In addition to group members and officers practicing leadership, successful groups also demand effective management. The information in this section includes resources and processes that will ensure your student group stays in good standing, and help your student group achieve its goals.
Groups are encouraged to schedule a general advising appointment with their assigned Student Group Service Advisor at z.umn.edu/studentgroupadvising.
Annual Registration
Student groups must register annually with Student Unions and Activities to stay in good standing and maintain access to student group benefits. Student group registration requirements are determined by the group’s classification (RSO vs. CLP) and the group’s status (Current, New, or Expired).
Find more details regarding annual registration.
Student Group Administrative Forms
For a complete list of forms for student groups, visit the Student Activities Office GopherLink profile page.
Classification Change Request
Registered student groups can request to change their group’s classification at any time. Student groups are encouraged to reference the Classification Change Checklist for additional information.
Submit a Classification Change Request at https://z.umn.edu/sgclassificationchange
Dissolution Request
Student groups dissolve under two conditions: a group is expired for one academic year, or the group members vote to dissolve and permanently terminate the student group.
To start the student group dissolution process, please contact the Student Activities Office by sending an email to gopherlink@umn.edu.
Student Group Benefits
Student groups that register with Student Unions and Activities have access to some University facilities, services, staff, and resources in addition to the benefits of community and leadership development.
These student group benefits include the following:
- Use of the following areas for meetings and events at free or reduced rates:
- Coffman Memorial Union
- St. Paul Student Center
- University classroom space
- Outdoor campus space
- Ability to conduct fundraisers and sales on campus
- Eligibility to apply for funding, including grants and student service fees
- Access to student group specific email and Google accounts
- Participation in campus-wide events, including Activities Fairs, Homecoming and Spring Jam
- Partnership opportunities with Student Events and Entertainment
- Access to the Student Group Resource Center
- Access to GopherLink features for student group management:
- Profile page for the group in the directory
- Event Calendar
- Documents
- Forms
- Ability to conduct student group elections through Student Activities
- Consultation with Student Unions & Activities (SUA) staff members to assist with organizational issues, conflict management, risk management, taxes, budget development, and student group and University policy.