Clubs & Organizations

Getting involved is one of the most rewarding things you can do while you're a student at Coastline College. Our Campus Clubs provide a range of opportunities for you to develop your leadership skills, connect with staff and faculty, and contribute to student life at the college.

Student Clubs

This page contains a List of Campus Clubs that is updated periodically each year. If you're interested in learning about any of these organizations, please contact the club advisor directly.

Interested in joining or starting a club, but missed the Join-a-Club panel? Not to worry! You can watch the Join-a-Club Panel recording to learn more about the following Coastline Clubs: Business, Esports, Pre-Med, REST, Student Veterans of America, and xPloit Cyber Security.

• Club Forms

  All club forms are to be completed by a club student leader. The form will be automatically routed to the club advisor for review and approval. Temporary approval will be granted by Student Life until ASG provides final approval.

  • Activation and Renewal
  • Check Request for Vendor
  • Event Approval
  • Fundraising Request
  • Reimbursement Request
  • Request for ASG Funds
  • Voluntary Activities Participation (VAP) Form - for off-campus student trips
• Club Resources

  Below are several resources and templates that can support you as you activate your club and host events:

  • Club Advisor Handbook rev 07.27.23 (pdf)
  • Club Roster Template (xlsx)
  • Event Planning Guide (EPG) - Optional (docx)
  • Event To Do List (docx)
  • Fundraising Budget Template (xlsx)
  • Minutes Template (docx)
  • Photography Disclaimer Poster - Blue (pdf)
  • Photography Disclaimer Poster - White (pdf)
  • Template Email to Marketing (docx)
  • Template Email to Student Life for Communications Support (docx)

Start a New Club

Are you interested in starting a club? Starting a club is easy! Coastline clubs may have an academic or social purpose.

• Club Activation Process

  The club activation process is as simple as 1..2..3..4. For more information, please refer to the Club & Advisor Handbook.

  1. Find Three (3) Student Members

  Clubs must maintain a minimum of three (3) student officers to receive/maintain active status. Student members must meet the following requirements:

  • Current student enrolled in 5 or more units at Coastline or enrolled in an adult education program at Coastline College or have a documented disability through Coastline's Special Programs & Services
  • Meet and maintain the minimum standards of scholarship prescribed for community college students by the community college district (generally a 2.0 GPA)

  Note: the above requirements are only for club officers. General club members may be enrolled in either a credit or noncredit program at Coastline.

  2. Find an Advisor

  Each club must have a minimum of one (1) advisor. Advisors must be a currently employed Coastline faculty (full-time or part-time), classified professional, or administrator. Classified employees may refer to CFCE MOU #19-2. Club Advisors must be present for all club meetings and events. For more information, please refer to the Club & Advisor Handbook.

  3. Create Club Constitution

  The club constitution explains how the club will operate and be structured. For more information, please refer to the Club Constitution section of the Club & Advisor Handbook.

  4. Submit Activation Paperwork

  Each club must submit the Club Activation and Renewal Form with applicable documents to receive active status. The form must be completed by the student leader, in coordination with the Club advisor. Questions? Please email Student Life for assistance.

• Period of Activation

  Clubs must request activation/reactivation each academic year. Clubs are only active for the fall and spring terms.

• Questions?

  For more information about Coastline Clubs, please refer to the Club & Advisor Handbook. If you would like more information about a particular club or you are interested in starting a new club, please contact Student Life.