All graduate student organizations and associations must register annually in order to remain active and be recognized by the university. Registration allows the organization to:
Reserve event/meeting space on campus
Request funding from the Graduate Student Government
Be listed on the Graduate Student Life website
Advertise your organization around campus
Get Participants
Get started by finding a minimum of 6 graduate students interested in your organization AND a current USD Faculty/Staff person that will act as your organization’s official Advisor. Advisors must fill out the Student Organization Advisor Agreement Form.
Draft a Constitution
Draft a Constitution for your organization; this will contain your organization’s official name, purpose, and function/operation by by-laws. A model constitution is available for you on our Graduate Organization Resources page.
Submit Your Request
Submit the Registration Form and most up to date Bylaws/Constitution to marianns@sandiego.edu
Wait for Follow-Up
After submitting your organization’s materials you will be contacted by a staff member in Graduate Student Life to discuss the organization and help provide any additional support that is needed.
Helpful Hint
Don’t be overwhelmed. If you have any questions contact Graduate Student Life for assistance by emailing gradlife@sandiego.edu. You may also use our collection of resources for Graduate Student Organizations.