Membership for BLACK STUDENTS shall consist of college students who have an interest in helping African-Americans (AFRICAN DISPORA), like-minded organization, and other  oppressed people .

The rights and responsibilities of members are as follow:

1.      All candidates for membership must submit an application, and will be required to pay dues in the amount of $10.00 per semester.

2.      All new members will collectively be required to do the following to receive full membership: organize/supervise 1-2 programs /events (held at the discretion of active members); write a summary of a “unsung hero” in African History (not Martin ,Malcolm ,or Rosa Parks); attend two(2) consecutive meetings; be familiar with the Willie Lynch Papers ; and complete a minimum two(2) organizational volunteer hours and one(1) volunteer with an alternative institution.

3.      All members are required to attend general meetings in addition to their respective committee meetings and functions/fundraisers sponsored by BLACK STUDENTS.

4.      All members shall have the right to attend the Executive Board meeting and participate in the debate on any matters pertaining to BLACK STUDENTS.

5.      All members shall have the right to nominate themselves and vote in agreement to nomination set forth by the Executive members.

6.      Grades: All Members are required to maintain an academic rating of “Good Standing”. 

7.      Members are required to adhere to the rules established by these by-laws or authorized by these by-laws, as well as, the rules of Savannah State University. Not withstanding the foregoing, members may engage in acts of civil disobedience protesting said rules.

8.      Any violation of these rules or any other rules so authorized by these by-laws will subject the violator to disciplinary action, decided by the Rules and Credentials Committee.