Mission and Overview

Registered Student Organizations (RSO) are recognized as partners in support of the Rockhurst mission and their purposes and activities are to be consistent with the mission of the university. 

Responsibilities
Each organization that maintains current records with Student Life will retain their “active” status, as well as all newly formed organizations that have received approval through the proper channels. This status accords organization the right to the following:

• Reflect the University commitment to education and the Jesuit mission in purpose and actions
• Abide by all written and published policies of the University as stated in the Student Handbook and other University policies
• Hold all Allocated funds in a University account
• Have at least one advisor who is a member of the faculty or staff of the University
• Allow membership to all Rockhurst students without regard to race, sex, religious beliefs or ethnic or national origin
• Follow the organization’s Constitution 
• Notify Student Life of any changes in organizational leadership positions immediately after they occur.  

Privileges of Registered Student Organizations

1.  This handbook is not a complete statement of all University procedures, rules and regulations pertaining to student organizations.  Additional policies are outlined in the Student Handbook.

2.  The University reserves the right to change without notice any procedure, policy and/or program which appears in this handbook or online.

3.  University divisions and departments may have their own procedures and policies which apply to student organizations. It is the organization’s responsibility to make sure they are operating within those guidelines.

4.  Recognized Student Organizations have the right to:

1. Use the University name
2. Apply for funds generated by the Student Activity Fee
3. Collect membership dues
4. Sponsor fundraisers on-campus
5. Reserve University facilities or services for meetings and events
6. An on-campus mailbox located in Massman 1
7. Post an internet homepage, subject to review by Student Life
8. Obtain approval for positing flyers or other publicity in designated spaces on campus
9. Publicize events on University calendar

Any registered student organization of Rockhurst shall retain its status on campus according to the following guidelines:

Discrimination
Every student organization recognized by the University is expected to be free to select its membership upon the basis of individual merit.  Any student organization which selects its membership upon the bases of restrictive clauses dealing with race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status will be considered operating in conflict with University policy.

Advisor
Every student organization is required to have at least one (1) Advisor who is a full time member of the faculty or administrative staff, whose purpose is to advise and aid the organization, provide an educational experience for its individual members, and at the same time serve the entire University community.