Ready to create change on your campus? Register a new It’s On Us chapter or renew your existing chapter for the 2026–2027 academic year. Registration is free, and our team will help you get started with training, resources, and ongoing support.
FAQ
Does it cost anything to start a chapter?
Nope! It’s On Us provides our PEER EDU trainings and organizing resources to Campus Organizers completely free of charge. Registering with us = free. Your impact = priceless. Just be sure to re-register at the beginning or end of the academic year so we know your chapter is ready for another year of change-making.
What is the process for registering a new chapter?
You’re in the right place! After submitting the registration form on this page, you’ll receive an email inviting you to schedule an onboarding appointment with our Campus Organizing & Training Program Manager. Didn’t receive it? Check your Spam or Socials/Promotions folder, or email itsonus@civicnation.org
When should I register my chapter?
Chapter registrations are accepted year-round. Existing chapters should re-register at the beginning or end of each academic year, as well as whenever chapter elections are held or there is a change in Campus Organizers/Presidents or other primary chapter leadership.
Are there any requirements for starting an It’s On Us chapter?
To remain active, chapters are asked to register at least three events per semester, attend at least two PEER EDU trainings per semester, re-register at the beginning or end of each academic year, and maintain one student lead or Campus Organizer to serve as the primary point of contact with our team.
What if my university already has a prevention student group?
The It’s On Us network is full of incredible student-led prevention and survivor-support organizations already doing work on their campuses. Instead of starting from scratch or working separately, we invite your group to join the It’s On Us universe and become part of a national movement of students creating change.
You can keep your name and your organization style. We just want to keep you in the conversation!
Can faculty or staff start a chapter on behalf of students?
It’s On Us is proud to work with dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to making an impact on their campuses. While our work is grounded in a peer-to-peer model, faculty and staff play an important role in helping launch and sustain It’s On Us chapters.
Faculty and staff are welcome to register a chapter on behalf of their campus. We ask anyone registering as a faculty or staff advisor to identify at least one student leader within one month of registering or within one month of the start of the academic year if registering during winter or summer break.
During onboarding, our team will support faculty and staff through the student recruitment process. This may include identifying existing student organizations to partner with, sharing outreach strategies, and providing resources to help recruit a Campus Organizer.
What is the role of a Campus Organizer?
Students are at the heart of our work. Campus Organizers lead It’s On Us efforts on their campuses and serve as the primary point of contact between their chapter and our national team.
Campus Organizers, often referred to as chapter Presidents, are responsible for helping their chapter meet its minimum requirements. This includes registering at least three chapter events per semester, attending at least two It’s On Us trainings per semester, and re-registering their chapter at the beginning or end of each academic year.
Faculty and staff are welcome to register a chapter on behalf of their campus. We ask anyone registering as a faculty or staff advisor to identify at least one student leader within one month of registering or within one month of the start of the academic year if registering during winter or summer break.
During onboarding, our team will support faculty and staff through the student recruitment process. This may include identifying existing student organizations to partner with, sharing outreach strategies, and providing resources to help recruit a Campus Organizer.
Do I need to re-register my chapter?
Yep! We ask that our chapters re-register with our national team at the beginning or end of each academic year to let us know they’re in for another year of change-making.
What kind of support or resources will I receive as I get started?
Our chapters and student organizers are catalysts for change, and our team is committed to supporting them every step of the way.
Chapters receive exclusive access to the Campus Organizing Corner, a monthly email series featuring sample event ideas, organizing tools, and ready-to-use graphics to help jumpstart campus programming and socials.
Students also gain access to PEER EDU, our four-tiered training series that allows organizers to build their skills and earn certificates as they complete the trainings.
Through our National Leadership Council, new and existing chapters can also connect with experienced student organizers who have successfully launched and led It’s On Us chapters on their campuses. These leaders serve as peer mentors, alongside direct support and consultation from our Organizing & Training team.
It’s On Us also produces original research to help inform and strengthen the work of our chapters nationwide.
Who can I contact if I have questions about starting a chapter?
Drop a line to us at itsonus@civicnation.org with your university name in the subject line and our Organizing & Training team will be in touch!