Interest Groups: These groups meet regularly or often and only speak over topics of interest. They cannot fundraiser or receive university funding, and no G.P.A. is required. (Ex. Origami Club only meets to create origami and origami-related items.)

• Can meet & use university space for meetings
• No G.P.A. requirement
• No advisor requirement
• No Minimum # of students
• Not eligible to receive funding from the university
• Register annually with Student Involvement

Recognized Organizations: These are groups that are regulated by individualized constitutions and university policies, must have a minimum of 7 members, can fundraiser, and each student must meet a minimum 2.0 G.P.A. (Ex. Chess Club of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, meet regularly, host bake sales, travel to conferences, and ably to all university policies)

• Minimum # of 7 students (preferred)
• Constitution required
• Advisor required
• Complete the recognition process annually with Student Involvement and attend required training
• G.P.A. minimum requirement (Undergraduate 2.0, Graduate 3.0)
• Can meet & use university space for events
• Campus funding is available

University-Sponsored Organizations: These specific student organizations are created by a University department or division to support the ongoing interest of the University community. (Ex. Jaguar Ambassadors, Campus Activities Board, and Student Government Association.)

• University/Departmentally Funded
• Departmentally advised
• G.P.A. requirement minimum (Undergraduate 2.0, Graduate 3.0)
• Register annually with Student Involvement and attend required training
• Student Involvement Funding Not Available