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Guide to Student Life 
    
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Guide to Student Life

Student Organizations

All students are responsible for knowing, observing, and complying with the Student Organization policies provided by the Office of Campus Life and Student Activities. Anyone interested in forming a Student Organization should contact the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation and Student Activities at tpendergrass@yhc.edu. Please see specific policies for Student Organizations in the following section.