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Student Organization Checklist

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Student Organization Checklist

All email communication with OSS should involve your faculty advisor

Download the Checklist

All Events

  • Check the student activities calendar to make sure there aren’t any conflicts.
  • Submit events or fundraisers for approval at least 30 days prior to the event.
  • Submit a minimum of two photos/videos per event to Carlton Norris. Email must include:
    • Who is in the photo
    • A brief description of the event
    • Photo release forms for anyone not affiliated with UAMS to be featured on your socials.

Monthly Meetings

  • If on campus, reserve a meeting room using 25Live.
  • Submit the Monthly Meeting Request form.
  • Guest speaker(s) submitted at least 30 days prior to the speaking engagement.
  • Notify Dr. Philip if the guest speaker is a government official or an associated staff member.

Social, Fundraising, Educational Events

  • If on campus, reserve a meeting room using 25Live.
  • Submit the Fundraising, Educational, and Social Event Request form.
    • Note if you are going off campus and non-UAMS persons will be attending
    • Always answer “No” to the question regarding alcohol being on campus
  • If merchandise is included, attach photos/renderings to the event form.
    • Note in the event description section that your faculty advisor approved the design.
  • Submit all non-UAMS sponsorships/external sponsorships for approval to your faculty advisor and Dr. Philip.
  • Notify Dr. Philip if you anticipate any guests to be a government official or an associated staff member.

Health Screening Event

  • Submit the Fundraising, Educational, and Social Event Request form.
  • Submit the Screening Supplies form to Carlton Norris.
    • The organization advisor must sign prior to submission.
  • After the event, return the supplies, Health Screening Information forms, and related results within two business days of your event.

Reimbursements for Events

  • Request a tax-exempt form from Heather Brewer when purchasing food, services, or merchandise.
  • Submit an email for reimbursement of food/drinks to Heather Brewer within 7 days of the event.
  • Include:
    • Meeting Agenda
    • Sign-in Sheet or List of Meeting Attendees
    • Paid Itemized Receipt
  • Requests for reimbursements for the academic year must be done by April 30th.

Professional Travel/Meeting

  • Submit the Professional Travel form to your faculty advisor for approval.
  • Email Dr. Philip the signed Professional Travel form.
  • Faculty advisors must email Dr. Philip the final list of students approved to travel.
    • Include conference name and dates of attendance
  • Faculty advisors must email Dr. Philip and Heather Brewer the estimated expenses (registration, travel, and lodging) prior to the conference when seeking reimbursement for one of the three expenses.
  • Submit PDF of paid invoices of students who attended to Heather Brewer within 7 days of the return date.
  • For reimbursement, Heather Brewer will need the following:
    • Conference Information (agenda, website link, etc.)
    • Paid receipts for your approved support category from each individual (registration, travel, or lodging).
    • Itemized hotel invoices that include the name of all occupants for each room
  • Requests for meetings taking place in the summer must be submitted by May 30th by the faculty advisor to Dr. Philip and Heather Brewer.

Elections/New Executive Transition

  • New Member GPA Verification: Faculty advisors must submit GPA verification to Dr. Philip for all new executive members 14 days prior to voting.
  • GPA verification form must be titled with:
    • First, Last Name
    • Org Name (GPA Verification form)
    • Month, Year
    • *Example: John Smith – Kappa Psi GPA Verification form – March 2026
  • After elections:
    • Inform Dr. Philip and Carlton Norris of your organization’s new officers.
    • Have a transition meeting with new and old executive members.

Fraternities

  • Attend and present at the fall Rush Informational Meeting.
  • Inform Carlton Norris of your desired social event date and submit a Social Event form
    • Priority for rush social dates will rotate each year.
  • Host one social during the assigned recruitment period.

Shadow Box

  • Update by Orientation AND maintain throughout the year.
  • Ensure all photos and text are large and legible.

End of the year

  • Annual Report: Submit to Carlton Norris by May 15th
  • Tax Returns: Must be filed every three years if:
    • It is a requirement of the chapter’s national organization
    • The chapter maintains a private bank account
    • The chapter assumes revenue
    • The chapter purchases supplies with tax-exempt status

Download the Checklist

Download the printable checklist for student organization meetings, planning, finances, elections, and requests.

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