Recognized Student Organization
Starting a New Recognized Student Organization
To start a new Recognized Student Organization (RSO), students must provide:
- Three matriculated student officers.
- A constitution that follows the University's template.
- A logo or profile photo that complies with branding guidelines.
Things to know:
- Review University Rules 6-401A and 6-401B.
- All RSOs start in the Registered Classification, if you would like to move into Sponsored or an Affiliated Sports Club, please reach out to [email protected]
- Look through Campus Connect clubs to make sure that a similar organization does not exist.
RSO Classifications
Each RSO falls into one of three classifications:
Find Student Organizations
Required Training
Bystander Intervention Training: Mandatory for at least three officers, per Senate Bill 134.
Resources & Support
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a. Rule 6-401A: Recognized Student Organization Classification
b. Rule R6-401B: Student Organization Violations of Law or Policy
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a. Instructions for creating a non-university bank account for Registered and Affiliated RSOs
b. Instructions for managing a non-university bank account for Registered and Affiliated RSOs
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a. Perspectives Course by Constructive Dialogue Institute
b. Student Expression Information - Dean of Students
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1) Each summer, fall, and spring semester, the SLI team hosts their RSO Advisor & Sponsoring Department Townhalls. During these online meetings, advisors and sponsoring departments have key updates shared with them, presentations from key services on campus that impact and support RSOs, and create a space for collective problem solving and support. To be added to our invite list or for more information on these townhalls please email Allie Menzdorf - [email protected].
2) Faculty and Staff can request access to Campus Connect, the RSO management platform, using the following guidance: Faculty & Staff Campus Connect Access Request Process
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