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Student Organizations

Welcome to the Student Organizations website for California State University San Marcos.  Students can choose to get involved with over 80 recognized student organizations - or start their own!  As a result of getting involved, Student Organization leaders develop a campus support network, grow their leadership skills and plan fun activities for their group and the campus at large.  Student Organizations offer a wide variety of opportunities for students to enhance their academic and social life on campus.

Student Organizations provide a unique and supportive setting where students grow and learn from each other.  Current student leaders report that their communication, interpersonal and social skills have improved as a result of being involved on campus and in the San Marcos community.

 

Benefits & Responsibilities of Being A Recognized Student Organization

Benefits

Recognized student organizations are afforded a variety of privileges, including the following but not limited to the right to:

  • Use of certain university facilities for meetings and events.
  • Register fund raising activities on campus within established guidelines.
  • Receive full or partial funding for specific events through ASI via the Student Organizations Council.
  • Be assigned a mailbox in the Student Life & Leadership Office to receive mail and other notices.
  • Have voting membership on the Student Organizations Council.
  • Use CSU San Marcos' name in organization correspondence and publicity.
  • Receive limited coverage under Associated Students Incorporated liability insurance. (National Social Greek Organization members are not covered under the ASI Insurance).
  • Use of designated bulletin boards for publicity.
  • Recruit membership on campus.

Responsibilities

Recognized student organizations and their members represent the University and they have a responsibility to conduct themselves in such a manner as to give a favorable impression of California State University San Marcos to the public and to fellow students. In exchange for the advantage of having these privileges, the following minimum standards are required for all chartered organizations:

  • Student organization policies must be consistent with those of university policies, purposes, and regulations, including regulations involving non-discrimination and hazing.
  • Select and maintain an authorized advisor from the CSU San Marcos faculty or staff.
  • Schedule all social functions and meetings according to the approved procedure for scheduling events.
  • Maintain an active program and fulfill the purposes stated in the organization's constitution.
  • Assume responsibility for clean-up after on-campus events.
  • Submit to the Student Life & Leadership Office an accurate membership roster and list of officers and advisors at the beginning of each fall semester, and at other times if you have new officers or changed your club advisor.
  • File two copies of the most recent revision of the organization's constitution and bylaws in the Student Life & Leadership Office (one copy of the national constitution must also be on file in the case of national affiliation)
  • All officers and a majority of the members must be registered CSU SAN MARCOS students. Insurance coverage may be extended to only CSU SAN MARCOS students.