How do I join a Club or Society?
All Club and Society memberships can be purchased on the Union website and we have over 300 Clubs and Societies to choose from. Clubs and Societies run taster events at the start of each term- go along to see if that Club/Society is right for you before purchasing membership.
If you are under 18 years of age, please click here to request membership to clubs and societies. You will need to upload a completed parental permission form with your parent or guardian’s signature.
If you are not a UCL Student but meet our eligibility criteria, you can join a club or society by becoming a visiting or associate member of Student’s Union UCL. Further information and how to apply can be found here.
Where does the money I pay for membership go?
It goes directly to the Club or Society that you join and contributes towards your chosen Club/Society’s activities. The amount you pay is set by the Club/Society treasurer each year and varies depending on the levels of activity they provide.
What should I expect as a member?
Every Club and Society is different but as a minimum each must provide its members with at least two events, such as sports fixtures, meetings, socials or lectures, per term. Most provide much more than this, so always find out from a Club or Society what they offer their members before you purchase membership.
Once I’ve joined, what should I do next?
- The Club or Society should contact you via email. If they don't, get in touch with them via social media, email or attend a meeting. The Student Activities Reception team are also happy to help.
- Get involved in the Club/Society and turn up to their events.
- Hold the committee to account, make sure they are running your Club or Society in a clear and transparent way and are keeping you informed about what’s going on. Ask for reports and feedback on the finances – it’s your money, find out how it’s being spent.
- Stand or vote in Club/Society elections. Once you have held membership for 28 days, you are eligible to nominate yourself for a committee position or vote in a Club/Society election.
What if I’m unhappy?
If the Clubs/Societies you join don’t deliver what you believe you were promised at the Welcome Fair, you are entitled to a refund. You might want to get in touch with the Club/Society President first to try to resolve the issue.
You are eligible for a refund up 30 days from date of purchase. You may request a refund using the Refund Request Form on our website. If it has been more than 30 days after the date of purchase, your request may still be considered.
If you wish to make a complaint about how you have been treated by a member of a Club or Society or about the activities a club or society is undertaking, please get in touch with the Student Activities team at [email protected]. You can find out more about the complaints procedures here.