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Become a Registered Student Organization (RSO)

Do you have an idea for or are you part of a group who would benefit from the exposure and school-wide acknowledgement of being a Registered Student Organization (RSO)? Explore the steps below to learn how to become an RSO.

Follow the Steps to Become an RSO:

Step One: Find 5 students who are interested in starting this organization.

You will also need a full-time faculty or staff member as an advisor. If your organization needs assistance with finding a faculty or staff advisor, please email studentlife@utpb.edu.

Step Two: Create a constitution for your organization

Not sure how to write a constitution? Check out our sample! All organization constitutions must include a non-discrimination clause and membership clause.

Step Three: Complete the registration form

An organization officer must complete the student organization registration form. Advisors should not register student organizations.

Step Four: Complete Student Organization Orientation & Risk Management Training

Three officers and your Advisor must take and pass the UTPB Risk Management Quiz. Officers must complete risk management training every year. Advisors must complete it every three years.

It is the responsibility of officers to communicate the risk management training with all organization members within 30 days of completing the training themselves.

Step 5: Wait for your confirmation email from the Office of Student Life 

Congratulations! You are an RSO.

Information to Keep in Mind

  • Student Organization Renewals take place at the conclusion of each spring semester in preparation for the following academic year. The 2023-24 Renewal Process will begin April 17th and conclude May 12th.
  • All Student Organizations MUST complete Steps 1 - 4 by the deadline each FALL semester to continue to be registered and recognized by the University.
  • All Student Organizations that become registered/recognized in the FALL semester must update their Organization roster at the beginning of the SPRING semester. Deadlines will be emailed to the current executive board members on file.