submission | When You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Milestone 1: Checklist & Submitting Officer (Detailed Checklist Step: 0)
- Pre-Registration Checklist: My organization has completed the pre-registration checklist
- Submitting Officer: My organization has identified if the President or the Treasurer will be the sole person to submit our registration
Milestone 2: Organization Identify (Detailed Checklist Step: 3)
- No Name Change: I have not changed my organization’s name during the registration process (Change Request Form)
- Naming & Trademark: My organization's name abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- Organization Profile: I have reviewed and updated my organization's profile
Milestone 3: File Uploads (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 7, 9, 10)
- Constitution/Bylaws: I have uploaded my organization's most up to date constitution in accordance with the listed requirements
- Roster: I have uploaded my organizations roster in accordance with the listed requirements
- Officer Training and Quizzes: I have uploaded each listed Presidents(s) Treasurer(s) and personal certificates of completion
Milestone 4: Acknowledgments & Terms (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12)
- I have read, understood, agree, and/or responded to these sections in full
- Organization Categories: I have selected the categories that best best defines my organization
Milestone 5: Final Review & Submission (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 13, 14)
- Review Submission: I have reviewed and completed all the necessary steps to submit my organizations registration for approval
- Submit: I have clicked the blue submit button
Post-Registration | After You Submitted Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 1:
- I have received a confirmation of submission email
Step 2:
- Check back daily to see if your submission has been denied or approved (Registration Tracking Sheet)
Step 3:
- My organization has reached approval before the registration deadline
New Organizations | First-Time Registration
For student groups registering for the very first time on campus.
Pre-Registration | Before You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 0: Checklist Download
- Make a copy of the registration checklist for your organization to use
Step 1: Intent To Start
- My organization has submitted an intent to start a new organization form
Step 2: New Organization Welcome Meeting
- My organization had at least 1 member attend a new organization welcome meeting during or after the Spring 2026 semester (Limited dates available)
- Session 1: Monday, September 28, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. (EST) | Virtual (Zoom)
- Session 2: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5 p.m. (EST) | Student Involvement Suite (Stamp, 0208)
- Session 3: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 4 p.m. (EST) | Student Involvement Suite (Stamp, 0208)
- Session 4 (Final): Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 5 p.m. (EST) | Student Involvement Suite (Stamp, 0208)
Step 1: Roster
- Minimum Membership: My organization has a minimum of 6 members (1 President, 1 Treasurer, 1 Staff Advisor, 3 Other Students)
- UMD Email Rule: My organization has a roster document prepared with only @umd.edu email addresses for all members
- Separation of Roles: My organization’s President and Treasurer are two different members of the organization
Step 2: Officer Training
- Course Enrollment: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have enrolled in the SORC ELMs Course
- Completion Date: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have completed their Officer Training Module in ELMs on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Certificate Saved: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have received their personal certificate of completion
Step 3: Advisor
- Advisor Verified: My organization has a faculty/staff advisor(s)
- Active Employment: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) is currently employed by the University of Maryland, College Park
- Agreement Submission: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) has completed an advisor agreement form on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Log Verification: My organization has confirmed their organization is listed on the advisor agreement tracking sheet
Step 4: Constitution | Sample Constitution
- Parent/Affiliate Disclosure: My organization has disclosed affiliate or parent organizations in their constitution (If Applicable) Example: APO Organization Constitution
- Student Control: My organization is directed and controlled by currently enrolled University of Maryland, College Park students
- Mission: My organization has a mission statement included in their constitution
- Review/Ratification Date: My organization has a ratification date or a date of last review included in their constitution
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement of non-discrimination in their constitution provided by SORC
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement agreeing to abide by University of Maryland policies in their constitution provided by SORC
- Naming & Trademark: My organization has a name that abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not conduct commercial activities that contribute, either directly or indirectly, to the private financial benefit of any individuals or organization other than the student organization itself or the University of Maryland, College Park.
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not use this student organization or their position to benefit a private commercial enterprise, organization or individual other than the student organization or the University of Maryland.
Registration Submission | When You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Milestone 1: Checklist & Submitting Officer (Detailed Checklist Step: 0)
- Pre-Registration Checklist: My organization has completed the pre-registration checklist
- Submitting Officer: My organization has identified if the President or the Treasurer will be the sole person to submit our registration
Milestone 2: Organization Identify (Detailed Checklist Step: 3)
- No Name Change: I have not changed my organization’s name during the registration process (Change Request Form)
- Naming & Trademark: My organization's name abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- Organization Profile: I have reviewed and updated my organization's profile
Milestone 3: File Uploads (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 7, 9, 10)
- Constitution/Bylaws: I have uploaded my organization's most up to date constitution in accordance with the listed requirements
- Roster: I have uploaded my organizations roster in accordance with the listed requirements
- Officer Training and Quizzes: I have uploaded each listed Presidents(s) Treasurer(s) and personal certificates of completion
Milestone 4: Acknowledgments & Terms (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12)
- I have read, understood, agree, and/or responded to these sections in full
- Organization Categories: I have selected the categories that best best defines my organization
Milestone 5: Final Review & Submission (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 13, 14)
- Review Submission: I have reviewed and completed all the necessary steps to submit my organizations registration for approval
- Submit: I have clicked the blue submit button
Post-Registration | After You Submitted Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 1:
- I have received a confirmation of submission email
Step 2:
- Check back daily to see if your submission has been denied or approved (Registration Tracking Sheet)
Step 3:
- My organization has reached approval before the registration deadline
Frozen Organizations | Lapsed Registration In The Last 1 To 2 Cycles
For groups who missed registration in the last 1 to 2 cycles.
Pre-Registration | Before You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 0: Checklist Download
- Make a copy of the registration checklist for your organization to use
Step 1: TerpLink Support
- I have access to my organization’s TerpLink page and can access the registration forms
- I do not have access to my organization's TerpLink page and my organization has emailed SORC to gain access to their TerpLink page (If Applicable)
Step 2: Roster
- Minimum Membership: My organization has a minimum of 6 members (1 President, 1 Treasurer, 1 Staff Advisor, 3 Other Students)
- UMD Email Rule: My organization has a roster document prepared with only @umd.edu email addresses for all members
- Separation of Roles: My organization’s President and Treasurer are two different members of the organization
Step 3: Officer Training
- Course Enrollment: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have enrolled in the SORC ELMs Course
- Completion Date: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have completed their Officer Training Module in ELMs on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Certificate Saved: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have received their personal certificate of completion
Step 4: Advisor
- Advisor Verified: My organization has a faculty/staff advisor(s)
- Active Employment: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) is currently employed by the University of Maryland, College Park
- Agreement Submission: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) has completed an advisor agreement form on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Log Verification: My organization has confirmed their organization is listed on the advisor agreement tracking sheet
Step 5: Constitution
- Parent/Affiliate Disclosure: My organization has disclosed affiliate or parent organizations in their constitution (If Applicable) Example: APO Organization Constitution
- Student Control: My organization is directed and controlled by currently enrolled University of Maryland, College Park students
- Mission: My organization has a mission statement included in their constitution
- Review/Ratification Date: My organization has a ratification date or a date of last review included in their constitution
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement of non-discrimination in their constitution provided by SORC
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement agreeing to abide by University of Maryland policies in their constitution provided by SORC
- Naming & Trademark: My organization has a name that abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not conduct commercial activities that contribute, either directly or indirectly, to the private financial benefit of any individuals or organization other than the student organization itself or the University of Maryland, College Park.
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not use this student organization or their position to benefit a private commercial enterprise, organization or individual other than the student organization or the University of Maryland.
Registration Submission | When You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Milestone 1: Checklist & Submitting Officer (Detailed Checklist Step: 0)
- Pre-Registration Checklist: My organization has completed the pre-registration checklist
- Submitting Officer: My organization has identified if the President or the Treasurer will be the sole person to submit our registration
Milestone 2: Organization Identify (Detailed Checklist Step: 3)
- No Name Change: I have not changed my organization’s name during the registration process (Change Request Form)
- Naming & Trademark: My organization's name abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- Organization Profile: I have reviewed and updated my organization's profile
Milestone 3: File Uploads (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 7, 9, 10)
- Constitution/Bylaws: I have uploaded my organization's most up to date constitution in accordance with the listed requirements
- Roster: I have uploaded my organizations roster in accordance with the listed requirements
- Officer Training and Quizzes: I have uploaded each listed Presidents(s) Treasurer(s) and personal certificates of completion
Milestone 4: Acknowledgments & Terms (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12)
- I have read, understood, agree, and/or responded to these sections in full
- Organization Categories: I have selected the categories that best best defines my organization
Milestone 5: Final Review & Submission (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 13, 14)
- Review Submission: I have reviewed and completed all the necessary steps to submit my organizations registration for approval
- Submit: I have clicked the blue submit button
Post-Registration | After You Submitted Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 1:
- I have received a confirmation of submission email
Step 2:
- Check back daily to see if your submission has been denied or approved (Registration Tracking Sheet)
Step 3:
- My organization has reached approval before the registration deadline
Formerly Inactive Organizations | Lapsed Registration Over 2 Years Ago
For groups who have been inactive for 2 or more years.
Pre-Registration | Before You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 0: Checklist Download
- Make a copy of the registration checklist for your organization to use
Step 1: TerpLink Support (Inactive in TerpLink, and not searchable.)
- My organization has emailed SORC to check if your organization is Inactive in TerpLink and needs to be reactivated to re-register
Step 2: Intent To Start
- My organization has submitted an intent to start a new organization form
Step 3: New Organization Welcome Meeting
- My organization had at least 1 member attend a new organization welcome meeting during or after the Spring 2026 semester (Limited dates available)
- Session 1: Monday, September 28, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. (EST) | Virtual (Zoom)
- Session 2: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5 p.m. (EST) | Student Involvement Suite (Stamp, 0208)
- Session 3: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 4 p.m. (EST) | Student Involvement Suite (Stamp, 0208)
- Session 4 (Final): Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 5 p.m. (EST) | Student Involvement Suite (Stamp, 0208)
Step 4: Roster
- Minimum Membership: My organization has a minimum of 6 members (1 President, 1 Treasurer, 1 Staff Advisor, 3 Other Students)
- UMD Email Rule: My organization has a roster document prepared with only @umd.edu email addresses for all members
- Separation of Roles: My organization’s President and Treasurer are two different members of the organization
Step 5: Officer Training
- Course Enrollment: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have enrolled in the SORC ELMs Course
- Completion Date: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have completed their Officer Training Module in ELMs on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Certificate Saved: My organization's President(s) and Treasurer(s) have received their personal certificate of completion
Step 6: Advisor
- Advisor Verified: My organization has a faculty/staff advisor(s)
- Active Employment: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) is currently employed by the University of Maryland, College Park
- Agreement Submission: My organization’s faculty/staff advisor(s) has completed an advisor agreement form on or after Monday, October 5, 2026
- Log Verification: My organization has confirmed their organization is listed on the advisor agreement tracking sheet
Step 7: Constitution
- Parent/Affiliate Disclosure: My organization has disclosed affiliate or parent organizations in their constitution (If Applicable) Example: APO Organization Constitution
- Student Control: My organization is directed and controlled by currently enrolled University of Maryland, College Park students
- Mission: My organization has a mission statement included in their constitution
- Review/Ratification Date: My organization has a ratification date or a date of last review included in their constitution
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement of non-discrimination in their constitution provided by SORC
- Mandatory Clause: My organization has the exact statement agreeing to abide by University of Maryland policies in their constitution provided by SORC
- Naming & Trademark: My organization has a name that abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not conduct commercial activities that contribute, either directly or indirectly, to the private financial benefit of any individuals or organization other than the student organization itself or the University of Maryland, College Park.
- No Commercial Activities: My organization, its officers, members, and faculty/staff advisors do not use this student organization or their position to benefit a private commercial enterprise, organization or individual other than the student organization or the University of Maryland.
Registration Submission | When You Submit Your Registration In TerpLink
Milestone 1: Checklist & Submitting Officer (Detailed Checklist Step: 0)
- Pre-Registration Checklist: My organization has completed the pre-registration checklist
- Submitting Officer: My organization has identified if the President or the Treasurer will be the sole person to submit our registration
Milestone 2: Organization Identify (Detailed Checklist Step: 3)
- No Name Change: I have not changed my organization’s name during the registration process (Change Request Form)
- Naming & Trademark: My organization's name abides by University of Maryland trademark guidelines
- Organization Profile: I have reviewed and updated my organization's profile
Milestone 3: File Uploads (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 7, 9, 10)
- Constitution/Bylaws: I have uploaded my organization's most up to date constitution in accordance with the listed requirements
- Roster: I have uploaded my organizations roster in accordance with the listed requirements
- Officer Training and Quizzes: I have uploaded each listed Presidents(s) Treasurer(s) and personal certificates of completion
Milestone 4: Acknowledgments & Terms (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12)
- I have read, understood, agree, and/or responded to these sections in full
- Organization Categories: I have selected the categories that best best defines my organization
Milestone 5: Final Review & Submission (Detailed Checklist Step(s): 13, 14)
- Review Submission: I have reviewed and completed all the necessary steps to submit my organizations registration for approval
- Submit: I have clicked the blue submit button
Post-Registration | After You Submitted Your Registration In TerpLink
Step 1:
- I have received a confirmation of submission email
Step 2:
- Check back daily to see if your submission has been denied or approved (Registration Tracking Sheet)
Step 3:
- My organization has reached approval before the registration deadline
REVIEWS & RESUBMISSIONS
Post-Submission Tracking & Troubleshooting
Monitor daily review logs, resolve common portal errors, and complete revision requests.
Post-Submission: 3-Step Daily Audit
1 | Confirm Submission Receipt Immediately
Check your inbox immediately after submitting in TerpLink. You must receive an automated TerpLink confirmation receipt email.
If you did not receive an email, log back in and verify that you clicked the final blue Submit button on the last page of the form.
2 | Check the Tracking Sheet Daily
Do not wait for an email update. Check the public Registration Tracking Sheet daily to see whether your submission is approved, or denied.
The log is updated manually by staff as reviews occur. If your group is unlisted, your form has not been submitted or is awaiting initial review.
3 | Resubmit to Reach Approval Early
If your registration is denied, open TerpLink, review staff feedback notes, correct the errors, and resubmit immediately.
You have unlimited resubmissions during the active window, but your group must reach confirmed Approved status before the close date and time.
Self-Service Articles, Guides, and Video Tutorials
Registration Checklist
Download the step-by-step checklist designed for your organization type to track requirements offline with your team:
Comprehensive Manuals & FAQs
In-depth reference documents covering every stage of the student organization lifecycle:
- Student Organization Registration Guide (Full reference manual for officers and advisors)
- Registration FAQ Sheet (Quick answers to common registration questions)
- Sample Constitution & Bylaws Guide (Required articles, rules, and clauses)
Video Walkthroughs
Troubleshooting: Can't Find Your Organization in TerpLink?
STOP: DO NOT SUBMIT A NEW ORGANIZATION RESGITRATION FORM IF YOUR GROUP PREVIOUSLY EXISTED
If your organization has ever been active at the University of Maryland, submitting a "New Organization" registration will result in an automatic denial. Creating a duplicate profile isn’t possible in TerpLink.
Follow the troubleshooting steps below to gain access to your existing account and complete your registration.
The Group is Inactive in TerpLink (Not Publicly Searchable)
The Issue: When an organization misses registration for more than two years, TerpLink archives the profile and hides it from the public campus directory.
The Solution: Do not start a new group application. Email sorc@umd.edu requesting that staff un-archive your organization's legacy TerpLink portal so you can file through the Formerly Inactive pathway. Include your organization name, your full name, your Directory ID, your listed role, and proof from old leadership and/or advisor confirming your position.
Outgoing Officers Did Not Grant You TerpLink Access
The Issue: Your organization is listed in the system, but you do not see administrative management tools or the blue registration button on your dashboard.
The Solution: This happens when previous student officers graduated without transferring TerpLink Primary Contact or Officer permissions. Email sorc@umd.edu with your organization name, your full name, your Directory ID, your listed role, and proof from old leadership and/or advisor confirming your position. Staff will update your administrative access so you can access the registration form.
Alternative or Acronym Names
The Issue: You are searching for an abbreviation, acronym, or popular nickname (such as "Robotics UMD" or "ODK") that does not match the official name registered in the database.
The Solution: Search the directory by keywords or contact SORC to look up the exact name on file. Organizations cannot change their official campus name inside the annual registration form. You can only change an organization's name through the Change Request Form.
How to Edit and Resubmit a Denied Registration
A registration denial is not a disciplinary penalty; it is a revision request. If your submission is denied, follow these steps to access and fix your application and help it reach approval:
- Log into TerpLink: Navigate to your user profile menu in the upper right corner and select My Submissions, then click the Organization Registrations tab, then click the eye action button.
- Read Staff Feedback: Open your denied registration and read the reviewer notes. Staff will list the exact reason for denial (such as an incomplete advisor agreement or invalid emails).
- Edit Required Fields: Select the blue Resubmit button, navigate directly to the flagged step(s) (e.g., upload a corrected roster or an updated training certificate). You do not need to restart the application from scratch.
- Resubmit the Form: Advance through to the final step and click the blue Submit button. Your updated submission enters the review queue with a refreshed timestamp.
- Resubmit Video: How to Access and Resubmit a Denied Registration
- Update Roster Video: How to Update Your Roster During Registration
HELP & ASSISTANCE
Need Help? Multi-Channel Staff Support & Office Consultations
Connect directly with the Student Organization Resource Center team via email, phone, drop-in hours, or one-on-one appointments.
Email: SORC@umd.edu
Call: 301-314-7158
Chat: Live Chat with us
Visit Our Office: Student Involvement Suite | 0208 (Ground Floor) | Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Schedule An Appointment: Sign Up For A 1:1 Consultation
Visit Our Officer ELMs Page For Resources
- If you don't already have access to the SORC ELMs course, please sign up here.