Advisor Orientation

All faculty/staff advisors must complete an orientation prior to the student organization being fully recognized. One recognition period is considered May 1st - April 30th each year. These dates align with the California State University (CSU) student organization recognition period, as outlined in Executive Order 1068.

Synchronous Advisor Orientation 

Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, all advisors will be required to complete the synchronous advisor orientation. Advisors who complete the synchronous advisor orientation will be eligible to advise a student organization for the academic year. Updates will be sent to Advisors through email and our Campus Life Weekly Newsletter. Advisors who previously attended the training will need to attend another Synchronous Advisor Orientation to renew their eligibility. Sign up here to attend a training.

• June 9, 2025 - 9am-12pm (Zoom)
• June 24, 2025 - 1pm-4pm (Zoom)
• July 10, 2025 - 1pm-4pm (In Person & Zoom)
• July 16, 2025 - 1pm-4pm (Zoom)
• August 19, 2025 - 1pm-4pm (In-Person & Zoom)
• September 4, 2025 - 1pm-4pm (Zoom)
• September 12, 2025 - 9am-12pm (Zoom)
• September 19, 2025 - 9am-12pm (Zoom)

Overview of role and responsibilities

The advisor:

1. Must attend a mandatory advisor orientation.
2. Serves as an advisor and guide.
3. Is aware of the policies and procedures for student organizations contained in the handbook and knows university policy affecting such groups; also ensures that the student leaders of the organization are informed of these policies.
4. Is aware of their student organization activities and programs and provides signature authority on event approval forms.
5. Encourages leadership development of organization’s members and informs them of various leadership opportunities across campus.
6. Assists with organizational continuity and officer transition.
7. Alerts student leaders of possible organizational problems and encourages them to explore a variety of strategies to solve such problems.
8. Serves, where possible, as a liaison with faculty, staff, and the outside community.
9. Encourages student leaders to critically examine the organization's structure and activities to ensure compliance with university regulations and to avoid any liability.
10. Holds an annual meeting with the officers and members of the organization to clearly define the advisor’s role.
11. Must attend controversial or risk involved programs, activities, or meetings.