RSO Manual

The RSO Manual outlines the policies, procedures, expectations and responsibilities of registered student organizations and assists them with operations.  The Department of Student Activities oversees the manual, which includes information regarding the organization and operation of RSOs and policies that impact their work.

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Additional Policies and Regulations

All RSOs are bound by all applicable policies set forth by the Board of Regents and KSU. In addition to the policies outlined in this manual, other policies and regulations which apply to RSOs include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Access to University Facilities Policy*
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Policy*
  • Contract Approval and Signature Authority Policy*
  • Environmental and Occupational Safety Policy*
  • Freedom of Expression Policy*
  • Hazing Policy*
  • Motor Vehicle Operator Policy*
  • Outdoor Amplified Sound Policy*

*All official policies of Kennesaw State University can be found in the KSU Policy Portal.

RSO Accountability Flowcharts

When a Registered Student Organization violates the RSO Manual, Student Codes of Conduct, or other KSU policies or regulations, the following processes will be used to work with the RSO through the situation in order to reach a resolution:

  • Registered Student Organization Misconduct: non-separation
  • Registered Student Organization Misconduct: potential separation
  • Registered Student Organization Accountability: non-violation of Codes