Privileges of Recognized Student Organizations

Privileges of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)

  • Campus Platform & Technology Access
    • 1850 Engagement Platform: Access to UD’s central student organization platform (1850 / CampusGroups) to manage member rosters, send communications, host events, and track attendance.
    • Custom Web Sub-Sites: Access to build and host an official, customizable organization website directly integrated through the 1850 platform.
    • Official Organization Email Account: Access to a dedicated @udayton.edu organizational inbox.
    • Social Media Presence: Authorization to operate organization-specific social media pages while representing the student group (following appropriate guidelines).
  • Event Planning & Facility Use
    • Space Reservations: Priority access to reserve campus venues, classrooms, outdoor spaces (e.g., Kennedy Union, Humanities Plaza, ArtStreet), and athletic fields for meetings and events.
    • CSI Support: Eligibility to register events through CSI and receive logistical, technical, and risk management planning support.
    • Special Event Hosting: Authorization to host campus-wide programs, performances, speakers, 5Ks/awareness walks, and other events under university guidelines.
  • Travel Support
    • Fleet Vehicle Usage: Eligibility to reserve and use university-owned or contracted fleet vehicles (vans, buses) for group travel to conferences, competitions, or retreats.
    • Travel Risk Oversight: Access to official travel waivers, emergency protocols, and university insurance coverage while traveling as a team/group off-campus.
  • Funding & Financial Privileges
    • SGA Funding Eligibility: Eligibility to apply for and receive allocation funding through the Student Government Association (SGA) budget process.
    • Fundraising: Permission to organize on- or off-campus fundraisers.
    • Financial Services: Ability to hold funds in a University-managed agency account, maintain official financial records, manage dues, and utilize university-aligned processes for group funds.
  • Campus Promotion & Marketing
    • Flyer & Digital Signage Posting: Right to post promotional flyers in designated campus buildings and submit announcements for campus-wide digital displays.
    • Involvement Fairs: Access to tabling at the annual Fall and Spring Up the Orgs / Student Involvement Fairs to recruit new members.
    • UD Name & Brand Usage: Right to use the University of Dayton’s name and associated brand marks for organization identification (following appropriate guidelines).
  • Advising & Leadership Development
    • University Adviser: Official pairing and guidance from a full-time UD faculty or staff adviser to assist with organizational growth and continuity.
    • Leadership Training: Access to specialized officer training sessions, treasurer workshops, and leadership development resources hosted by CSI.
    • Student Leadership Awards: Eligibility to be nominated for annual campus-wide awards (e.g., Organization of the Year, Adviser of the Year, Event of the Year).
    • Conduct Exemption Clause Support: Access to collaborative support through CSI and Community Standards and Civility (CSC) for proactively reporting and addressing organizational incidents safely.
  • Legal, Financial & Contracting Authority
    • University Contract Execution: Access to university staff who can legally review and sign vendor, performer, speaker, and venue contracts on behalf of the organization (students usually cannot legally sign contracts for their groups).
    • Tax Exempt Status Usage: Ability to utilize the university’s non-profit / tax-exempt status when purchasing goods, catering, or event supplies.
    • Merchant Account / Payment Processing: Authority to use approved online payment platforms to collect membership dues or sell merchandise legally.

Departmentally-Sponsored Student Groups

Some student groups on campus are not Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) under the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), but are instead directly sponsored, overseen, and funded by an academic department, administrative office, or division.

  • Examples may include campus media outlets, varsity club sports under Athletics, or department-run ambassador/advisory boards.
  • Operating Status: These groups do not go through the standard CSI/SGA recognition process because they fall directly under university liability, staffing, and departmental budget lines.
  • Privileges: They typically retain access to campus facilities and marketing through their sponsoring department, but are not eligible for organization-specific benefits like access to SGA funding and leadership awards.

Non-Recognized Groups and Organizations

Any group of students operating, meeting, or organizing on campus that has not completed the official CSI registration process, and is not departmentally sponsored, is considered a Non-Recognized Student Group.

Groups without official recognition do not receive any RSO privileges (including access to reservations, SGA funding, or the use of the UD name/logo).

Risk & Liability Note: Unrecognized groups operate outside official university oversight. Hosting events, collecting money, or representing the group under the University of Dayton name without official status can lead to disciplinary action under the Student Code of Conduct.