Returning RSO

Definition

A Returning RSO can be defined as follows:

  • An organization that has previously existed at Florida State University and successfully obtained recognized status from the Office of Student Organizations & Involvement but has been inactive for three or more recognition cycles (this is also the equivalent of three academic years).

Process

Registration is a process that must be completed annually by all student organizations to receive and maintain privileges on campus. Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are expected to provide up-to-date information each year and provide updates (change of officers, advisor, or constitution) throughout the year as needed for verification and continuation of registered status. Below, you will find a detailed explanation of the registration process. 

To be a Registered Student Organization (RSO), the steps below must be completed annually:  

  1. Complete the RSO 101 Canvas Module 
    • Enroll in the Registered Student Organizations Canvas Course 
    • Review materials: RSO handbook, RSO Policy, RSO Basics presentation, and SGA Financial Manual 
    • RSO 101 Quiz and SGA Financial Exam- President and Treasurer must take and pass with an 80% or higher (on Canvas) 
    • The President and Treasurer must sign the RSO Agreement Packet, the Constitution Addendum, and the SGA Statement of Understanding Form 
  2. Hazing Prevention Certification 
    • Four members of your organization will have to complete a Hazing Prevention Course within the academic year you are trying to get registration. 
    • Go to FSU.prevent.zone and log in using your FSU ID and password (just like you would sign in to your myfsu page). 
  3. Complete and submit your RSO Application. 
    • Log-in to https://nolecentral.dsa.fsu.edu/ using your myFSU information. 
    • Click the Organizations tab 
    • Scroll down and click Register an Organization on the left-hand side 
    • Choose your organization from the list or select Register a New Organization.  
    • Once started, the RSO Application Form can be saved and returned to later. If denied, you can edit the original form and resubmit instead of starting a new form. 

*New RSOs Only: BEFORE completing steps 1-3, set-up a New RSO Consultation with Student Organizations & Involvement Staff. 

  • To do this, e-mail soi@fsu.edu and we will set-up a consultation time based off of your availability and our staff availability. 
  • In the consultation, we will break down each of the remaining steps of the registration process and assist with the development of your organization’s constitution 

Organizations are required to complete this process once per 12 month period. SOI will email you a month before you need to be re-registered as a reminder to complete the process. If you do not, your organization will forfeit all of its benefits and privileges until fully re-registered (all planned events and room reservations will be canceled if you let your registration lapse).