RSO Travel Support
Registered Student Organization Travel Support
RSO Trip Driver Guidance
Driver Authorization Process
Any drivers (whether using personal or rental vehicles) on student organization trips must be cleared by the Department of Public Safety as an authorized driver. Students who will be driving must be approved by completing the Student Life Diver Form. Processing takes at least a month so it is advised that students anticipating going on a trip have this done at the beginning of the school year. When filling out the form reference the Office of Student Life and the organization you are with.
All drivers are individually responsible for any traffic violations, tickets, etc., and will be expected to pay applicable fines.
RSO Travel Support
Travel Funding: This includes Individual Travel, Vehicle Rental, and Organization Competition Fees.
GVSU Registered Student Organization (RSOs) that have tryouts on talents/skills or an interview process for organization membership (this could include Greek Organizations, sports teams, performance groups) or graduate students (they can apply for travel funding through the Graduate Student Association) are ineligible to request Travel funds through the Student Life Fund. Organizations that do not qualify will not have the travel budget option on LakerLink. If you have any questions, please reach out [email protected].
Individual Travel Requests are now completed by the President/Financial officer of the organization for all individuals the organization would like to submit for funding in one request. Individuals are still required to complete the Travel Passport before traveling.
International Travel
RSO Handbook Policy on International Travel for Student Organizations:
The Office of Student Life will not recognize organizations that require or encourage international travel as a major piece of their organization's identity.
That being stated, some organizations may qualify for international competition or opportunities to areas such as Canada and Mexico. If your organization is needing to travel internationally, please contact the Office of Student Life at [email protected] or 616-331-2345.