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Campus Life each academic year. Registration includes the following tasks:
Complete the online registration form
Submit a listing of all officers and the faculty/staff advisor(s) for the organization. All organizations
must have a faculty or staff advisor in order to achieve or maintain recognition.
Update your constitution as needed with the Office of Campus Life.
Attend student organization workshops each semester; topics include programming, finance, event
management and more.
Remain in good standing with the Office of Campus Life; organization status is evaluated by
professional staff in areas of finance, behavior, academics and judicial affairs.
Contact the Office of Campus Life via email (campus.life@iit.edu) with any questions regarding the
registration process.
Recognized organizations are eligible for university support and services, such as reservation of space for
meetings and events, mailbox space, account management, advising support from the Office of Campus
Life, access to the Student Organization Center, announcements in IIT Today, slides on the university TV
screens and the ability to apply for funding from the Student Activities Fund (SAF).
B. Student Activities Fund
The Student Activities Fund is derived from the student activity fee paid by each student taking classes on
the IIT Main, Rice and Moffett campuses. The fund exists to support the operations and programming
efforts of student organizations. Finance Board, an appointed committee of SGA, is charged with allocating
and distributing the fund among student organizations. Any recognized and registered organization may
apply to Finance Board for financial support. Throughout the year, Finance Board conducts workshops to
help organizations understand the policies and procedures for receiving funding from the Student Activities
Fund. Recognized organizations in good standing may apply and receive funding according to Finance
Board Guidelines found at http://sga.iit.edu (click on Finance Board)
C. Organization Property
All property, equipment and supplies purchased by university and organizational funds shall be defined as
university property in the care of the organization and organization leaders. Organization leaders and
members are responsible for the proper care and appropriate use of such property. If an organization
becomes inactive for any reason, the property must be returned and surrendered to the university or
Student Activities Fund. The Office of Campus Life has storage space available in the basement of the
MTCC for the storage of university property. Talk with a professional staff member if your group is in need
of space.
D. Officers
Officers and executive board members of organizations must be regularly enrolled full-time students in
good academic standing. General membership is open to all full-time and part-time students.
E. Hazing
Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off university
premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Hazing
and/or physical mistreatment of any individual is forbidden; anyone involved in such action is subject to
university discipline. All members and prospective members of an organization must be treated in a
manner consistent with the educational and ethical objectives of the university. Organizations found guilty
of participating in hazing may have their recognition revoked. Any questions regarding activities that may
constitute hazing should be directed to the Office of Campus Life. All IIT students, faculty, and staff have a
responsibility to immediately report any questionable activities to the Office of Campus Life and/or the
Department of Public Safety.
F. Disciplinary Procedures
The university expects student organization members to accept both personal and group responsibility for
meeting recognized standards of good conduct. Organizations are expected to conduct their business in