REGISTERED ORGANIZATIONS
A registered student organization is an organization that is officially recognized by Georgia State. These organizations completed the process to become registered as well as maintain their registered status through the annual re-registration process. All active registered student organizations can be found on the database Panther Involvement Network (PIN). This database allows student organizations to maintain a profile page, showcase events, manage memberships, store organization documents and more.
Registered student organizations receive benefits in order to assist in supporting and maintaining organizations and members. More information and guidelines on campus-specific benefits can be found on either the Atlanta Campus Policies or Perimeter College Policies page. Benefits of being a registered student organization include the following:
- Listed on the Panther Involvement Network (PIN)
- Reserve meeting rooms and event space
- Petition for Student Activity Fee funding and other funding opportunities
- Reserve vehicles for officially recognized RSO travel
- Promote or advertise the organization on campus
Advisors
This page provides clarification on responsibilities and best practices to be an effective advisor to a student organization. Though specific roles and responsibilities of an advisor will vary from group to group and from advisor to advisor, there are a few general qualities. An advisor should be supportive, communicative and present with the organization and the membership. As well as providing advice, insight and guidance when necessary. Please note, in order to be eligible, an individual must be a full-time faculty or staff member on the campus that the student organization is registered on.
In return for advisor support, the advisor should expect to be consulted regularly by the officers concerning the plans for group activities or programs. The advisors should know what events are being planned and should offer ideas and suggestions freely, but not dominate the program planning process. If the advisor is not being consulted, the advisor should insist that the group do so respectfully. At the same time, the advisor should avoid becoming involved in clearing or approving every detail. For assistance in defining officer-advisor relationships, contact your Student Life office for advice and resource materials.
Re-Registration Overview
Steps to Re-Register a Student Organization:
- Sign in on PIN
- Click the "Organizations" tab on the left side of the screen
- Click the white "Register an Organization" button
- Search for the organization needing to be registered in the re-register existing box
- Click on the re-register button next to the organization name
- Complete and submit the form
Information collected in this re-registration includes:
- Updated advisor contact information
- Updated constitution/bylaws
- Updated membership roster
*Failure to update these sections will delay the approval of your application*
Benefits of Registration
- Listed on the Panther Involvement Network (PIN)
- Reserve meeting rooms and event space
- Petition for student activity fee funding and other funding opportunities
- Reserve Vehicles for officially recognized RSO travel
- Promote or advertise the organization on campus
Constitution and Bylaws
- Official organization name
- Purpose of the organization
- Membership requirements (must state that official members are enrolled students)
- Officer structure
- Officer duties
- Election procedures
- Governance agreements (as worded in the sample constitution)
RSO Handbook
Organization Resources
RSO Lockers
The Student Center is providing up to 25 free lockers for student organizations to rent free of charge each semester. The lockers are located on the 2nd floor of Student Center West. Applications for RSO Lockers will be available once locker set up is complete. Once the application closes, lockers will be distributed using a lottery system.
Student Organization Mail
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are able to send organization-related mail and packages to the office of Student Life on their respective campus. To request a mailbox, email [email protected]. RSOs are responsible for going to the office to check if mail has been received. The format and addresses are listed below.
If an organization would like a mailbox, they should use the appropriate address below to send and receive mail:
Alpharetta: Name of RSO Office of Student Life 3705 Brookside Pkwy, Room 1310 Alpharetta, GA 30022 |
Atlanta: Name of RSO Student Organizations Georgia State University P.O. Box 3973 Atlanta, GA 30302-3973 |
Clarkston: Name of RSO Office of Student Life 555 North Indian Creek Building CN, Suite 1400 Clarkston, GA 30021 |
Decatur: Name of RSO Office of Student Life 3251 Panthersville Road Building SC, Suite 2100 Decatur, GA 30034 |
Dunwoody: Name of RSO Office of Student Life 2101 Womack Road Student Center, Suite NB2200 Dunwoody, GA 30338 |
Newton: Name of RSO Office of Student Life 239 Cedar Lane Building 2N, Suite 1200 Covington, GA 30014 |
Updating Organization Information
Organizations Spaces
In addition to the meeting rooms available for reservation by Registered Student Organizations, a resource is available opposite the Student Organizations Services counter in Student Center West, Suite 270, for members of Registered Student Organizations to meet informally and collaborate with other groups.
This collaborative space is open during the Fall and Spring semesters, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Summer semester hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Hours of operation are subject to change based on staffing circumstances and use data.
RSO Collaborative Space
Organization Supplies - Atlanta Campus
Student Organization Services offers a variety of materials for student organizations can use to support their initiatives and events. The supplies listed below are available in the Student Organization Services Office in Student Center West, Suite 270.
Banner Paper
3’ rolls of banner paper are available for Registered Student Organizations to use. Various colors are available, and organizations are able to use as much as they need per semester.
Button Maker
2.25-inch and 3-inch button-making supplies are available. Student Organizations will be supplied 50 2.25-inch buttons and 25 3-inch buttons per semester. Organizations must print and bring the artwork for the button, but all other supplies are provided. Button makers must be used in the office.
Copies
Registered Student Organizations can request up to 50 single-sided or 25 doubled-sided colored copies per week to promote their organization or their events.
Event Check-In Banners
Event Check-In Banners are available for Registered Student Organizations to use to assist in track attendance at their events. They direct attendees on how to pull up their event passes to be scanned at check-in.
Bluetooth Speakers
There are large Bluetooth speakers with microphones available for Registered Student Organizations to check out to play music and use as a PA system at their events.
Canopy Tents
6x6 canopy tents are available for check out for outdoor purposes.
Crafting Items
Various crafting items, including scissors, glue sticks, glitter glue, colored pencils and watercolor paint, are available for Registered Student Organizations to use to create banners and posters for their organization. These materials are also available to check out, so organizations can host crafting events.
Foam Die Cutter
Registered Student Organizations may use a die cutter in the office to cut out letters, numbers and shapes for various displays. Construction paper is also provided. Available Dies: 1.25” letters; 2” letters; 2” Greek letters; 4” letter; 4” Greek letters; various shapes
PIN Check-In iPads
These iPads have the Event Check-In app downloaded and are ready for your organization to use to track attendance at your events.
Popcorn Machine
To check out the popcorn machine, at least (2) officers will need to complete a training on how to use the machine before checking it out. Popcorn and bags are not included.
Regular-Sized and Oversized Games
Regular and oversized board and card games are also available for Registered Student Organizations to check out, so organizations can host game nights and other social events.
*All check-out items are due no later than 12 p.m. the next business day. Failure to return check out items can result in losing RSO privileges and/or late fees.
Organization Supplies - Perimeter Campuses
The Student Life Office on each Perimeter Campus has a variety of materials available for use for Registered Student Organizations. The supplies listed below are available in the Student Life Offices on each Perimeter Campus.
Banner Paper:
3’ rolls of banner paper are available for Registered Student Organizations to use. Various colors are available, and organizations are able to use as much as they need per semester.
Button Maker:
Button-making supplies are available. Student Organizations must supply the artwork for the button, but all other supplies are provided. Button makers must be used in the office.
Copies:
Registered Student Organizations can request up to 10 single-sided or 5 doubled-sided colored copies per week to promote their organization or their events.
Event Check-In Banners:
Event Check-In Banners are available for Registered Student Organizations to use to assist in track attendance at their events. They direct attendees on how to pull up their event passes to be scanned at check-in.
Resources:
Each Perimeter Campus also has a list of resources available that is unique to that campus. The lists of unique items on each campus are listed below.
Alpharetta Campus
- Popcorn Machine*#
- Sno-Cone Machine*#
- Nacho cheese warmer*# (supplies not included; i.e. cheese cups/chips/trays)
- Oversized Games
- Foam Die Cutter
- Team Building Activities
- iPad for PIN check-in app
Clarkston Campus
- Popcorn Machine*#
- Sno-Cone Machine*#
- Cotton Candy Machine*#
- Oversized Games
- Board Game Library
- Team Building Activities
Decatur Campus
- Popcorn Machine*#
- Sno-Cone Machine*#
- Cotton Candy Machine*#
- Nacho Cheese Warmer*#
- Foam Die Cutter
- Regular and Oversized Board and Card Games
- Craft Supplies (pens, markers, scissors, etc.)
- Speaker System
- Canopy Tents
- Tablecloths (various colors)
- Recreational Equipment
Dunwoody Campus
- Popcorn Machine*#
- Board Games
- Office supplies (hole punchers, scissors, markers, dry-erase markers)
- White Boards & Easels
- PA System
- Team Building Activities
- iPad for PIN check-in app
Newton Campus
- Popcorn Machine*#
- Sno-Cone Machine*#
- Cotton Candy Machine*#
- Mobile Whiteboard and Dry-Erase Markers
- PA System (includes mics)
- Platform stage parcels (up to six)
- Video Projector and Screens (indoor and outdoor screens)
- 6x6 Canopy Tents
- Video game systems (PlayStation, Xbox, and Wii)
- Banner Printer
- Team Building Activities
- Recreational Equipment
* Fees may apply
# Applied training, please schedule an appointment at least 5 business days prior to the event by visiting the campus-specific Student Life Office.
Technology Resources
Creation and Technology Lab (CATLab)
CATLab equipment, specialized computers, and collaboration spaces are available for students to reserve/utilize for course-related or personal not-for-profit projects. Please visit the CATLab website for more information.
PantherPrint
You can print your documents from a lab computer or mobile device using PantherPrint. For more information, please visit the Georgia State Technology website.
University Printing Services
Paw Prints offers a full range of printing services, including black and white copying, color copying, offset printing; color printing of newsletters, brochures and posters; faxing; and folding, cutting, binding, and more. Work may be completed from printed originals or from electronic media such as diskettes and CDs. Please visit the Paw Prints website for more information.
Contact Us
For general questions on any campus, email us at [email protected].
In Person
Alpharetta Campus
3705 Brookside Pkwy, Room 1310
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
770-274-5600
Atlanta Campus
Student Center West, Suite 270
66 Courtland Street S.E.
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
404-413-1582
Clarkston Campus
Building CN, Suite 1400
555 North Indian Creek
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
678-891-3225
Decatur Campus
Building SC, Suite 2130
3251 Panthersville Road
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
678-891-2740
Dunwoody Campus
Student Center, Suite NB2200
2101 Womack Road
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
770-274-5385
Newton Campus
Building 2N, Suite 1200
239 Cedar Lane
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
678-891-2683
Mailing Address
Alpharetta Campus
Office of Student Life
3705 Brookside Pkwy, Room 1310
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Atlanta Campus
Student Organizations
Georgia State University
PO Box 3973
Atlanta, GA 30302-3973
Clarkston Campus
Office of Student Life
555 North Indian Creek
Building CN, Suite 1400
Clarkston, GA 30021
Decatur Campus
Office of Student Life
3251 Panthersville Road
Building SC, Suite 2100
Decatur, GA 30034
Dunwoody Campus
Office of Student Life
2101 Womack Road
Student Center, Suite NB2200
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Newton Campus
Office of Student Life
239 Cedar Lane
Building 2N, Suite 1200
Covington, GA 30014
Atlanta Campus
Jeff Benson
Associate Director for Student Life
[email protected]
Brandyce Colon
Coordinator for Student Engagement
(Student Organizations)
[email protected]
Tiffani Jackson
Administrative Specialist, Administrative
[email protected]
Alpharetta Campus
Aprille Williams
Director of Student Engagement
[email protected]
Clarkston Campus
Jez Catambay-Lopez
Director for Student Engagement
[email protected]
Decatur Campus
Anitra Patrick
Director, Student Programs & Services
[email protected]
Dunwoody Campus
Dr. Theodora Johnson
Assistant Dean of Students
[email protected]
Newton Campus
Perry Culverson
Director of Student Engagement
[email protected]