For associations in Haugesund & Stord
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Sammen – the meeting place for students, community, and volunteering
Welcome to the joint information page for student associations in the Stord and Haugesund region! Here you’ll find everything you need to start, run, or join a student association – regardless of size or purpose. The goal is to make it easy for students to create communities, discover activities, and access the support they need to build a vibrant student life on campus.
What is a student association?
A student association is a group of students who gather around a shared interest – whether academic, social, cultural, athletic, or political. Associations contribute to a meaningful student life and help create an inclusive and engaging campus environment.
Sammen works closely with associations to ensure good structures, support systems, and easy access to information for all students in the region.
What your association gets in Stord and Haugesund
1. Financial support
- Opportunities to apply for operational funding and event grants
- Guidance in budgeting, application writing, and reporting
- Access to Sammen’s support schemes and local funds
2. Facilities and equipment
- Access to rooms for meetings, events, and rehearsals
- Borrowing of technical equipment, tables, chairs, and promotional materials
- Assistance with booking campus facilities through Sammen’s system
3. Courses and skill development
- Courses in finance and board work
- Training in inclusion, volunteer leadership, and event safety
- Advisory support for both new and existing associations
4. Visibility and communication
- Support in reaching students on campus
- Help creating informational materials
- Promotion of events through Sammen’s communication channels
Association Register
All active associations in Stord and Haugesund can register so students can easily find you. Registered associations get:
- Visibility on Sammen’s platforms
- Access to support schemes
- Information updates and invitations to association gatherings
How to start a new association
It’s easy to get started! You need:
A board of at least three people
A brief description of your purpose
Bylaws (Sammen can provide a template)
Once this is ready, fill out the registration form and become part of the association community on campus.
Where to get help
Sammen has advisors dedicated to student associations and volunteer work in the region. They can assist with everything from starting up to long-term development.
Contact:
📧 forening@sammen.no
📍 Stord and Haugesund – Sammen offices on campus