Registered Student Organization (RSO) resources at Montana State University encompass a range of tools and support mechanisms designed to assist student-led groups in effectively managing their operations, events, and engagement initiatives, fostering a vibrant and organized campus community.

 

Book a meeting with OSE for more information!

 

Club Advertising Resources

Club Advertising Resources

Student Club Advertising Resources equip student organizations with tools and guidance to effectively promote their events and activities, enhancing visibility and engagement within the campus community.

 

Club Funding Resources

Club Funding Resources

Student Club Funding Resources offer guidance and support for obtaining financial resources, enabling student organizations at MSU to fund and execute their events and initiatives successfully.

Club Policies

Club Policies

Club policies outline the guidelines and expectations for student clubs ensuring a clear framework for their operation, activities, and conduct within the campus community.

CatServe Resources

Support for organizing, tracking, and promoting community service and engagement initiatives through one comprehensive platform.

CatsConnect Resources

CatsConnect Resources

Comprehensive support for students and organizations to streamline the management of events, engagement activities, and co-curricular experiences.

 

General Resources

Follow this link for the Student Organization Fundraising Guide!

Frequently Asked Questions
An advisor is an important piece of a successful student organization. Your advisor must be a staff or faculty member employed by MSU at least half-time. If your group has a specific interest area, start looking in departments that may align with that interest (such as a food club, look in the Nutrition program). You can also ask your professors and any staff you already have connections with about their interest in advising your group. If they don’t want to be your advisor, they may know of someone who does. You can also contact us and we can help get the word out that you are looking for an advisor.
The name, logos, and team name (“Bobcats”) are registered and protected trademarks of Montana State University which may not be used without the express permission of Montana State University. This policy helps to ensure immediate recognition, the maintenance of appropriateness, and the prevention of commercial use without compensation to the University. Student Organizations are not official groups endorsed by MSU and therefore are not able to use the name. If you want more detailed information, please refer to official policy found on the Use of University Name and Logos page.
All Registered Student Organizations are eligible to use the free poster delivery service through the Office of Student Engagement. Please view our Poster Policy
Lockers for club storage are located on the 3rd floor landing of the SUB on the north and south side of the building. The locker dimensions are 12” x 15” x 36”.  If your club is interested in securing locker space, please contact us at studentorgs@montana.edu.
Club mailboxes are located on the basement-level of the SUB in front of the Leadership Institute offices. If your club is interested in securing a mailbox, please contact us at studentorgs@montana.edu.

There are a variety of ways to recruit new members.  Here are a few ways:

  • Participate in the Involvement Fair, held bi-annually (typically in September and January), by the Office of Student Engagement. Find out more information on the Involvement Fair page.
  • Start a Facebook page! The power of social media is incredible!
  • You can table in the SUB (reserved through Conference Services) and the Residence Halls ( find out how to reserve space on our Resources page).
  • Print posters. Our office will distribute these if you bring 50 copies to 222 SUB by the set weekly deadline. Please drop off an original to be pre-approved before printing.  Be sure to review our Poster Policy.
  • Hold an “interest” meeting.
  • Have a “bring a friend” meeting and a reward for those who do.
  • Have food at your meetings and advertise you are doing so.
  • Ask your professors if you can speak in your classes about your organization and how to join.
  • Keep talking about your club! Word of mouth is one of the most powerful marketing tools around!
Registered Student Organizations have the privilege of utilizing campus space to conduct meetings and hold events.  Visit the Student Organization Policy Manual to learn more about reserving space.
  1. Send an email to studentorgs@montana.edu to let us know. This will take you off our club directory and listservs.
  2. You will need to close your bank account. Please discuss with them how to do that.  If there is money in there, you have two options:
    1. Donate to another club.
    2. Give to the Office of Student Engagement and we will put in the club funding pool.
  3. If you have any social media or websites, please take them down.