• Welcome Page
• Table of Contents
• Section 1 - Student Organizations at GVSU
  • Office of Student Life Mission and Values
  • Relationship Statement
    • Non-Discrimination Policy
    • Academic Standards
    • ADA
    • Hazing Policy
    • Student Code
  • Definition of Registered Student Organizations
  • Benefits and Privileges of Registered Student Organizations
  • Classification of Student Organizations
  • Student Organization Review Board
    • Purpose
    • Board Membership
    • Registered Student Organization Approval
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Misconduct Review Process
    • Misconduct Review Referral Form
• Section 2 - Registering and Renewing your RSO
  • Registration and Renewal
  • Requirements for Registration
    • Officer Requirements and Expectations
    • Organization Membership (roster)
    • Membership Information for Selective Organizations
    • Probate Shows and Introducing New Members
  • How to Start a New Student Organization
    • Establishing an Organization at Grand Valley State University
  • Advisors and Coaches
    • Definition and Selection
    • Agreement and Expectations
• Section 3 - Resources
  • Conferences and Travel
    • Air Travel
    • Driver Authorization Process
    • Hotel Reservations/Vehicle Rental
    • Registration and Fees
    • Student Expectations and Contract
  • CSLC
  • Laker Leadership Programs
  • Officer Transition and Retreat Planning
  • Student Organization Center Manual
  • Technology
    • Available Technology
    • Community Standards
    • Obtaining Technology
    • Social Media Guidelines
  • The MAXimize Initiatives
  • Year at a Glance
• Section 4 - Financial Management
  • Funding Boards
  • Managing Your Account
    • Tax Exempt Status
    • Tax Identification Number
    • Spending Your Organization's Money
  • Fundraising
    • Fundraising Policies and Forms
    • Food Sales
    • Gaming and Raffles
• Section 5 - Event Planning
  • Facilities
    • Kirkhof Center
    • Event Services
    • Reserving Space on Campus
    • Kirkhof Center Meeting and Event Use Policies
    • Off-campus Facility Rental
    • Bonfires
    • Dances and Music Events
    • Food Waivers and Catering
    • Key Policy
    • 5K Runs
    • Alumni House
  • Programming
    • Event Planning Checklist
    • Event Assessment Form
    • Cosponsorships
    • Professional Services Contract Policy
    • Guidelines for Working with Agents and Campus Performers/Speakers
    • Honorariums
    • Utilizing Movies or TV Shows for Campus Programs
    • Laker Late Night and Hot Spot
    • Scavenger Hunts
  • Promoting Your Organization
    • Use of University name and logo
    • Free Speech/Open Forum Areas
    • Petitions
    • Literature Distribution
    • University Promotions
    • Chalking Policy
    • Campus Posting Policy
    • Banners and Outdoor Signage Policies
    • T-shirts
    • Copy Center
    • PR Checklist
    • Publication Guidelines
• Section 6 - Fraternity and Sorority Manual
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual
  • Membership Intake Process Policies and Procedures
• Section 7 - Sport Clubs
• Contact Us

Registered Student Organization Handbook

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Officer Requirements and Expectations

Student organization officers and all general members will be required to review the following terms and conditions to their involvement within student organizations.  This agreement establishes the understanding that the student involved is aware of the policies and procedures associated with their involvement in student organizations at Grand Valley State University.

Information regarding each officer's position should be defined within an organization's constitution.

Click Here for the Officer Agreement