Campus Life encourages all current students to join or create new Chartered Student Organizations (CSOs)! Your participation provides a valuable experience that can have a positive effect on your college years as well as your future professional and personal life. CSOs also contribute to the CCA community at large by involving others to work collaboratively toward a shared goal and are responsible for the vibrant campus life.

We look forward to helping you get involved!

• Meet others who share similar interests, while growing a network of supportive friends
• Develop leadership skills and broaden personal talents
• Learn how to successfully organize events within CCA and the greater arts community in the Bay Area and beyond
• Provide balance between academic study and social engagement
• Become a positive community builder

• Support from the Student Engagement team in the Campus Life office
• Access to an array of resources, including school space, funding, equipment rental, etc.
• Access to recruit at larger campus events such as Chimerapalooza, Student Organization Fairs, etc.
• Exhibition opportunities in the student galleries
• CSO name recognition promoted on the CCA Portal

• CCA Community Members Only: 2024-25 Previous Student Organization List & Contact Information (CCA email required to view). This is a living document that lists what CSOs are on-campus. Please note that this is not updated for the 2025-2026 academic year, yet. If you don't see one that matches your interest, consider chartering a new organization or contacting us to renew a previous CSO!

Follow this link to learn more about the different types of clubs that operate at CCA (Academic Student Clubs/ Ad Hoc Clubs) and their respective advantages!

• Chartered Student Organization Important Officer Forms
  • CCA Assumption of Risk and Release Agreement
  • Funding Proposal Form
  • Event Proposal Form
  • CSO Locker Agreement Form

Feel like something’s missing in the student community? Have an idea for a great new CSO? The Student Engagement team in Campus Life is ready to walk you through the process!

If you have any questions or need assistance with the required charter application form, email campuslife@cca.edu.

How to Get Started

• Complete the Chartered Student Organization (CSO) Application Form.
• Gather at least three members. (A new Chartered Student Organization must have at least three members to become chartered.)
• Choose an advisor. Any faculty or staff member can be an advisor to a CSO. (Note: This person must be able to commit to being present at your large events and programs on/off campus.)
• Schedule a time to meet with the Campus Life Graduate Assistant for Student Engagement for Chartered Student Organization training to learn the policies, resources, and benefits to being a CSO.

Renewing a Charter

• For inquiries about reviving a previously existing CSO, email campuslife@cca.edu for next steps. Please note that all steps above still apply for renewing a previous Chartered Student Organization.

Have questions about applying? Email campuslife@cca.edu