Form a Recognized Student Organization (RSO)

Step 1

Acquire an Intent to Organize Form (ITO) from the Student Organization Center (SOC), 213 University Center (UCEN). This form is also available at SOC Forms.  Submit this to Brian Proffer in the SOC.

 

Step 2

Upon approval from the SOC and the Office of Student Life (OSL) the organization will be given a Sample Constitution to re-format and write. Additionally the requesting group will be given the link to the Online Application. Required in the Application is the following:

  • General organization information
  • Officer Information
  • Member information (8 UM-Flint students are required to start an organization)
  • Tentative event information

 

Step 3

The organization will receive Forming Student Organization (FSO) status and will receive limited benefits while OSL reviews the application and SG reviews the Constitution. There is a one (1) month time frame in which OSL and SG have to approve or deny the application.

 

Step 4

The Student Government Director of Student Organizations will contact the student organization once the decision is made upon approval or denial.

 

Step 5

If approved the organization is required to meet with Brian Proffer for the New Student Organization Orientation Meeting.

 

Step 6

Enjoy being a Registered Student Organization with full benefits!

 

Frequently Asked Questions and Helpful Hints

Do Forming Student Organizations FSO have any benefits?

Yes.

FSOs have the following limited benefits:

  • They must request all meeting and event rooms and distribution table through Brian in the SOC. 
  • They are allowed tables during Student Organization Fairs if room is available
  • They are allowed marketing on the Student Life Bulletin Boards and Digital TVs.
  • Full access to the Student Organization Center and its resources

 

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Should an FSO meet regularly?

Yes.

It is suggested that the organization meet regularly to maintain communcation, to continue planning for events and activities, to continue to be involved and to build commaredie between organization members.

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Can non-UM-Flint individuals be members of the organization?

Yes.

Non-Student Members are possible. However all university issued funds must be solely used for the student members.

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Does the organization have to have a faculty or staff advisor?

No.

The Office of Student Life does not require a university advisor. If the organization does not specifically identify an advisor, Brian Proffer is the default advisor for your organization.

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When do elections have to occur?

Elections must occur at least once a year. When they occur is at the descretion of the organization, so long as they abide by their constitution. It is the suggestion that elections occur mid to end of Winter Term.

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Student Organization Center | 213 University Center - 303 East Kearsley St. | Flint, Michigan 48502
Phone: 810.424.5316 | Fax (810) 762-3023 | Dept.Student_Life@umflint.edu
 

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