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Official Student Organisations in NUS
NUS has more than 200 official student organisations. These are the only student organisations that are allowed to use the NUS name and trademarks. If you are intending to use the NUS name and trademarks as part of the student organisation’s name or identity, you are required to register with the Office of Student Affairs.
Grant of Use of NUS Name and Trade Marks
In consideration of NUS agreeing to grant a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, royalty-free and limited licence, the use of NUS name and trademarks (“Marks”) for the purposes of the IG, the IG hereby agrees to use the Marks only:Â
- as part of the IG’s name and/or identity;
- to describe the IG’s relationship with NUS; and
- in the course of and for purposes of the IG’s events and activities as approved by OSAÂ
Registering a  Student Organisation
Registrations will open once every semester. Do keep a lookout on this page and on NUSync for future announcements.Â
Steps to register your student organisation:
Step 1:  Checklist
Before starting on the registration process, check that your group complies with the interest group governing policies. You can use this checklist.Â
Step 2: Application
If you have checked off all the requirements listed in the checklist listed in step 1, you are eligible to apply. You will be required to submit a list of documents that can be found here. 
Registration form  is closed.
Step 3: Shortlisting
An OSA Staff may contact you if there is a need for clarifications on your application. You will be informed of the shortlisting results within a week from the closing date of the applications.Â
Step 4: Presentation
Shortlisted groups will do a short presentation to a panel. During this presentation, you will provide a detailed walkthrough of your group’s objectives and activities. You can find more information on what should be included in your presentation here.Â
Step 5:  Application ResultsÂ
Application results will be released via email within a week from the presentation date.Â
Step 6: On-boarding
It is mandatory for all successful applicants to complete.
1. All training/briefing programmes within the stipulated time
2. Administrative set-ups
| Time Frame AY 2024/2025 Sem 2 | |
|---|---|
|  Application | 16 December to 16 January 2025 |
|  Presentation | 27 January |
|  Results | Within Week 4 |
More details can be found in the "Governance" section of the IG paper.Â