Student Organizations/How to Start a Wikipedian Student Organization

Are you interested in creating a community of Wikipedia editors on your campus?
If you believe in the sharing of free knowledge with the entire global community, consider that creating a Wikipedian student organization on your campus is a great way to grow the community of Wikipedia editors. A student organization provides a community for students to learn about and teach others about contributing to Wikipedia.
== Benefits ==
* Create opportunities to contribute to the world’s knowledge
* Gain knowledge as you discover and improve existing Wikipedia articles and create new ones
* Practice and improve your writing, research, communication, and teaching skills
* Experience the satisfaction of seeing your work in print
* Advocate for free knowledge and open source projects within your school community
* Belong to a community of other students who are interested in contributing to Wikipedia
== How to get started ==
Step	How to Start a Wikipedian Student Organization
 	
First, engage in the strategic planning process.
 	
Next, follow these 5 steps.
 	
Then, plan activities, create your organization's space on this wiki, and conduct outreach. Our Resources for Students can help.
Category:Resources for Wikipedian student organizations