
This page outlines the annual recognition process for existing student organizations. Recognition occurs annually during the spring semester for recognition the following academic year.
Note: This page is for already-existing, currently recognized student organizations. New organizations must first complete the Start a New Org process.
Student organizations seeking re-recognition must complete the following steps during the Spring semester for recognition the following academic year:
The organization's President for the upcoming fall semester must first complete the Officer & Advisor Onboarding Form on Tukwut Trax. Completing this form will serve as official notification that your org is seeking recognition for the next academic year.
Note: Student Organization Presidents and Treasurers must meet the CSU Minimum Requirements for Student Office Holders.
After organization transition is complete, the organization's Treasurer and Advisor for the upcoming fall semester must complete the Officer & Advisor Onboarding Form on Tukwut Trax.
Note: Student Organization Presidents and Treasurers must meet the CSU Minimum Requirements for Student Office Holders.
For an overview of the annual recognition and transition process, you can attend one of the following workshops. It is recommended that you attend one of the Annual Recognition Overviews (Workshops #1 and #2) and the Transition Form Walkthrough (Workshop #3).
Transition Workshop #1: Annual Recognition Overview This session will provide a general overview of the annual recognition process and a walkthrough of the Officer Agreement & Training Form. |
Thursday, April 7, 12-1pm (U-Hour) |
Register |
Transition Workshop #2: Annual Recognition Overview This session will provide a general overview of the annual recognition process and a walkthrough of the Officer Agreement & Training Form. |
Tuesday, May 3, 12-1pm (U-Hour) | Register |
Transition Workshop #3: Transition Form Walkthrough This session will provide a walkthrough of the Organization Transition Form. |
Friday, May 20, 12-1pm (U-Hour) | Register |
The recognition of student organizations at California State University San Marcos is governed by policies and procedures established by the State of California, the California State University and Board of Trustees, and the President of CSUSM. University policy requires that all campus student organizations be recognized through the Student Leadership & Involvement Center in order to associate the student organization with the name of California State University San Marcos. In order to maintain recognition, organizations must complete the annual recognition process and abide by all relevant Student Organization policies and procedures, including, but not limited to:
Per CSU Coded Memorandum AA-2012-05 all Presidents and Treasurers of recognized Student Organizations are considered Minor Student Officers. Failure to meet the requirements below will result in removal from office and will risk the recognition status of the organization. SLIC will verify that each officer:
Recognized student organizations are afforded a variety of privileges, including but not limited to the following:
Organizations must successfully complete the annual recognition process to access these benefits.