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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
New Club Process (UPDATED SP18)
  • 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 Student Leader 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 on a case-by-case basis [UPDATED SP18]
  • 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 (not Interest Groups) may charge dues within the following structure: Fall 1 Year, Fall 2 Year, J-Term 1 Year, J-Term 2 year
  • Exchange students are eligible for a 1 year membership
  • Students may join clubs and ask for refunds only during the Open Club Membership periods in the Fall and Spring
  • Please refer to the Student Leader Guide for full policies