Organization Management

RSO Resources: Organization Management

There are a number of policies and procedures that govern operations for student organizations on the University of Oklahoma campus. Click on the following buttons to learn about registering or updating your organization, finances and funding, appropriate ways to plan and publicize events, reserving spaces, and more.

Review RSO policies and procedures, or connect with our team through Student Leader Connections to get support, ask questions, and access campus resources.

Read the RSO Policy

Student Leader Connections

RSO Registration

All student organizations at the University of Oklahoma are required to register as an OU Registered Student Organization (RSO).

Registered organizations receive benefits from the University of Oklahoma including access to SGA funds, on-campus financial account, free or discounted reservations of University facilities such as the Oklahoma Memorial Union, the ability to publicize on campus, an assigned mailbox in the Conoco Student Leadership Center, sponsorship opportunities from University departments, and more

Before registering a student organization, please make sure you are aware of the policies.

View the RSO Policy

Reregistering an Existing Organization's Registration

2026-2027 Registration is now open

If your group needs to re-register, a banner appears at the top of your group dashboard. Where OU permits it, a Group Re-Registration button also appears on the Groups list so an incoming leader who is not yet an officer can start the process.

Open the re-registration from the banner or the Groups list.
Review the Group Details form. It is pre-filled from last year's registration logo, mission, categories. Update anything that isn't greyed out.
Enter the incoming officers and the required number of members.
Complete the re-registration form and click Submit Form for Approval.
Track the status in My Activity → My Surveys/Forms.

How to: Reregister an organization

Register a New Organization

In order to register a student organization, you need:

At least ten (10) enrolled student members
At least 3 officers listed
A faculty/staff advisor who is employed full time at the University of Oklahoma. The registration process involves enrollment verification for each of the stated members, and employment verification for the stated faculty/staff advisor.

How to: Register a new organization

Greek Life Organizations

All Greek-lettered organizations in Fraternity and Sorority Programs and Services (FSPS) in the Office of Student Life are required to register as an RSO and serve under a governing council. You can follow the same instructions above for renewing an RSO. Please contact Kylie Frisby at kylie.frisby@ou.edu for more information.

SGOS provides governing document templates to help student organizations create clear and effective constitutions and bylaws. These templates are designed to meet University requirements while giving organizations the flexibility to customize their documents to fit their mission, structure, and goals.

Constitution & Bylaws

Organizational governing documents, such as constitutions and bylaws, are essential to the success and sustainability of a student organization. SGOS provides governing document templates to help student organizations create clear and effective constitutions and bylaws. These templates are designed to meet University requirements while giving organizations the flexibility to customize their documents to fit their mission, structure, and goals.

Here are some important reasons and guidelines to consider when developing your governing documents:

Governing documents serve as a central reference point for questions from officers and members.
These documents should be shared with your officers and members at the beginning of each academic year and be readily accessible to your membership.
Constitutions and bylaws can contain key elements of an organization's operational standards, including membership and officer requirements, committees, elections, finances, and member or officer removal processes.
Governing documents should be amendable, and the amendment process should be clearly outlined within the document.
Organizational governing documents cannot conflict with University policies.
SGOS can assist organizations throughout the drafting and revision process by working with SGA General Counsel, a student in the College of Law approved by SGA to serve as a legal resource for SGA and registered student organizations.

If you have questions about your constitution, bylaws, or any proposed revisions, we encourage you to meet with our team for guidance and feedback. Schedule a meeting through OU Engage.

RSO Resources: Organization Management

RSO Registration

Reregistering an Existing Organization's Registration

Register a New Organization

Greek Life Organizations

Constitution & Bylaws

Interest Student Organizations (ISO)

Departmental Student Organizations (DSO)

Sport Club Student Organizations (SCSO)

Competitive Club Student Organizations (CCSO)