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September 18, 2024 - RSO Updates

1. If you have submitted your application but did not use the 24-25 Constitution Template, we encourage you to update it this weekend. This will not only make the review process quicker but also ensure that your application is well-prepared and less likely to require modifications. Please review the RSO process requirements (https://campusactivities.usc.edu/programs/recognized-student-organizations/rso-recognition-process/) to ensure your group has all the materials. Reviews are time-intensive when the constitution template is not used, inaccurate training certificates are uploaded, or advisors are not full-time staff or faculty at USC.

2. Many applications are being sent back for modifications—don’t let this be yours! The Campus Activities website outlines the requirements for your application, has a PDF presentation of common mistakes (https://campusactivities.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/RSO-Application-Office-Hours-1.pdf) and a detailed FAQ page (https://campusactivities.usc.edu/programs/recognized-student-organizations/rso-recognition-process/faq-rso-recognition-process/) to help answer common questions and issues.

3. The team is working to review applications on a rolling basis as they come in. We plan to have all reviews completed by the end of September.

4. If you want to create a new RSO, the process will be shared after Fall break, and info sessions will be held for student leaders and advisors who want to create new groups or reactivate previous groups.

September 18, 2024 - 2024 Special Elections Voting Period Begins

Undergraduates vote for your preferred candidates using the link: https://usc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b8jYdn34h2RKwt0 

September 11, 2024 - RSO Funding Update Statement

As of Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:30pm funding applications are live. The form will close on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:59pm. If you are applying for an event scheduled for the normal 6-8 week timeline starting the week of October 21, 2024, you MUST submit by midnight tonight. Applications for SO will undergo a quality check process by the USG Funding Department to ensure they are ready for approval; however, funding applications can not be approved until the RSO has been recognized by Campus Activities. During the month of September, we will be a holding a funding workshop to field questions as the Funding Department and the rest of the Executive Cabinet learn more information. The first meeting will be next Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the weekly USG Senate meeting where we will have the Executive Cabinet present to field questions.

The Funding Department is committed to helping expedite applications that are affected during this backlog time, to the
best of our ability. We appreciate the entire student body’s flexibility and patience during this time. In the meantime, we
will be creating an active “RSO Status Update” site on the USG Website under the Funding Department so that as we
learn more information about the SO process we can easily communicate with each of you.

For any questions regarding the SO Recognition/Re-Recognition process contact: stuactseusc.edu

For any questions regarding the SO funding process contact: usgfunds@usc.edu

 

Sincerely,

Chisom Obioha (USG Chief Financial Officer)