Guide to Start a New Club

Club applications will be accepted again in Winter Quarter, starting Week 1 on January 5, 2026. Approval by Winter Club Day is not guaranteed and depends on the number of applications received.

The deadline for Winter Quarter Club Applications (new or reactivation) is Monday February 9, 2026 by 1:30 PM.

Do you have an interest, identity, or passion that isn't reflected in our current clubs? If you have an unique club that would benefit our student community, think about starting a new one! Follow the steps outlined below to get your new club started. Clubs looking to reactivate would follow the same steps as a new club.

Applications are reviewed based on submission date and reviewed at the ICC Agenda Meetings. The date of your review is based on how many applications we receive, if your application is not reviewed the first meeting after your submission we hope to have it reviewed by the second meeting.

Steps to Start a Club

Before Starting A Club

Interested in starting a club? Here are some questions you want to consider before getting started.

  • What is the purpose of your club? What community, interest, or need will you create space for?

  • Have you made sure that what you’re thinking is a unique club? Take some time to review the Club List , consider reaching out and attending similar existing clubs before starting a new one. Please note that the ICC would not approve the creation of a new duplicate club.

  • Leading a club is an amazing opportunity, but it’s also a time commitment and responsibility. Do you have capacity in your schedule to perform club duties and prepare for and attend meetings and events?

  • Have you talked to others who may be interested in this prospective club? You’ll need to find at least one advisor, four officers, and a total of ten members to start.  One required officer is the ICC Representative - make sure this person can attend Wednesday meetings. Start talking to people now!

New Club Procedures

Ready to get the club started? Here are the steps:

Set up a Preliminary Meeting (Optional but highly encouraged)
  • Stop by during ICC Office Hours
  • If the club has any questions or needs any help creating their constitution, stop by during ICC office hours or make an appointment with the Chairperson, Chair of Club Affairs or ICC advisor.  Appointments can be made by email.
1. Create a Club Constitution and fill out Club Petition
  • Create your Club Constitution. You may use our Club Constitution Template - DO NOT delete any important information from the template.
  • Recruit at least ten (10) De Anza students (NOT including planned officers) and at least one (1) Club Advisor to attend the first informal meeting.
  • Complete the "Petition to Organize a New Club" form.  (Blank Petition) (Fillable Petition)
2. Email forms to ICC Officer 
  • Email your Constitution and Petition to the ICC Advisor, ICC Secretary, ICC Chairperson, and ICC Chair of Club Affairs.
  • The ICC Officers will review your constitution and petition during ICC Agenda Meetings (every other Monday) which may extend into ICC Exec Meetings on Mondays. 
      • Due to the number of applications, your application may not be reviewed at the first meeting after your submission. With meetings every other Monday, this process may take some time.
      • Attend the ICC Agenda meeting if possible to answer any questions.
      • If you receive conditional approval, send changes ASAP as requested.
  • If approved, the club will be given a "New Club On Trial" status for the upcoming ICC Representative Meeting which are every other Wednesday.
3. Schedule a Club Activation Meeting and submit ICC Club Financial Roster
  • Schedule a Club Activation Orientation with your Club Advisor
    • Your Club Advisor must email the ICC Advisor, ICC Secretary, ICC Chairperson, and Chair of Club Affairs after the orientation is complete for all officers.
    • All officers and at least one (1) club advisor must be present. Orientation lasts about one hour.
  • Turn in the completed Financial Roster form BEFORE the orientation meeting. Must include club officer and advisor signatures.
4. ICC Rep Meeting (Wednesday 1:30-2:30 PM PT on Zoom)
  • Club will change from "New Club on Trial" to a "New Club" following completion of Step #3 - orientation and roster submission.
  • If the "New Club on Trial Status has not been completed within three weeks, then the process needs to be repeated.
  • Send an ICC Representative to the next and each following ICC Meeting after completion.
5. Benefits as New Club: $50 Allocation & Club Locker
  • One-time $50 allocation (unless the club is being reactivated within one year and there were previous club funds in the Inactive Club Account
  • Club may request club locker in Club Room (limited, first-come-first-serve)
6. Book space for club meeting / send proof of meetings
  • Clubs may now request on-campus meeting space. You will need to fill out a Quarterly Check In by the second week of the Winter Quarter for meeting space and to announce your required 2 meetings.  
  • Clubs may continue to meet online via Zoom or hold in person meetings on campus. Clubs must send proof (agenda + Zoom meeting screenshot) to ICC Secretary. Clubs can reach out to ICC Advisor for help with acquiring Zoom Pro Account for club (temporarily unavailable at this time).
  • Clubs are expected to hold one (1) meeting per month, or at least two (2) meetings each quarter. Meeting information must be sent to ICC to post to website.
7. Continue attending ICC Rep Meetings (Zoom)
  • Send the club's ICC Representative to biweekly ICC Rep Meetings every other Wednesday 1:30-2:30 PM PST to maintain Active Club Status.
  • Meetings are held in the Student Council Chamber, lower Hinson Campus Center and online via Zoom (refer to the Agenda). Please check our homepage for the latest meeting information.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Starting a Club
Question Answer

How many officers should my club have?

There must be at least four (4) and no more than seven (7) club officers in each club.

Can I create a club without an advisor? Who qualifies as an advisor?

No, clubs/organizations must have a club advisor who will give authorization for financial matters as stated by the California Education Code. Club advisors may be an advisor for up to two (2) clubs. Clubs must have at least one advisor, but are encouraged to have more than one. Club advisors must be a Foothill De Anza District employee as a Part Time Facility Member who teaches at least one class in the district, Full Time Faculty Member, or a Classified Professional who may have access to medical benefits.

Should the representative who attends ICC Representative Meetings on the club's behalf be the president or founder of the club?

Not necessarily. The club can assign any club officer to attend ICC Meetings, as long as they are not a DASG Senator/Intern or Student Trustee. But a member can only represent one club, and the meetings are mandatory in order to maintain Active status.

What if my club missed the Club Activation Orientation?

Your club will be put on Probation. A designated officer must have a makeup orientation with the ICC Chair of Club Affairs, ICC Officer or ICC Advisor within two (2) weeks or the club will become Inactive.

Past Clubs

Curious about clubs of the past? We're working on a list, so you can consider bring one back to De Anza!

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