1. Fall Registration/Mid-Year Check-In

The registration and renewal process for student organizations is conducted online via LakerLink. Detailed instructions and information about the registration process is available on the Student Organization Support page. The president of the organization is responsible for registering the organization and must provide the following information at the time of registration:

• Name of the organization (Cannot include "GVSU, Grand Valley, Lakers, GV, etc.")
• Organization statement of purpose
• Name of campus advisor, e-mail address of the advisor
• Names and e-mail addresses of the officers of the organization
• Self-select the general category type for the organization to classify the type of organization (final organization classification will be determined by the Student Organization Recognition Board).
• The constitution of the organization

The organization constitution clarifies the operating procedures for student organizations and their officers. Students in leadership positions are responsible for knowing and abiding by various university policies and regulations. Personal information will be submitted from the members, the officers, and the advisor at the time of registration. Information provided will be accessible by staff administrators. Once an organization is approved by the Student Organization Recogition Board, they must complete their on-boarding before gaining approval on LakerLink and recieving Registered Student Organization benefits. 

NOTE: Organizations that have not been registered in the past may register at any time during the regular academic year, but must complete the registration process in its entirety within 30 days of submitting the request.

RENEWAL PROCESS

Every organization must renew at the beginning of each academic semester (Fall and Winter). This allows organizations to update rosters and officer information. This process is completed online via LakerLink.

Each group must complete the required renewal process on LakerLink by the deadline date established for each academic semester. It is recommended that organizations complete the renewal process as early as possible. Failure to renew by the deadline will result in loss of recognition and the loss of student organization privileges. Organizations that have failed to renew and have lost their RSO status will not be eligible to re-apply as an organization until the fall semester of the following academic year. Any organization that loses its registered status must be reviewed by the Student Organization Recogition Board prior to their return to campus.

2. Attend Ignite or New Organization On-Boarding Meeting 

Ignite and Re-Ignite are the official training and resource programs for officers and executive boards of student organizations that occur twice a year (Fall and Winter semester). ALL student organizations are REQUIRED to have at least one executive officer participate in both Ignite (Fall) and Re-Ignite (Winter), but are strongly encouraged to have all 4 officers participate in the training. Policies and procedures, funding, LakerLink, and other important details pertinent to student organizations are covered at this event.

1. Active on LakerLink

Student Organizations can be marked as Active, Frozen, or Inactive. Active organizations have access to apply for funding, be searchable on LakerLink, submit events to the events calendar, and reserve space on campus. Frozen organizations have access to be searchable on LakerLink, but will have a snowflake next to their name and will be able to complete registrations/edit the profile. Inactive organizations have no access on LakerLink and an organization is only marked Inactive if a dissolution form is submitted and approved by the the organization. 

2. Agency Account on Campus

Agency accounts on campus allow organizations to recieve funding, recieve sponsorship dollars, and purchase items in the Office of Student Life with the institutions tax-exempt status. To access the account balance, please email [email protected]. 

3. Reserve Rooms on Campus and Table in the Kirhof Center

Recognized organizations can reserve rooms on campus in the Kirkhof Center, Academic Spaces, and the Pew Campus. 

4. Reserve a Table at Campus Life Night (Fall and/or Winter)

Recognized organizations can reserve tables at Campus Life Night to showcase their organization for free. 

5. Submit Funding Requests

Recognized organizations can submit funding requests that follow the funding guidelines. 

6. Access to the RSO Promo Package

Recognized organizations have access to one FREE RSO Promo Package per academic year. Submit a service request to get started! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with questions.

7. Access to Storage Space in the Student Organization Cages

Recognized organizations can request storage space by emailing [email protected]. 

8. Free LakerHub Slide

Laker Hub slides are now free for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)! Each RSO is permitted to have one Laker Hub slide up at a time (4 weeks max per slide). Please make sure you are following all Laker Hub slide design standards before you submit your service request and attach your file. If you’d like, we can design slides for you, but your organization will be charged for design time.

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Adventist Christian Fellowship

African Student Council

Allied Health Sciences Club

Alpha Phi Omega

Alpha Phi Sigma

Alpha Psi Omega

Alternative Breaks

Alzheimer's Awareness Club

American Association of Petroleum Geologists

American Choral Directors Association

American Marketing Association

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Society of Safety Professionals

American String Teachers Association

Animators Guild

Anthropology Club

Applied Math Club

Archaeological Society

Asian Student Union

Aspiras Foundation

Aspiring Educators of Michigan - formally Teachers of Tomorrow

Association of Student Geographers and Planners

Astronomy Club

Athletes in Action

Bachelor of Social Work Student Organization

Beekeepers

Belly Dance Club

Best Buddies

Beta Alpha Psi

Bhakti Yoga Club

Biology Club

Biology Graduate Club

Biomedical Engineering Society

Black Student Union

Black. Leaders. Aspiring. For. Critical. Knowledge. (BLACK)

Book Club

Brains & Beauty

Bridges International

Camp Kesam

Campus Cleanup Crew

Campus Lutherans

Campus Ministry

Car Enthusiasts

Casting Club

Catholic Student Ministries

Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG)

Chemistry Club

ChemoCare

Chess Club

Chinese Language and Culture Club (CLCC)

Circle K International

Club Connect

College Democrats

College Republicans

Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education

Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization

Comic Book Club

Computing Club

Connections Through Conversations

COTAD Chapter

Council for Exceptional Children

Criminal Justice Student Association

CRU

Dance Troupe

Data Science Society

Delight Ministries

Delta Sigma Pi

Destino

Disc Golf Club

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Economics Club

Elite Dance

Eta Sigma Phi Honorary Society for Classical Studies

Ethics Bowl Team

Euchre Club

Euphoria

Exercise Science Club

Farm Club

Filipinx American Student Association

FIRST Alumni Network

Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Club

Folk Music Club

Food & Nutrition Association (Pre-Dietetics Club)

Forensic Science Club

Future Female Physicians

Genetic Counseling Organization

Geology Club

German Club

Graduate Communication Association

Graduate Student Association

GrooVe

Habitat for Humanity

Hackers Analyzing Threats

Health an Physical Education Club

Health Professionals Graduate Student Association (Healthcare Professionals Graduate Student Alliance)

Helping Hands

Hillel

His House Christain Fellowship

Horror Movie Homies

Hospitality and Tourism Management Club

Hunger and Homelessness

Hybrid Student Occupational Therapy Association

Ignite Dance Company

Indian Association

International City/County Management Association

International Friendship, Inc.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Iota Tau Alpha

Irish Dance Club

Japanese Cultural Association

Kirkhof College of Nursing Student Organization

Kpop Group Evolution

La Tertulia - Spanish Club

Lab Scientists

Laker Racing Formula SAE

Laker Vets

Latino Student Union

Law Society

Les Francophiles (French Club)

M.A. In English (Literature) Program

Mario Kart Club

Master of Social Work Student Organization

Mathematics and Statistics Club

Medical Tele-Brigades

Meditation and Mindfulness

Mental Health Awareness Initiative

Met By Love

Miracle Network Dance Marathon - Lakerthon

Model Entertainment

Momentum

Monarcas-Ballet Folklorico

More Than a Meal

Move 2 the Beat Dance Crew

Mu Epsilon Delta

Multicultural Student Nurses Organization

Muslim Student Association

National Society of Black Engineers

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

Native American Student Association

Nepali Student Association

Nonprofit Professionals Graduate Student Organization

Organization for Professional Writers

Otaku no Anime

Partners in Health Engage Team

Phi Chi Theta

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Phi Sigma Pi

Philosophy Club

Photo Club

Pickleball Club

Plant Club

Polish Club

Pre-Chiropractic Club

Pre-Dental Club

Pre-Med Club

Pre-Nursing Association

Pre-Occupational Therapy Club

Pre-Optometry Club

Pre-Pharmacy Association

Pre-Physician Assistant Club

Pre-Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Student Organization (Pre-RISSO)

Pre-Veterinary Club

Professional Association of Graduate Scientists

Professional Association of Graduate Engineering Students (PAGES)

Professional Society for Minorities in Honors (Interconnections)

Project Blue Heart

Protect Life

Psi Chi

Psychology Club

Public Relations Student Society of America

Radiation Therapy Student Organization

Ratio Christi

Real Estate Club

Recreation Therapy Student Association (RTSA)

Renaissance Festival

Rhythm in Blue Dance Team (RIBS)

Richard Paul Clodfelder Student Society

Rotaract Club

Royal Dancers

School Counselor Graduate Student Organization

Seidman Investment Portfolio Organization (IPO)

Seidman Supply Chain Management Association

Seidman Sustainability Association

Self Care on Campus

Sigma Alpha Iota International Women's Music Fraternity

Skateboarding Club

Society for Human Resource Management

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Society of Women Engineers

Sociology Club

Soil and Water Conservation Society

Soil Judging Club

Solar Racing Team

Sport Coaching Club

Sport Management Club

STAGE

Stars for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Student Affairs Graduate Association

Student Affiliates in School Psychology

Student Chapter of the National Science Teaching Association

Student Environmental Coalition

Student for Aging and Genontology Enrichment

Students for Justice in Palestine

Student Interest Group for Illustrators

Student Nurses Association

Student Senate

Students Demand Action

Students Leaving a Mark

Subject to Change

Table Tennis

Tabletop Gaming Club

The Gerald R Ford Leadership Forum

Traditional Student Occupational Therapy Association

Turning Point USA

Unified Sports

United Campus Christian Fellowship (Wesley)

University Christian Outreach

Urban Dynamic

Vietnamese Student Association

Voices

Wildlife Biology Club

Women in Business

Women in Cinema

Women in Computing

Women in Medicine and Science

Women in STEM Fields

Women's Fitness and Wellness Club

Wordsmiths

Writers' Room: Scriptwriting Club

Yarn Arts Club

You Beautiful Black Woman

Young Democratic Socialists of America

Young Life

1. Fall Registration/Mid-Year Check-In

The registration and renewal process for student organizations is conducted online via LakerLink. Detailed instructions and information about the registration process is available on the Student Organization Support page. The president of the organization is responsible for registering the organization and must provide the following information at the time of registration:

• Name of the organization (Cannot include "GVSU, Grand Valley, Lakers, GV, etc.")
• Organization statement of purpose
• Name of campus advisor, e-mail address of the advisor
• Names and e-mail addresses of the officers of the organization
• Self-select the general category type for the organization to classify the type of organization (final organization classification will be determined by the Student Organization Recognition Board).
• The constitution of the organization

The organization constitution clarifies the operating procedures for student organizations and their officers. Students in leadership positions are responsible for knowing and abiding by various university policies and regulations. Personal information will be submitted from the members, the officers, and the advisor at the time of registration. Information provided will be accessible by staff administrators. Once an organization is approved by the Student Organization Recogition Board, they must complete their on-boarding before gaining approval on LakerLink and recieving Registered Student Organization benefits. 

NOTE: Organizations that have not been registered in the past may register at any time during the regular academic year, but must complete the registration process in its entirety within 30 days of submitting the request.

RENEWAL PROCESS

Every organization must renew at the beginning of each academic semester (Fall and Winter). This allows organizations to update rosters and officer information. This process is completed online via LakerLink.

Each group must complete the required renewal process on LakerLink by the deadline date established for each academic semester. It is recommended that organizations complete the renewal process as early as possible. Failure to renew by the deadline will result in loss of recognition and the loss of student organization privileges. Organizations that have failed to renew and have lost their RSO status will not be eligible to re-apply as an organization until the fall semester of the following academic year. Any organization that loses its registered status must be reviewed by the Student Organization Recogition Board prior to their return to campus.

2. Attend Ignite or New Organization On-Boarding Meeting 

Ignite and Re-Ignite are the official training and resource programs for officers and executive boards of student organizations that occur twice a year (Fall and Winter semester). ALL student organizations are REQUIRED to have at least one executive officer participate in both Ignite (Fall) and Re-Ignite (Winter), but are strongly encouraged to have all 4 officers participate in the training. Policies and procedures, funding, LakerLink, and other important details pertinent to student organizations are covered at this event.

3. Schedule a Student Organization Success Coaching Session

These sessions are 15-30 minutes with a Student Organization Success Coach from the Office of Student Life. You can schedule an appointment by submitting the Student Organization Success Coaching Set-Up form. 

4. Attend Three (3) Workshops Within an Academic Semester

Student Organizations workshops are offered throughout the Fall and Winter academic semesters covering a variety of topics. 

5. Post All General Meetings on LakerLink

Submit all general meetings to your organizations LakerLink Events Calendar. 

1. Active on LakerLink

Student Organizations can be marked as Active, Frozen, or Inactive. Active organizations have access to apply for funding, be searchable on LakerLink, submit events to the events calendar, and reserve space on campus. Frozen organizations have access to be searchable on LakerLink, but will have a snowflake next to their name and will be able to complete registrations/edit the profile. Inactive organizations have no access on LakerLink and an organization is only marked Inactive if a dissolution form is submitted and approved by the the organization. 

2. Agency Account on Campus

Agency accounts on campus allow organizations to recieve funding, recieve sponsorship dollars, and purchase items in the Office of Student Life with the institutions tax-exempt status. To access the account balance, please email [email protected]. 

3. Reserve Rooms on Campus and Table in the Kirhof Center

Showcased organizations can reserve rooms on campus in the Kirkhof Center, Academic Spaces, and the Pew Campus. 

4. Reserve a Table at Campus Life Night (Fall and/or Winter)

Showcased organizations can reserve tables at Campus Life Night to showcase their organization for free. 

5. Submit Funding Requests

Showcased organizations can submit funding requests that follow the funding guidelines. 

6. Access to the RSO Promo Package

Showcased organizations have access to one FREE RSO Promo Package per academic year. Submit a service request to get started! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with questions.

7. Access to Storage Space in the Student Organization Cages

Showcased organizations can request storage space by emailing [email protected]. 

8. Free LakerHub Slide & Design Time

Laker Hub slides are now free for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)! Each RSO is permitted to have one Laker Hub slide up at a time (4 weeks max per slide). Please make sure you are following all Laker Hub slide design standards before you submit your service request and attach your file or have the Promotions design it for FREE.

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1. Fall Registration/Mid-Year Check-In

The registration and renewal process for student organizations is conducted online via LakerLink. Detailed instructions and information about the registration process is available on the Student Organization Support page. The president of the organization is responsible for registering the organization and must provide the following information at the time of registration:

• Name of the organization (Cannot include "GVSU, Grand Valley, Lakers, GV, etc.")
• Organization statement of purpose
• Name of campus advisor, e-mail address of the advisor
• Names and e-mail addresses of the officers of the organization
• Self-select the general category type for the organization to classify the type of organization (final organization classification will be determined by the Student Organization Recognition Board).
• The constitution of the organization

The organization constitution clarifies the operating procedures for student organizations and their officers. Students in leadership positions are responsible for knowing and abiding by various university policies and regulations. Personal information will be submitted from the members, the officers, and the advisor at the time of registration. Information provided will be accessible by staff administrators. Once an organization is approved by the Student Organization Recogition Board, they must complete their on-boarding before gaining approval on LakerLink and recieving Registered Student Organization benefits. 

NOTE: Organizations that have not been registered in the past may register at any time during the regular academic year, but must complete the registration process in its entirety within 30 days of submitting the request.

RENEWAL PROCESS

Every organization must renew at the beginning of each academic semester (Fall and Winter). This allows organizations to update rosters and officer information. This process is completed online via LakerLink.

Each group must complete the required renewal process on LakerLink by the deadline date established for each academic semester. It is recommended that organizations complete the renewal process as early as possible. Failure to renew by the deadline will result in loss of recognition and the loss of student organization privileges. Organizations that have failed to renew and have lost their RSO status will not be eligible to re-apply as an organization until the fall semester of the following academic year. Any organization that loses its registered status must be reviewed by the Student Organization Recogition Board prior to their return to campus.

2. Attend Ignite or New Organization On-Boarding Meeting 

Ignite and Re-Ignite are the official training and resource programs for officers and executive boards of student organizations that occur twice a year (Fall and Winter semester). ALL student organizations are REQUIRED to have at least one executive officer participate in both Ignite (Fall) and Re-Ignite (Winter), but are strongly encouraged to have all 4 officers participate in the training. Policies and procedures, funding, LakerLink, and other important details pertinent to student organizations are covered at this event.

3. Schedule a Student Organization Success Coaching Session

These sessions are 15-30 minutes with a Student Organization Success Coach from the Office of Student Life. You can schedule an appointment by submitting the Student Organization Success Coaching Set-Up form. 

4. Attend Four (4) Workshops Within an Academic Semester

Student Organizations workshops are offered throughout the Fall and Winter academic semesters covering a variety of topics. 

5. Post All General Meetings on LakerLink

Submit all general meetings to your organizations LakerLink Events Calendar. 

6. Host One (1) Event During the Academic Year

Host an event open to the campus community with your student organization. This can be a guest speaker, dance/performance, or many more ideas! To be considered, the event must be on the LakerLink Events Calendar. 

7. Submit a Minimum of 5 Service Hours on LakerLink for Your Organization

Have members of your organization submit a minimum of 5 service hours to meet this requirement. 

1. Active on LakerLink

Student Organizations can be marked as Active, Frozen, or Inactive. Active organizations have access to apply for funding, be searchable on LakerLink, submit events to the events calendar, and reserve space on campus. Frozen organizations have access to be searchable on LakerLink, but will have a snowflake next to their name and will be able to complete registrations/edit the profile. Inactive organizations have no access on LakerLink and an organization is only marked Inactive if a dissolution form is submitted and approved by the the organization. 

2. Agency Account on Campus

Agency accounts on campus allow organizations to recieve funding, recieve sponsorship dollars, and purchase items in the Office of Student Life with the institutions tax-exempt status. To access the account balance, please email [email protected]. 

3. Reserve Rooms on Campus and Table in the Kirhof Center

Showcased organizations can reserve rooms on campus in the Kirkhof Center, Academic Spaces, and the Pew Campus. 

4. Reserve a Table at Campus Life Night (Fall and/or Winter)

Showcased organizations can reserve tables at Campus Life Night to showcase their organization for free. 

5. Submit Funding Requests

Showcased organizations can submit funding requests that follow the funding guidelines. 

6. Access to the RSO Promo Package

Showcased organizations have access to one FREE RSO Promo Package per academic year. Submit a service request to get started! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with questions.

7. Access to Storage Space in the Student Organization Cages

Showcased organizations can request storage space by emailing [email protected]. 

8. Free LakerHub Slide & Design Time

Laker Hub slides are now free for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)! Each RSO is permitted to have one Laker Hub slide up at a time (4 weeks max per slide). Please make sure you are following all Laker Hub slide design standards before you submit your service request and attach your file or have the Promotions design it for FREE.

9. Automatic Organization Award Nomination for the Student Life Awards

Your organization will be nominated by a member of the Office of Student Life for a Student Life Award with an invitation to the reception (mid-April). 

10. OSL Social Media Highlight

Your organization will be highlighted on the Office of Student Life Social Media pages through stories and/or a main feed post. 

1. Fall Registration/Mid-Year Check-In

The registration and renewal process for student organizations is conducted online via LakerLink. Detailed instructions and information about the registration process is available on the Student Organization Support page. The president of the organization is responsible for registering the organization and must provide the following information at the time of registration:

• Name of the organization (Cannot include "GVSU, Grand Valley, Lakers, GV, etc.")
• Organization statement of purpose
• Name of campus advisor, e-mail address of the advisor
• Names and e-mail addresses of the officers of the organization
• Self-select the general category type for the organization to classify the type of organization (final organization classification will be determined by the Student Organization Recognition Board).
• The constitution of the organization

The organization constitution clarifies the operating procedures for student organizations and their officers. Students in leadership positions are responsible for knowing and abiding by various university policies and regulations. Personal information will be submitted from the members, the officers, and the advisor at the time of registration. Information provided will be accessible by staff administrators. Once an organization is approved by the Student Organization Recogition Board, they must complete their on-boarding before gaining approval on LakerLink and recieving Registered Student Organization benefits. 

NOTE: Organizations that have not been registered in the past may register at any time during the regular academic year, but must complete the registration process in its entirety within 30 days of submitting the request.

RENEWAL PROCESS

Every organization must renew at the beginning of each academic semester (Fall and Winter). This allows organizations to update rosters and officer information. This process is completed online via LakerLink.

Each group must complete the required renewal process on LakerLink by the deadline date established for each academic semester. It is recommended that organizations complete the renewal process as early as possible. Failure to renew by the deadline will result in loss of recognition and the loss of student organization privileges. Organizations that have failed to renew and have lost their RSO status will not be eligible to re-apply as an organization until the fall semester of the following academic year. Any organization that loses its registered status must be reviewed by the Student Organization Recogition Board prior to their return to campus.

2. Attend Ignite or New Organization On-Boarding Meeting 

Ignite and Re-Ignite are the official training and resource programs for officers and executive boards of student organizations that occur twice a year (Fall and Winter semester). ALL student organizations are REQUIRED to have at least one executive officer participate in both Ignite (Fall) and Re-Ignite (Winter), but are strongly encouraged to have all 4 officers participate in the training. Policies and procedures, funding, LakerLink, and other important details pertinent to student organizations are covered at this event.

3. Schedule a Student Organization Success Coaching Session

These sessions are 15-30 minutes with a Student Organization Success Coach from the Office of Student Life. You can schedule an appointment by submitting the Student Organization Success Coaching Set-Up form. 

4. Attend Four (4) Workshops Within an Academic Semester

Student Organizations workshops are offered throughout the Fall and Winter academic semesters covering a variety of topics. 

5. Post All General Meetings on LakerLink

Submit all general meetings to your organizations LakerLink Events Calendar. 

6. Host Two (2) Event During the Academic Year

Host two events open to the campus community with your student organization. This can be a guest speaker, dance/performance, or many more ideas! To be considered, the event must be on the LakerLink Events Calendar. 

7. Submit a Minimum of 10 Service Hours on LakerLink for Your Organization

Have members of your organization submit a minimum of 5 service hours to meet this requirement. 

8. Complete an End of the Semester Student Organization Evaluation

Schedule an end of the semester student organization evaulation with the Office of Student Life Staff. You can schedule this by emailing [email protected]

1. Active on LakerLink

Student Organizations can be marked as Active, Frozen, or Inactive. Active organizations have access to apply for funding, be searchable on LakerLink, submit events to the events calendar, and reserve space on campus. Frozen organizations have access to be searchable on LakerLink, but will have a snowflake next to their name and will be able to complete registrations/edit the profile. Inactive organizations have no access on LakerLink and an organization is only marked Inactive if a dissolution form is submitted and approved by the the organization. 

2. Agency Account on Campus

Agency accounts on campus allow organizations to recieve funding, recieve sponsorship dollars, and purchase items in the Office of Student Life with the institutions tax-exempt status. To access the account balance, please email [email protected]. 

3. Reserve Rooms on Campus and Table in the Kirhof Center

Showcased organizations can reserve rooms on campus in the Kirkhof Center, Academic Spaces, and the Pew Campus. 

4. Reserve a Table at Campus Life Night (Fall and/or Winter)

Showcased organizations can reserve tables at Campus Life Night to showcase their organization for free. 

5. Submit Funding Requests

Showcased organizations can submit funding requests that follow the funding guidelines. 

6. Access to the RSO Promo Package

Showcased organizations have access to one FREE RSO Promo Package per academic year. Submit a service request to get started! Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with questions.

7. Access to Storage Space in the Student Organization Cages

Showcased organizations can request storage space by emailing [email protected]. 

8. Free LakerHub Slide & Design Time

Laker Hub slides are now free for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs)! Each RSO is permitted to have one Laker Hub slide up at a time (4 weeks max per slide). Please make sure you are following all Laker Hub slide design standards before you submit your service request and attach your file or have the Promotions design it for FREE.

9. Automatic Organization Award Nomination for the Student Life Awards

Your organization will be nominated by a member of the Office of Student Life for a Student Life Award with an invitation to the reception (mid-April). 

10. OSL Social Media Highlight

Your organization will be highlighted on the Office of Student Life Social Media pages through stories and/or a main feed post.

11. One (1) Free Promotions Office Student Organization Formal or Informal Headshots Photo Shoot

The Office of Student Life will assist you in scheduling a free Promotions Office Student Organization formal or informal headshots photo shoot. 

No, but it is highly encouraged. Every organization must be in the Recognized sector to recieve student organization benefits and privileges. 

This webpage will post weekly updates showing what an organization has completed and what is coming up. 

Please email [email protected] with the subject "(Name of Organization) Student Org Success Program Alternative Activity" and describe in detail what you would like to submit. 

Dissolution Steps:

• Complete the Registered Student Organization Dissolution Notification form on LakerLink.  This form requires an upload of a letter explaining the reason the group is dissolving, or the rationale for choosing to disassociate, and must be signed by both the RSO president and GVSU advisor. 
• The request will be reviewed by the Assistant Director of Student Organizations and any other pertinent GVSU faculty, staff, or campus departments whom the decision to disassociate may affect  
• Follow up steps, if applicable, may include:
  • Payment of outstanding bills, invoices, fees, university sanctioned restitutions, etc.
  • Removal of organization items stored in the Kirkhof Center and organization mail located in the Office of Student Life
  • Return items funded by the Student Life Fund (via student Senate) to the Office of Student Life 

After processing the dissolution notification form, the Office of Student Life will:

• Remove the organization from LakerLink
• Cancel all on-campus space reservations
• Revoke approved, unspent funds from the Student Life Fund and cancel pending funding requests
• Donate remaining on campus organization funds to the non-profit entity designated in the organization's constitution. This does not apply to off campus bank accounts

Disassociation or Removal of an Organization RSO Handbook Policies

All requirements, per student organization request, are semesterly requirements. What you do one semester impacts what your receive the following semester. If you complete all requirements for Tiers Recognized and Showcased in the Fall, you will receive corresponding rewards in the Spring. However, in the Spring, you need to again complete each requirement to receive rewards the following Fall.