Recognition Process: New Orgs

The recognition of student organizations at California State University San Marcos is governed by policies and procedures established by the State of California, the Committee of Trustees of California State University, and the President of CSU San Marcos.

University policy requires that all campus student organizations be registered with the Student Life & Leadership if they wish to associate the organization with the name of California State University San Marcos or use University facilities for meetings and events.

Step 1 Complete an Intent to Organize Form and meet with SLL.
Student Organizations application for on-campus recognition will be reviewed in terms of both their congruence with the educational mission of the campus and the level of risk involved for both the students and the campus.  Contact Julie Mattingly, to schedule a meeting.

Step 2 Draft an organization constitution.

Step 3 Complete the On-Line Organization Officer and Advisor Contact Information Form (by Thursday, September 17th at 5:00pm to be recognized for the full 09-10 academic year)

Step 4 Submit the following forms, with all required signatures, to SLL in Craven 3400. (by Thursday, September 17th at 5:00pm to be recognized for the full 09-10 academic year)

Step 5  Attend the Student Organization University Recognition Conference (SOURCe, previously known as SORT)

SOURCe 2009

Friday, September 25th (to be recognized for the full 09-10 academic year)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm in The Clarke Grand Salon

President and Treasurer attendance is REQUIRED AND MANDATORY to complete the university organization recognition process.  Organizations may choose to send additional representatives.  Additional details will be posted once the fall semester begins.

Step 6 SLL will issue an official letter of University Recognition

This letter of recognition is issued on an annual basis and includes the organization's SLL advisor's name, and student organization account number.