New RSO Guide
Explore the guidelines for starting a registered student organization (RSO) at PNW.
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When registering your student organization, make sure to include the following:
- Three officers and 5 non-officer members
- One full-time faculty/staff member to serve as an advisor
- A constitution
- Name and Acronym
- Logo
- Mission Statement
Optional Information
Although these items are not required, you may include:
- Membership Benefits
- Goals for the RSO
- Additional members beyond eight students
When registering your Greek RSO, make sure to include the following:
- Three officers and one unique non-officer member
- One full time faculty/staff to serve as an advisor
- A constitution
- Name and Acronym
- Logo
- Mission Statement
Optional Information
Although these items are not required, you may include:
- Membership Benefits
- Goals for the Greek RSO
- Bylaws of the Greek RSO
- Additional members beyond one student
*Please note that applications to receive SSF Funds for the 2025-2026 Academic Year has passed. New RSOs can receive a $200 startup fund from the SSF Reserve. Additional funds may be available by request.
Constitution Requirements
Your constitution for both new student organizations and Greek RSO must include the following:
- Must add that three members will be undergraduate students
- Must add an election section
- Must add Article 8: Disbursement of funds from the sample constitution
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