How to Start a RSO

Students are encouraged to look at the active RSOs on our campus to see if any meet their interests/needs and if none do, they are welcome to create a new RSO.
We recommend you reach out to DSE prior to this time-frame to prepare your registration materials.

Submit the Form

The process officially begins when a student completes and submits the New RSO Registration Form (which is only available the first two weeks of each semester) by viewing "All Groups" on Eagle Life and then selecting "Register a New Organization"

RSO Review

DSE will review the group's guiding documents and contact them with any questions and to discuss any changes. DSE will also work with the student leaders to determine the new RSO's group type, help to identify advisors as needed, and coordinate a risk management review if necessary.

SGA RSO Advisory Panel

The group leadership will meet with the SGA RSO Advisory Panel to learn what resources the SGA has for RSOs and how the SGA can help a new RSO to be successful. The SGA RSO Advisory Panel is made up of the SGA Treasurer, SGA Marketing Director, and SGA Student Organization Representative.

New RSO Requirements:

New Organization Registration Form

Must be completed in Eagle Life during the new organization registration period (the first 2 weeks of each semester)

Membership

Must have at least 5 ERAU Prescott students to be the group's first members

SGA RSO Advisory Panel Meeting

Must meet with a DSE staff member and the SGA RSO Advisory Panel to learn what resources the SGA has for RSOs and how the SGA can help a new RSO to be successful. New RSOs will be contacted by DSE and SGA to schedule these meetings.

Guiding Documents

Must create a functional set of guiding documents to be submitted with the New Organization Registration Form. Click here to download a sample set of guiding documents. All guiding documents must include:

  • A list of officers and their duties
  • At least two officers - a chief executive (i.e. president) and a financial officer (i.e. treasurer). These officers, and any others, must be enrolled as students at ERAU Prescott, in good academic and judicial standing with the university
  • A process for the selection of new officers
  • A process for changing the guiding documents
  • The University Policy Compliance Clause and Non-Discrimination Clause in their exact wording (found in the Student Handbook)

RSO Interest Group FAQ:

What if my RSO Interest Group has LESS than 5 members?

If your group has less than 5 members please schedule an RSO interest group meeting with a Department of Student Engagement Professional Staff Member.