Affiliated - Affiliated organizations are those that are, in general, interest groups and provide engagement activities that are primarily for their direct membership. Affiliated organizations are not a department, unit, or agent of the university. Read the policy for more information.

Sponsored-Sponsored organizations are those considered congruent with the mission and culture of the university and operate as a part of a university department or unit. Read the policy for more information. 

Active - Organizations which have completed the annual recognition requirements as outlined in the policy.

Incactive - Organizations which have not completed the annual recognition requirements for the current academic year are in Inactive status. Organizations with this status shall have no benefits. To become active the organization must complete the requirements outlined below on this website.

Provisional- Organizations who do not meet the minimum five-member requirement for active recognition may register under a Provisional status. Organizations with this status shall have limited benefits, as outlined below.  

Provisional Status Recognition Requirements

In addition to the general recognition requirements, provisional RSOs must also meet the following requirements: 

• Organizations in provisional status must demonstrate an active effort to recruit and increase the membership of their organization to meet the minimum 5-member requirement for recognition.
• At the time of registration, organizations must submit a recruitment action plan outlining events, marketing, and programming to actively increase organization membership to the minimum 5-member requirement.
• Organization leadership shall meet with the Student Programs and Involvement office, or their designated representative, to review progress and achievement of the plan.

Benefits of Provisional Recognition

• Access to OrgCentral, including the ability to publicize events, store documents, create forms, develop a public-facing website, and communicate with group members.  
• Eligible to market organization to current and prospective students through posters, chalking, tabling, digital displays, etc.  
• Eligible to use approved campus facilities for closed meetings and recruitment activities. External speakers/vendors are prohibited. Facility/Grounds use may be restricted based on capacity.
• Eligible to submit events and news via SPI’s communication channels including OrgCentral, the CSI update newsletter, and digital displays dedicated to RSOs.  
• Eligible to participate in SPI’s organization events.  
• Eligible to request through SPI member eligibility lists to assist in connecting with prospective group members.  
• Eligible to maintain off-campus financial accounts for funds generated independently from the university.  

Read the policy for more information.

Revoked- Organizations which have had their recognition status revoked due to non-compliance with university policies or at the request of organization leadership are in revoked status. Organizations with this status shall have no benefits. To become active the organization must complete the annual recognition requirements outlined. When an organization’s recognition is revoked, additional requirements may be established which require completion before recognition may be received again.