Below is a list of important links for student organizations:
- RSO FAQs Safe Campus
Please refer to this page as we update and add new information for student organizations during the pandemic.
- RSO Resource Manual
The Student Organization Resource Manual provides an overview of organization functions, responsibilities, and resources. This manual also includes instructions for students wishing to start a new organization. Requests for exceptions to the following policy and procedures can be emailed to the Director of CSAI.
- RSO Financial Manual
This manual was written to assist student organizations in maintaining fiscally sound practices that comply with University rules and regulations, and should be used in tandem with the Registered Student Organization Resource Manual. Student Organizations are required to follow the policies and procedures contained within these manuals.
- Officer Update Form
For student organizations who need to replace an organization officer or advisor or who wants to revive a currently inactive student organization.
- Student Government Association Funding Process Quick Guide
Provided by SGA, this guide includes the deadline dates for all funding applications as well as the funding process used by Student Government, funding eligibility and what expeditures are ineliligble for funding.
- Instructions on Submitting Event or Travel Requests
Student organizations who wish to request space on campus (for events, meetings, speakers, etc.) or who are planning to travel can follow these step-by-step instructions how to submit their requests in VikesConnect.
- Pepsi Donation Request Form
If your organization would like to request a Pepsi beverage donation for your upcoming event. Before submitting the form please make sure you are in compliance with the following: 1) Your donation request will be used at an event of a registered Student Organization or recognized Office/Department at Cleveland State University; 2) The event is a minimum of six weeks away.
- Digital Signage Request Form
For organizations who would like to promote their event on the digital signs (TV screens) located in the Student Center.
- Viking Newsletter Submission Form
The Viking Newsletter is sent to all current CSU students every Monday morning during the fall and spring semesters. If a student organization wishes to have their event or announcment considered for the newsletter, use this form to complete the request.
- Student Organization Printing/Duplicating Request
Student Organizations can submit their request for duplicating or printing services by CSU Duplicating department. This form is only to be used by student organizations with agency accounts, not General Fee Unit organizations with departmental accounts. All General Fee Unit organizations can go directly to the duplicating department.
- Advisor Purchase Request Approval Instructions
This document contains step-by-step instructions for advisors when they are requested to approve/deny purchase requests from the student organization they advise.
- Advisor Review and Approval Instructions for Budget (Funding) Requests
This document has the step-by-step instructions for advisors of RSOs who submit funding (or what we call budget) requests to either Student Government Association or Student Bar Association.
- YouTube Channel
Videos for student organization officers and advisors on using the VikesConnect platform, inluding officer training sessions, roster tool walk-through and submitting budget requests.