Student Organization Resources
This webpage serves as a centralized location for information about resources, services and opportunities available to student organizations. To learn more, click on a topic area below to see related resources and information.
TOPIC AREAS:
Recognition: Becoming a UMBC Student Organization
Privileges, Responsibilities and Policies
Registration
Finances and Budget
Event Planning
Publicity and Marketing
Webspace and Technology Support
Annual Opportunities and Services
Connection Points and People
Recognition: Becoming a UMBC Student Organization
Before starting a new group, consider already existing UMBC organizations:
Student Organizations List
Student Organizations Directory
Forms and Guides- Required for Recognition
Student Organizations Committee (Recognition/Management) Blog
Related Contacts:
Privileges, Responsibilities and Policies
Event Related
Finances and Budget
Publicity and Marketing
Related Contacts:
Coordinator for Student Organizations and Involvement
Room 2B24, The Commons
Phone: 410-455-3623
Registration
Forms:
Policies:
Resources:
- OSL Info Mailing List
All organization officers and advisors are added to the oslinfo mailing list at the conclusion of the annual registration period. The oslinfo mailing list is the primary means by which important announcements pertaining to Involvement Fest, event planning, and financial allocation processes among others are distributed. OSL strongly encourages all student leaders to remain subscribed to this mailing list and to monitor messages received via its distribution.
To verify your subscription to the oslinfo mailing list, please visit the Services tab of myUMBC to view your mailing lists.
Related Contacts:
Finances and Budget
Policies:
Forms:
Resources:
- Treasurer Training Slideshow- COMING SOON!
- Student Organization Fundraising- COMING SOON!
Related Contacts:
Event Planning
COMING SOON- an online guide to event planning needs!
Event Planning:
Space and Equipment Requests:
With The Commons:
Other Avenues
- Audio-Visual Services
Audio-Visual Services is responsible for providing technical support to campus classrooms. Support for your event within a classroom space is available on a limited basis. There is no A/V support in classrooms during the evening and weekend hours. All arrangements with AV Services must be made at least ten business days in advance.
To request AV services:
Online Request Form
Email: AvServices@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-2461
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Student Work Force
Student Work Force provides set-up support for events outside of the University Center and The Commons. They do not provide any technical or audio visual equipment or service. Requests for Student Work Force must be made at least ten business days in advance.
To request Student Work Force services:
Online Request Form
If you would like an estimate for services, please contact Work Control at 410-455-2550.
Facility Usage Policies:
Related Contacts:
Publicity and Marketing
Marketing:
Advertisement:
With commonvision, UMBC Print & Copy Center:
Other avenues:
Policies and Procedures:
Related Contacts:
Webspace and Technology Support
Related Contacts:
Annual Opportunities and Services
Cabinet & Mailbox Allocation
All recognized student organizations are eligible to apply for a mailbox and cabinet allocation each academic year. The application process is announced via the oslinfo mailing list during the spring semester and assignments are made for the subsequent academic year. For example, May 2008 for the 2008-2009 academic year. Allocations are valid for one academic year. All organizations must re-apply for allocated space annually.
Involvement Fest
All recognized student organizations are invited to participate in Involvement Fest, the premier student organizations fairs that take place at the beginning of each semester. Information about the registration process is announced via the oslinfo mailing list. For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at osl@umbc.edu.
The Retriever Black and Gold Awards
Each May, there is a chance to celebrate and publicly recognize the contributions and achievements of outstanding student leaders and student organizations through the Retriever Black and Gold Awards. Information about the application process is announced via the oslinfo mailing list, as in also available on the Office of Student Life website. All student leaders are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and organizations for this recognition.
Related Contacts:
- Coordinator for Student Organizations and Involvement
Room 2B24, The Commons
Phone: 410-455-3623
Connection Points and People
Campus Scheduling and Guest Services
The Commons
commonvision, UMBC Print & Copy Center
Dining Services
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Greek Life at UMBC
The Interfaith Center
Leadership Consultants
The Mosaic: Culture and Diversity Center
Office of Residential Life
Office of Student Life
Student Affairs Business Services Center
Student Events Board (SEB)
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Involvement Center
The Retriever Weekly
UMBC Serves Committee
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