Student Organizations

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas defines a Registered Student Organization as a group of three or more students actively enrolled at UNLV or an affiliate institution (School of Dental Medicine, CSN, and Nevada State College) who share a common purpose or interest. A Registered Student Organization is entirely operated and organized by actively enrolled students with the exception of a UNLV faculty or staff advisor. Registered Student Organizations are subject to all applicable UNLV policies and procedures as well as local, state, and federal laws when conducting organizational business. Registered Student Organizations may also be members of other University based communities that impose additional standards of conduct. Registered Student Organizations and their members are not covered by liability insurance and do not qualify for tax exempt status from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The Registered Student Organization Directory will allow you to explore and join the over 200 organizations on campus. Access the RSO Directory.

Here are archived lists of current/past organizations. If you cannot find or contact a student organization it may be that they no longer exist on campus. To learn more information contact the Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity, 702-895-5631.

The UNLV Involvement Center allows Registered Student Organizations to advertise events, manage their membership, collaborate with other organizations, register and update their profile, and much, much more! To visit the UNLV Involvement Center, Log into MyUNLV, and click the "UNLV Involvement Center Button". You will be able to:

• Search for UNLV Registered Student Organizations
• View a calendar of upcoming events
• Register and manage your student organization profile
• Find resources for student organizations

Additionally, visit our Involvement Center blog to learn how to maximize your organization's use of the site and become familiar with the many great features the site has to offer. The blog offers a step by step guide to navigating the Involvement Center site including how to register your organization, create an online form, manage an event, and more. Follow the link to visit the Involvement Center blog

Registered Student Organization (RSO) Handbook: The RSO Handbook provides detailed information that all student organizations should know. Whether you are an existing student organization or thinking about starting a new student organization the RSO Handbook is a great interactive resource to navigating the UNLV campus and student organization policies and procedures. Follow the link to the view the RSO Handbook.

Registered Student Organization (RSO) Advisor Handbook: The RSO Advisor Handbook provides information to student organization advisors about the expectations of the advisor role and how to best support students as they develop and grow both personally and the organization. The RSO Advisor Handbook provides resources and information advisors and RSO members can use to move forward in strengthening their relationship. Follow the link to view the RSO Handbook.

The Student Organization Resource Center (SORCE) is devoted to providing Registered Student Organizations with resources and support to thrive at UNLV. Additionally, the friendly SORCE staff is there to assist organizations with projects as well as connect students looking to get involved with organizations on campus. Some of the resources SORCE provides to organizations include:

• Limited Free Printing
• Arts and Crafts Supplies
• Poster Making Supplies
• Access to Computers
• Mailboxes and Storage Space
• Tv's and Wii's

The SORCE room is located on the third floor of the Student Union in Room 305 and is open Monday - Friday. Monday - Thursday it is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Fridays it is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m..

Contact
Student Organization Resource Center (SORCE)
Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity
Student Union, Room 305
sorce@unlv.edu
702-895-5576

All student organizations, new or existing, are required to register with UNLV once a semester. The steps to register a student organization are as follows:

Step 1: Attend a Registered Student Organization Meeting (semester meeting dates can be found of the Involvement Center)

Step 2: Create an Organization Profile on the UNLV Involvement Center

Existing Organizations

• Log into MyUNLV
• Click the "UNLV Involvement Center" button located on the homepage
• Click "Organizations"
• Using the search features, search for your organization
• Once located, click the "Register this Organization" button

New Organization

• Log into MyUNLV
• Click the "UNLV Involvement Center" button located on the homepage
• Click "Organizations"
• Click the "Register a New Organization" button located on the left hand side of the page

The Profile Must Include

• A minimum of three UNLV enrolled student members
• A UNLV faculty/staff advisor
• An organization description
• Two Scheduling Liaisons, or members that will make room reservations on behalf of the organization

The Involvement Fair is an opportunity for UNLV students to learn about the over 200 Registered Student Organizations on campus as well as Non-Profit Organizations in the Las Vegas area. The Involvement Fair is also an opportunity to Registered Student Organizations to meet new students, collaborate with other student organizations, and network with partners in the community.

The Involvement Fair happens at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semester on the first floor of the Student Union. Every Registered Student Organization is invited to participate and all UNLV students are encouraged to visit the event. Upcoming Involvement Fair dates and registration information can be found by visiting the Involvement Center.

For additional information contact Katy Armstrong, Program Coordinator for Student Involvement and Organization Development, katy.armstrong@unlv.edu, 702-895-2508, or visit the Student Organization Resource Center located on the third floor of the Student Union in Room 305.