How to Start or Activate a Club at Foothill

How to Start a Club 

Starting a club at Foothill College is a straightforward process open to any enrolled student. Whether you want to revive a past club or build something entirely new, the steps below will walk you through enrollment, finding an advisor, gathering members, and getting your club officially activated through the Associated Students of Foothill College (ASFC).

New clubs receive startup funding and ongoing support once their constitution is submitted.

Enroll at Foothill College First, enroll at Foothill College and pay your OwlCard Student ID fees which funds our sponsor, the Associated Students of Foothill College (ASFC) and our beloved clubs.

Explore current clubs

Check the current club list to see if there already is a club that aligns with your interests. 

Join clubs To join a club anytime, contact the email address from the club list information. If there isn't a club that interests you, or you would like to start a new club, please refer to the section below.

Activate or reactivate a club

If there isn't an active club that suits your needs, you can reactivate or start a new club. Check the Past and Current Club list to see if you would like to reactivate a club that has existed in the past. If your club is not on that list, you can create a new club. 

Every club must have a faculty/staff advisor who should attend club meetings & events, and be responsible for signing off on budget and paperwork items. Complete the Activation/Reactivation form within the first four weeks of the quarter after finding a faculty advisor & obtaining signatures of five preliminary members. 

Appoint an ICC Representative Appoint a club member who will represent the club at weekly ICC meetings. The ICC representative is responsible for managing club paperwork, funding, and communicating between ICC and the club. Find more information at our ICC Meetings & Representatives page.

Set Up Your Club

With your new club members, draft and turn in a club constitution within the first three weeks of activating. This constitution is what defines your club and its purpose, including positions, requirements of membership, and planned projects. If you need help with creating the club constitution, use the Constitution Guideline.

All new clubs have an account opened and start up funds of $50 placed into their account after they submit their constitution within the first month of activation. Check out the pages on Planning Events & Club Funding for more information. 

Recap Make sure you... Check club list for past and present clubs. Find a faculty/staff advisor. Appoint an ICC Rep. (can be yourself). Complete the Activation/Reactivation Form AND the Club Information Form. Turn in a club constitution. Enjoy your club & participate in FC activities!