The Spring 2025 RSO application cycle has closed. The 2025-2026 application will open on May 1st.

 

We're excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped RSO Symposia designed to provide you with the essential skills and resources for a successful 2025-2026 school year! We've moved away from the traditional all-day training and are now offering a series of targeted workshops to meet your specific needs.

Instead of one long training day, you can now choose the workshops most relevant to your RSO's goals. We're offering a variety of sessions to help you navigate everything from application processes to financial management and event planning.

Symposia will be in-person at the Student Union on Friday May 2nd from 8:30-4:30 (you are not requried to be there the whole time). This is great opportunity to get your application submitted early. 

How to Register:

REGISTRATION LINK 

We encourage all RSO leaders to take advantage of these valuable workshops. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. 

We look forward to seeing you there! For questions regarding the event please contact Dana Haxby ([email protected])

 

Trainings

If you are looking to start a club or are a new President or Treasurer for Spring, make sure you have completed the ILAT and RSO3 trainings!

ALL Presidents and Treasurers must complete the RSO3. This is a one and done training, if you have completed it in the past your DO NOT need to do so again. If you are unsure, please email your Student Life Advisor to check.

Based on student feedback and accessibility, we will be piloting an asynchronous option for RSO3 training in Canvas. For spring recognition, RSO Presidents and Treasurers will have the option to complete the RSO3 training via traditional Zoom (synchronous) or via the pilot Canvas course (asynchronous). If you would like to participate in the Canvas course for RSO3 training, please use this link.

All sychronous sessions are done for this cycle. Please enroll in the Canvas course. All materials must be completed by 2/7/25 at 12:00pm in order to recieve credit for this cycle. For this training specifically, if you attend one of the Zoom sessions, you DO NOT need to complete this Canvas course.  

For questions please contact [email protected] 

The AS Banking Training is required only for organizations that use ON CAMPUS BANKING. (If that applies) The RSO Treasurer must complete this training in order to become recognized for the 2024-2025 academic year. This training is required ever year regardless of previous completions

AS Banking Training dates ("On-campus banking" Treasurers only). Registration not required but encouraged. REGISTER HERE:

 

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ALL Presidents and Treasurers must complete the ILAT. This is a one and done training, if you have completed it in the past your DO NOT need to do so again. If you are unsure, please email your Student Life Advisor to check.

This Winter Recognition Season, the Inclusive Leadership Awareness training team is excited to pilot a new format. Based on feedback from previous attendees requesting more scheduling flexibility and a shorter workshop, we’ve made some changes.

The workshop is now divided into two parts. Part A content will be available as a Canvas module, which you can complete at your own pace. Once you finish the module, you’ll be directed to a page on Canvas with Zoom registration links, allowing you to sign up for Part B—a 1.5-hour Zoom session. Upcoming Part B dates are listed below to help you plan.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected]

Enroll for Part A here.  

Part B zoom workshop dates (complete Part A Module first to receive Part B sign-up link)

 

Start or Renew an Organization!

Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Application

New and continuing student organizations must be recognized on an annual basis per California State University Executive Order 1068.

The RSO application for the 2024 - 2025 academic year will reopen for Spring on December 1st.

Please note that there are two recognition seasons when the RSO Application is open, fall and spring. During the recognition seasons is when staff will be actively reviewing RSO Applications.

• Fall 2025: May 1st -September 1st
  • Student organizations that are granted "conditional recognition" will lose their status if pending items are not completed by September 1st. 
• Spring 2026: December 1st - February 1st

How to Complete the Annual RSO Application

Steps to become a Recognized Student Organization

1. Complete the RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATION (RSO) APPLICATION.
2. The RSO Application must have the names, RedIDs, and emails of at least five eligible student officers and one faculty/staff advisor.
3. The organization's bylaws must be uploaded to the RSO Application with all California State University standards. Please see our Bylaw Checklist and Template for reference.
4. The organization must have a membership roster uploaded to their application in order to be recognized. On the application under "Documents" select "View Documents," ​the select "Document Type" ​and upload under "Roster." Upload a Google/Excel sheet and save.​ ​
5. The organization must complete the A.S. Banking and Finance section of the RSO Application. If the organization chooses to use on-campus banking, they must submit the Student Organization Account Application & Agreement form. Learn more about student organization banking and finance here. 
   We are accepting electronic signatures on applications for 2024-25 academic year. Contact AS Banking at ([email protected]) if you have questions.
6. New presidents and treasurers must complete the RSO Officer Obligations Training (RSO3) and Inclusive Leadership Awareness Training (ILAT). RSO's that use, or plan to use, a Student Organization banking account must complete a banking training. All treasurers whose organizations bank on campus must complete the banking training in order to fulfill this requirement. 
7. The advisor listed on the RSO Application must confirm their role and complete the Advisor Orientation.
8. The organization will receive an email confirming their recognition once all items have been completed.

 

The RSO application can take two to four weeks to process once all requirements are complete. RSO applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

 

Benefits of Being a Recognized Student Organization

• Use of SDSU's name, logo and symbols in conformity with campus policies.
• Meeting on campus, reserving space with Union Programs & Services and university facilities.
• Applying for and receiving office or desk space in The Center for Student Organizations & Activities, subject to space availability.
• Scheduling and publicizing activities and events as approved by The Center for Student Organizations & Activities.
• Participating in Student Life and University events.
• Use of Presence for marketing, communication, tracking and assessment of the organization and organization related activities.
• Gratis publicity via The Daily Aztec and Associated Students communications when available.
• Posting of signs in reserved areas (in accordance with the Buildings and Grounds Code).
• Maintaining an organization mailbox in the office of The Center for Student Organizations & Activities (email [email protected] for information).
• Applying for Student Organization Donation Bin placement in The Center for Student Organizations & Activities (email [email protected] for information).
• Applying for and receiving funding of programs from various campus departments, subject to availability requirements.
• Belonging to and receiving funds from the A.S. College Councils, as appropriate.
• Receiving tax-exempt charitable donations through provision administered by Associated Students.
• Certifying campus recognition for national or statewide affiliated organizations.

For more information on the purpose of the recognition process and student organization policies and procedures, please review the  Recognized Student Organization Handbook. 

Contact The Center for Student Organizations & Activities at 619-594-5221 if you have any questions!