How to Start a Student Political Group

Political activism is becoming more and more popular on college campuses across the country. If you have a passion for a particular political issue, get organized on campus, and you can make a real difference.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Telephones
• Art And Graphics Software
• E-mail

1. Decide on the political cause that your group will represent.
2. Form a small group of people who share your political interest. Look for members among your friends, classmates and people in your residence hall.
3. Contact your school administration and find out how to register a student group. This work may involve writing a constitution, filling out some paperwork or attending one or more orientation meetings.
4. Contact local politicians and organizations that sympathize with your cause. Tell them you're forming a student activist group and ask if you can have some flyers, pamphlets or other materials to distribute on campus.
5. Publicize your group with flyers, information tables, e-mail notices and other methods.
6. Hold regular meetings and events to address the cause your group represents.

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared for some flakiness among your group's members. They may not all share your level of commitment.