Student Organization FAQs

1) Find three other USG students that want to be a part of the organization (at least 4 total including yourself). Among your group, you will need at least a president, treasurer, and a secretary.
2) Find an advisor (a Faculty/Staff member on USG's campus) that's willing to help guide your group. The Macklin Center can assist you if you do not have one in mind.
3) Draft your organization’s Mission and Goals and submit your Student Org Enrollment Form.

All registered Student Organizations are provided with $250 of seed funding per academic year (July 1-June 15). These funds can be used to support your events and meetings. Please submit the Fund Request Section of the Student Org Event Form at least 7 days ahead of when needed. Student Organizations are responsible for keeping track of their own budget. *Note: USG is unable to reimburse individuals for purchases.

Some student groups decide to open a private bank account in which to store their organization's funds. Always contact the bank where you wish to open an account to determine exactly what will be required. You will also need a Tax Identification (ID) Number (aka an Employer Identification Number or EIN), which you can apply for online through the IRS website. The Macklin Center does not manage or advise on external fund management or bank accounts.

Newly registered organizations must submit a group Gmail address and password as part of their Org Enrollment Form in order to obtain access to the EMS room reservation system. If you are part of a renewed student organization and do not have access to this information, please contact us.

Basic supplies (posterboard, markers, paints, board games, etc.) are available to use/borrow from the Student Org Collaboration Space in IV-1322M. For any returnable items (paints, board games, etc.), you are expected to sign them out and return them the next business day.

For items not in the Org Collab Space, please review and complete Student Org Event Form for the list of items. A coordinator will confirm and provide pick-up instructions from Macklin Center office.

Tables may be reserved through EMS. You must complete Student Org Event Form at least one week ahead of time. Visit the Student Org Tutorial on Rise 360 for detailed food sale & safety rules and regulations.

1) Participate in events such as the Student Organization and Leadership Expo and Student Involvement Fair each fall and spring.
2) Host a meeting or event that encourages prospective members to attend.
3) Co-sponsor an event with another organization that may have like-minded students.