Student organizations are responsible for abiding by all university policies and agreements.
Self-governed student organizations at Indiana University must follow the Self-Governed Student Organization (SGSO) Agreement. This agreement formally recognizes the independent relationship of SGSOs with respect to IU and outlines the annual SGSO requirements.
Read the student organization policyThe Student Code of Conduct ensures your rights as an IU student are protected, outlines your responsibilities to the campus community, and sets the expectations for your behavior as an IU student.
Read the Student CodeComplaints involving a registered student organization will be addressed using the procedures described here. Complaints against individual members of a student organization may also be addressed under the appropriate university policies and procedures.
At Indiana University student organizations are considered to be either Self-Governed Student Organizations (SGSOs), University Student Organizations (USOs), or Non-registered student organizations. To maintain status as a registered organization, USOs and SGSOs must complete an annual registration and training provided by Student Involvement and Leadership.
For more detailed information about the annual registration requirements visit the “Register an Org Section” of our digital handbook.
The University's Licensing and Trademark Policy (VPCM-LT-01) outlines general marketing guidelines for registered student organizations and provides details regarding IU trademark use and licensing requirements.
For more detailed guidance about marketing as a student organization visit the Promote Your Org section of our digital handbook.
Below are a few key university policies to keep in mind as you prepare to hold events on-campus:
Student Organizations can find more comprehensive guidance for holding events on-campus under the Plan an Event section of our website.
The following two primary policies to keep in mind as you plan to fundraise for your organization:
The Funding page of our digital handbook offers more detailed guidance on ways to fundraise on campus.
All Indiana University events, groups, activities, and educational, cultural, and historical observances welcome all IU students and other members of the Indiana University community.
