Some groups allow you to automatically join, or to submit an application to join. To do this, use the procedure below.
To join a public group:
1. Navigate to an instance of the Campus Groups portlet that has been set up using the Browse Groups view. Alternatively, you can navigate to an instance set up using the My Groups view and click the Browse Groups link at the bottom of the portlet instance -- this displays the Browse Groups view.
2. Review the list of groups. If you already belong to any of these groups, the system displays a grayed-out label that says Member or Leader. Otherwise, groups that are available for you to join (or apply to join) have a Join link. Groups that are closed to new members or which are available by invitation only are marked with a Closed label.
3. Click the Join link. In response the system displays one of two screens. If the group is open to anyone to join immediately, the screen includes a button that says Join Now. If the group requires an application, then the system displays an application.
4. Click the Join Now button or fill out the application as appropriate.