How to Create a Recognized Student Organization

• Can reserve University and Student Center space for meetings and social gatherings on campus
• Post material in appropriate locations around campus
• Receive an organization mailbox, located in the Student Leadership & Development
• Receive on-campus accounting services through ASI
• Hold food fundraisers or special events that enable your RSO to raise funds for the organization or a chosen charitable/philanthropic purpose.
• Receive advising from the Office of Student Leadership and Development on the following:
  • Special Event Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Receive Leadership and Officer Training
  • WarriorLife Implementation for your RSO

Registering a New Student Club or Organization

Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 Registration Period | Officer Training completed by Jan. 31.

• Have at least five enrolled (matriculated) students, three to hold officer positions of President, Treasurer, and Student Event Coordinator (SEC).
• 2.0 grade point average for all three organization officers. This is required via the Minimum Qualifications for Student Office Holders, CSU Policy 9704344.
• Create a constitution for your organization. You can use the Sample Constitution provided. 
• Meet with Student Leadership, Engagement, and Belonging to complete an on-campus University Trust Account Agreement.
• Complete all required officer trainings assigned to officers via Tracks and Checklists on WarriorLife.
• Follow these steps to register your organization on WarriorLife.

Renewing Your Recognized Student Organization Registration

• Currently Recognized Student Organizations can renew their registration April 1 - June 30.
• Officer training will need to be completed by Aug. 31.  

As a reminder, your organization must:

• Consist of five enrolled (matriculated) students, three to hold officer positions of President, Treasurer, and Student Event Coordinator (SEC)
• Ensure the main three officers maintain a 2.0 grade point average. This is required via the Minimum Qualifications for Student Office Holders, CSU Policy 9704344.
• Update the organization's membership roster on WarriorLife after registration is submitted. Fraternity and Sorority groups need to use user tags to identify membership status i.e. New Member - Fall/Spring, Inactive, Suspended, etc.
• Update the membership roster on WarriorLife when the organization is registered. Fraternity and Sorority groups will need to complete the Membership Roster/Grade Authorization step within the registration process.
• Follow these steps to re-register your organization on WarriorLife.

If you need to change your officers after you submit your registration form, please complete an Organization Change Form on WarriorLife.

Registration Processing Times

• After the president of a student organization submits the Registration form on WarriorLife, a checklist will appear on WarriorLife within 5 business days.
  • You are required to complete the Registration form, Office Agreement form, and the required Officer Training before your organization's registration is approved.
• If approved, your registered student organization will be notified in 10 business days.
  • Any incomplete or pending items will result in delays.