Recognized Student Organizations
ABOUT RSOs
With over 600+ RSOs on campus, there is truly something for every student! Whether those interests are Aerospace, Poetry, K-Pop, Baking, Surfing, or an area of academic interest, these student-led organizations offer something for everyone. Students are welcome to join an RSO, pursue leadership opportunities, attend events, and/or start their own RSO!
Starting a Recognized Student Organization (RSO)
Before you get started, you will need:
- Three (3) currently registered, matriculated students who are interested in serving as Officers in the organization
- A constitution that meets the constitution guidelines as outlined in the Constitution Template.
- A logo or profile photo which follows the logo/branding guidelines associated with each RSO category.
- Familiarize yourself with Rule 6-401A and Rule 6-401B, these University Rules have been developed to explain the University’s recognition process and to clearly establish, define, and formalize the relationship shared between recognized student organizations and the University of Utah.
- Determine what RSO Classification you would like to be. Please note, there is a deeper process to become a Sponsored RSO. Reach out to SLI Office for information about Sponsored RSO Classification.
Please double-check that there are no existing student organizations similar to the one you want to start. You can view a full list of existing organizations here on Campus Connect.
CLICK HERE to go to Campus Connect and fill out the form to register your new Organization!
For additional resources for getting your organization up and running, check out our RSO Resources Webpage.
If you have any questions throughout this process, please reach out to us at studentorgs@utah.edu
TYPES OF RSOs
- A Part of the University
- Sponsored by a department
- Advisor has responsibilities assigned
- May have dedicated work space
- Use of University marks
- All financial accounts through the University
- Donations under University tax ID#
- Contracting as the University
- Priority on-campus space reservations
- Access to ASUU funding
- Required trainings for officers (and advisors if applicable)
- Must be compliant with House Bill 261
- Reserved for Sport Clubs, Fraternities, & Sororities
- Not a part of the University
- Affiliated with a department
- Assessed by Risk Management & Legal
- Use of University marks with permission
- Follow additional rules of department
- Advisor has responsibilities assigned
- No financial accounts through University
- No donations under University Tax ID#
- Priority on-campus space reservations
- Access to ASUU funding
- Required trainings for officers (and advisors if applicable)
- Not a part of the University
- No use of University trademarks
- May us "At Utah" logo set and verbiage
- No financial accounts through the University
- No advisor required, but possible
- No donations under University tax ID#
- Priority on-campus space reservations
- Access to ASUU funding
- Required trainings for officers (and advisors if applicable)
- Not recognized by the University
- Access to First Amendment Rights
- No access to ASUU funding
- Must pay community rates for spaces
Campus Connect is an online database of all active 650+ RSOs at the University of Utah. Campus Connect is a tool for students to find involvement opportunities and is a management tool for RSOs to manage and lead their groups. Students are invited to explore involvement opportunities, events, and more on Campus Connect.