Recognized Student Organizations

Various resources are available to Recognized Student Organizations. Below is a list of known resources. If you have any questions about any of them or wish to inform us of a resource that is not listed, please contact us.

• Forms: Recognition, SOAFC, Bin and Office Space forms can be found at the front desk of the Student Activities office (Student Activities) (CSU 173) and in the RSO/Greek Office above the mailboxes.
• University Facilities: RSOs may use University Scheduling and Conference Services (CSU 246, tel: 389.2223) to reserve meeting and conference rooms and banner space in the CSU.
• Sponsor Events on University Property: Contact the Scheduling and Conference Services office (CSU 246, tel: 389-2223) to make reservations.
• University Publicity Outlets: Only RSOs, University departments, non-profit community organizations, and colleges may be given permission to post on University information boards. Bring your flyers to the Student Activities (CSU 173) front desk to be stamped before posting them. For the six posters being hung up in the CSU, take them to Student Union office (CSU 220). They will stamp and hang your posters for you.
• Where and How Many Flyers to Post
  Centennial Student Union 6
  Performing Arts Center 4
  Memorial Library 7
  Morris Hall 11
  Armstrong Hall 10
  Nelson Hall 9
  Trafton Halls 25
  Residential Life 6
  Wiecking Center 2
  Wigley Administration Center 2
• Student Discount on Ads for The Reporter: RSOs wishing to advertise their events through the student newspaper may do so using the set Approved Student Organization Rate: $3.60 per column inch. Contact The Reporter for more information (CSU 293, tel: 389-1776).
• RSO Calendar in The Reporter: RSOs wishing to list their meeting time, activities, events, or brief mission statement in The Reporter may do so by filling out a form located at the front desk of the Student Activities office (CSU 173). Forms are returned to the Student Activities office, not The Reporter, as this is a project run by the RSO Leadership Council.
• MSU Campus Events Calendar: RSOs may also post their upcoming events on the online MSU Campus Events Calendar: http://events.mnsu.edu/.
• Boredboard.org: Boredboard.org contains most, if not all, events on campus. RSOs may post their meeting times and places, as well as events, on Boredboard.org. Submissions should be sent to subin.shrestha@mnsu.edu.
• RSO '9' Business Accounts: For information on establishing a '9' account for your RSO, go to www.mnsu.edu/busoff/clubaccounts and click on "Student Club Accounts."
• Petition SOAFC for Programming Funds: The purpose of SOAFC (Student Organization Activity Funding Committee) is to provide funds for student programming to eligible RSOs. (Refer to the Categories of RSOs section for eligibility). If you are interested in finding out more information, please contact Iver Gullixson in the Student Activities office (CSU 173) or ask the front desk for an application packet.
• Petition SAC for Travel Funds: SAC funds are available to Independent or Departmentally funded (receiving less than $500.00 from their department) RSOs wishing to travel for various events and conferences. Visit Michael Hodapp in the Centennial Student Union office (CSU 220) for details on the criteria used to determine funding and the funding policies.
• Fundraising: RSOs have the unique privilege to fundraise on MSU property. They are limited to three permits per semester. Permits for fundraising are avialable in the Scheduling and Conference Services office (CSU 246, tel: 389-2223).
• Bake Sales: Bake sales fall under the fundraising component (see above).
• Mailboxes: Every RSO is provided with an on-campus mailbox located in the RSO office inside the Student Activities office (CSU 173). It is the responsibility of the RSO to check them weekly for upcoming events, opportunities, cross-RSO communication, and the contact information of new students interested in joining your group. Sport RSOs also have mailboxes in the Campus Recreation office (Myers Field House 118).
• MSU E-mail Accounts: Each RSO is given an MSU e-mail account that will be the main e-mail contact account. RSO officers and advisors will share the a folder in their MavMail accounts. It is the responsibility of these officers and advisors to check the e-mail folder for upcoming events, opportunities, cross-RSO communication, and the contact information of new students interested in joining your group.
• Banner Making Supplies: For RSOs wishing to create banners, supplies (paper, letter cutters, and paint markers) are available in the Student Activities office (CSU 173). Ask the front desk staff for assistance.
• Sandwich Boards: There are two sandwich boards that are available for RSO use. To check out one or both boards, please contact the Program Advisor to make the reservation. Name and tech ID will be required to check out the boards. If the sandwich boards are not returned, the cost of replacement will added the student's account - unless the RSO that he/she represents has a 9 account, in which case the cost will come from that account.
• Storage Space: Storage bins are located inside the RSO office that are designated specifically for RSO use. Applications for bin space are located at the front desk of the Student Activities office (CSU 173).
• Offices: Offices inside the CSU are available for RSO use. As a limited number are available, applications for their use must be filled out. Priority will be given to RSOs who apply in conjunction with other RSOs. Applications may be picked up and returned to the Student Activities office (CSU 173). The due date for this application is November 15 of each year.
• University Staff Advisory and Consultant Services: Student Activities staff are here to help you with any questions that you may have.
• Discounted Copy Cards: For RSOs that have a '9' account with the Business Office on campus, the Copy Shop (WC 309) offers a discounted rate of $0.05 per copy.
• Classroom Technology Equipment Training: Training is available for organizations wanting to use the multimedia technology in the classrooms. You can call Matt Clay to set up a training session at 389-2526 or e-mail him at matthew.clay@mnsu.edu.
• Leadership Library: A library with books and other materials on various aspects of leadership and organizations is available in the Student Activities office (CSU 173).
• Student Attorney: All MSU students have the right to free legal advice. The MSSA provides a licensed practicing attorney through funding from the student activity fees. Offering legal advice to individual students, special interest groups, and researching legal issues for student body governance are the most important functions of the Students' Attorney. If you or your RSO has a legal concern, feel free to use this service. The attorney's office is located in CSU 280.
• Use of University Vehicles: RSOs may rent University vehicles for travel on MSU functions. They must obtain the signature of their Faculty/Staff advisor and know that he/she is then responsible for any misuse of the vehicle. For complete regulations call Helen Wenners at 389-5649.