Students preparing an OpenAI Campus Network student club application on laptops during a planning session

Apply to the OpenAI Campus Network student club application

By Agustin Giovagnoli / May 11, 2026

OpenAI is inviting student organizations worldwide to help build AI-native campuses through a new Campus Network. The OpenAI Campus Network student club application starts with an interest form that captures each club’s focus, current AI use, and support needs, with an emphasis on student-led events, workshops, and research involving OpenAI tools [1][3].

What is the OpenAI Campus Network and who should apply

The Campus Network partners with student clubs at universities globally to support hands-on learning and campus activities centered on OpenAI tools [1]. The effort aligns with OpenAI’s broader education initiatives that work with governments, researchers, and education leaders to share insights and shape responsible uses of AI in education systems [3]. To learn more or begin the process, see OpenAI’s announcement (external) and the official interest form [1].

Quick checklist: What the interest form asks for

The OpenAI Campus Network interest form requests:

University and country [1]
Club name and club type [1]
Activity level and approximate community size [1]
Primary contact details, including role and email, plus an optional LinkedIn profile or club/department website [1]
Current focus areas and how the club already uses AI tools [1]
Priority areas to explore next, such as applications in research, entrepreneurship, creative work, education, or technical development [1]
Preferred support from OpenAI, including help with events, workshops, content, tools access, or other campus initiatives [1]
Option to be considered for student ambassador or similar leadership programs connected to the Campus Network [1]
Optional notes on notable achievements, unique community aspects, or pressing needs and challenges [1]

Step-by-step: OpenAI Campus Network student club application

Plan concise responses that map directly to the form’s fields [1]. For each section:

University, club type, size, activity: Be precise about your campus, organization format, and current engagement level. Include realistic estimates for community size [1].
Current AI use: Briefly describe tools your members already use and recent activities, such as study groups, workshops, or research sprints that involve OpenAI tools [1].
Priority areas: Pick clear next steps. Examples include a research reading group, a startup-build series, a creative media lab, education-focused tutoring, or technical model exploration [1].
Support needs: Match requests to goals. Events and workshops for programming a semester plan; content for curriculum or training materials; tools access for hands-on projects; campus initiatives for broader collaborations [1].
Contact details: Provide a club leader’s role and email. Add a LinkedIn profile or website if available [1].
Achievements and challenges: Share highlights like organized events or unique member skills, and note any constraints where extra support could have outsized impact [1].

Clubs starting an OpenAI Campus Network student club application should keep responses clear, specific, and consistent with the club’s activity level and resources [1].

Types of support OpenAI offers through the Campus Network

Based on the form, clubs can indicate interest in support for events, workshops, content, tools access, or other campus initiatives [1]. Select the options that align with your goals:

Events and workshops: Useful for growing engagement or launching a themed series [1].
Content: Helpful for building repeatable sessions or training materials [1].
Tools access: Best for hands-on projects or research-oriented efforts [1].
Campus initiatives: For collaborations that span departments or multiple organizations [1].

If your club needs tools access for student organizations, note how it will be used in projects or learning activities [1].

Student ambassador and leadership opportunities

The form includes an opt-in to be considered for potential student ambassador or similar leadership programs connected to the Campus Network [1]. Clubs should have a clear point of contact and can reference relevant leadership experience or planned initiatives in their responses [1]. If you plan to apply for the OpenAI student ambassador program via this route, ensure your activity plans reflect consistent engagement across the term [1].

Tips for increasing your club’s chances and common pitfalls

Be specific about community size and activity level. Overstating reach can make requests seem misaligned [1].
Align support requests with your next priorities. If your focus is a research seminar, tools access and content may be more relevant than large events [1].
Use the optional section to highlight notable achievements and unique aspects of your community. This context helps OpenAI understand impact potential [1].
If you are preparing an OpenAI Campus Network student club application, keep requests realistic and tied to student-led learning and responsible use of AI on campus [1][3].

What happens after you submit the interest form

After submission, clubs may be considered for support aligned to their requests, including help with events, workshops, content, tools access, or leadership programs connected to the Campus Network, based on the information they provide [1]. While you wait, refine event ideas, gather interest from members, and prepare brief curricula or project outlines that reflect responsible AI practices in education settings [1][3].

Resources and further reading

Review the official interest form and program details in OpenAI’s announcement (external) [1]
Stay current via the OpenAI News hub [2]
See how this aligns with broader efforts in Education for Countries [3]
For practical planning frameworks, explore our AI tools and playbooks

FAQ

Who can apply? Student clubs at universities worldwide that want to build AI-native campuses with hands-on learning, events, workshops, and research using OpenAI tools [1].
What information is required? University and country; club name, type, activity level, and community size; a primary contact with role and email; optional LinkedIn or website; current AI use; priority areas; preferred support types; optional achievements or challenges; and an opt-in for ambassador consideration [1].
How should we describe community size? Provide an approximate number that reflects your active reach and engagement level [1].
Can we link to our club site or LinkedIn? Yes, the form includes an optional field for a LinkedIn profile or a club or department website [1].
Are there ambassador opportunities? Yes, clubs can request consideration for potential student ambassador or similar leadership programs connected to the Campus Network [1].

Sources

[1] OpenAI Campus Network: Student club interest form
https://openai.com/index/openai-campus-network-student-club-interest-form/

[2] OpenAI News
https://openai.com/news/

[3] Introducing OpenAI’s Education for Countries
https://openai.com/index/edu-for-countries/