The Student Activities Board (SAB) serves to provide comprehensive leadership to all-University student organizations at New York University. SAB oversees three principle aspects of student life--Allocations, Development, and Governance--and is comprised of sub-committees devoted to each. It is the responsibility of SAB to establish policies and procedures for the formation and regulation of student organizations registered with the NYU Center for Student Life (CSL), allocate financial and physical resources, and arbitrate grievances involving student organizations. Finally, the Student Activities Board exists to advocate for student interest groups on campus and serves as an important link between the administration and the student community.

The mission of the Student Activities Board is to provide comprehensive leadership to enhance the student experience, support student organizations, encourage effective citizenship, develop student leaders, create community, and advocate for the student body.    

Arushi Sharda
SAB Chair

as16845@nyu.edu
CAS, Class of 2026
Clubs/Organization Involvement: Wellbeing Ally, Women in Medicine, Democracy Research Initiative, Student Government Assembly (SGA)

Vladimir Gaberman
SAB Vice Chair of Allocations

vladimir.gaberman@nyu.edu
CAS, Class of 2027
Clubs/Organization Involvement: NYU Stern Economic Development Group, Journal of Political Inquiry, Slavic Society at NYU

Farisa Rahman
SAB Vice Chair of New Club Development


farisa.rahman@nyu.edu
CAS, Class of 2026
Clubs/Organization Involvement: Women in Data Science (WiDS)

Marina Tchako-Tiako
SAB Vice Chair of Governance

mt5248@nyu.edu
CAS, Class of 2027
Clubs/Organization Involvement: Vice President for ASU (African Students Union), Treasurer for BSU (Black Student Union), Events Coordinator for BSHA (Black Student Health Association), 2nd Vice President & Social Media Chair for the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Join the Student Activities Board (SAB)

The application is LIVE!

The SAB supports and improves club life, makes recommendations concerning the policies, facilities, and services impacting All-University clubs. There are three committees, which interested students may apply for: Allocations, Development, and Governance.

We are looking for students to join SAB for the 2026-2027 academic year! Chair and Vice-Chair positions offer leadership experience; opportunities to collaborate with club leaders, the SGA, and CSL, and a $500 stipend per position. Weekly meetings are held on Mondays from 5–7 PM in the fall semester, with some summer commitments required. SAB terms and responsibilities extend from May 2026 to May 2027.

Applications are open until Monday, April 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Learn more about each position and apply here today to make an impact on student organizations and the broader NYU community.

The 2025-2026 SAB New Club in Development (NCD) application closed on September 19th. The next opportunity to apply to become an SAB club will be in Fall 2026. 

All-University Clubs start by applying to the New Club Development (NCD) program. The program spans two semesters, and applicants from any year may apply for the program.

Applications are reviewed and the SAB Development Committee determines which applicants can move forward with the program. 

The NCD program is a chance for club leaders to receive club management training from the SAB and the CSL. These trainings span leadership development to budgeting and financing an organization. Accepted applicants are then tasked with organizing a showcase event to establish their presence on campus.

Successful completion of all components of the NCD program leads to final approval from the SAB and official recognition as an All-University Club!

All SAB Club Policies and Procedures and a timeline for the New Club Development (NCD) Process can be found on the SAB Club Officer Handbook (NYU Home login required).

Club Guidelines

All-University student organizations are an important and respected aspect of student life at New York University. With respect to the student community that these organizations serve, All-University student organizations are held to certain expectations to retain their status on campus. Below are a few key guidelines that are important for all members of the community to keep in mind. For a full list of guidelines, refer to the SAB Policies and Procedures.

Membership Rule: All Clubs must have at least two (2) club officers, a President and Treasurer. They may elect as many officers as necessary, but the club must have two general members for every one officer. Further, clubs shall have no more than two-thirds (2/3) of its membership from any one school.

Events Rule: Clubs must hold three events per semester that are open to the entire NYU student body.
Publications must publish one publication per semester.
Theme Months must host seven (7) events in the designated period.

Visible Impact: Every club must make an effort to have well-publicized events and have an impact on the NYU community.

Good Conduct: Every club must act in a manner befitting the student community and using privileged resources in a way that most equitably and efficiently uses student resources to benefit not just the club, but the student body at large as well.

Budget Allocation Information

The Presidents & Treasurers of SAB Clubs active and re-registered for the upcoming year on NYU Engage, will receive important information regarding their organization's Budget Request for the upcoming year.

The following criteria may be considered in determining an organization's budget allocation:

• The relationship between an organization's stated purpose and the nature of the activities for which it is requesting SAB funding.
• The current size of an organization and the organization's past membership trends.
  
• The scope of the University-wide participation in activities sponsored by the organization.
  
• The impact of the organization on the University community.
  
• The organization's financial history (e.g., percentage of allocation actually spent in past budget years).
  
• The completeness and seriousness of the application for funding.
  
• The organization's compliance with SAB, CSL, and University policies.
  
• The organization's successful completion of SAB’s NCD Program, if applicable.
  
• Any other criteria reasonably related to an organization's request, allocation or use of SAB funds.
  

Budget Appeals

At this time, there will be no appeals process for SAB Club Budget Requests.  

All registered SAB Club Presidents & Treasurers were individually emailed with detailed instructions on how to apply for their SAB Club Budgets and given an opportunity to outline their budget requests in depth for the 2025-2026 year.

Contingency Funding

At this time, there is no SAB Contingency Request Process.