The Students' Union has many excellent facilities and support to help students see their society ideas come alive and be as successful as possible!

If you want to discuss your ideas before applying, feel free to ask at the Activities Information Desk (Activities & Sports Zone) or e-mail us at activities@sheffield.ac.uk

So how do you apply?

1. First, read carefully through the following guide: 'How to... set up a new society'. This will explain the criteria that your group must meet to be considered for approval.
2. If you're satisfied that your group meets the criteria, then simply login to the Students' Union website and complete and submit the 'new society application form'.

Your new society application will be presented to the Societies Committee for approval - the committee meet every week during term time. The committee will need to feel confident that the idea is well thought out and may wish to ask your further questions. They'll make the decision about whether or not to approve your idea for a Students' Union society.

If your idea is not approved then Societies Committee will explain their reasons for this to you.

If your idea is approved, you will receive an email to confirm your approval and you will be required to submit 3 forms including two google documents:

1. Google form Committee Details Part A
2. 2.Google form Committee Details Part B
3. A society constitution

Don't panic... you'll receive plenty of support and guidance from Societies Committee and the Activities Information Desk to get you started including an email account, a bank account with £50 start-up, room booking cards and lots more!

Good luck!