Club & Cluster Governance

Please refer to the information below regarding club and cluster governance policies.

For full policies, procedures and other information please reference the Student Leader Guide.

Cluster Governance

Cluster elections are held during Orientation and at the end of the academic year
Clusters are given $4,000 at the start of their first term by the Office of Student Affairs and must adhere to all finance policies
Please refer to the Student Leader Guide for full governance policies

Establishing A New Club

Club applications may be submitted by CBS MBA first years or second years in good academic and behavior standing with the school
Atleast one of the applicants must hold a current leadership role in an exsisting club or their cluster
Prospective clubs will have a specific timeframe to submit applications and present to Student Government
A probation period and/or an evaluative period will apply to all new clubs
Review the S LG Establishing A New Club Guide for the full policy

Club Elections

AVP Elections occur from mid-September (after Club Day) through the end of October and in February for J-Term AVPs.
General club elections occur after Student Government Elections
Clubs may conduct a voting election or application and/or interview
Please refer to the Student Leader Guide for full governance policies

Club Governance and Membership [UPDATED SP18]

Club executive boards are required to have the following positions: President, Vice President of Events and Vice President of Finance. Additional positions are at the discretion of the club
Club membership is open to all MBA and EMBA students
MS and PHD students may join affinity, international, social and athletic clubs in additon to select professional clubs
Dual degree students may join clubs at the beginning of their residency at CBS
Exchange students are eligible for club membership during their time at CBS
Non-Business School students may not join clubs and may be able to attend non-member events at the discretion of club leadership

Club Dues

Clubs may charge dues within the following structure: Fall 1 Year, Fall 2 Year, J-Term 1 Year, J-Term 2 year. Two year dues options require an approved waiver from the Office of Student Affairs.
Exchange students are eligible for a 1 year membership at a 50% discount
Student Membership purchases are not eligible refund unless approved by the Office of Student Affairs in very select situations
Please refer to the Student Leader Guide for full policies