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Annual Calendar

Listed below are important dates and deadlines for registered student organizations (RSOs). 

August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May

August

  • Complete Festival ISU application and submit to the University Program Board

  • RSO Registration opens - attend RSO Orientation and complete online process
  • Prepare for Festival ISU – first Thursday of classes at 10am

  • Set date & time for the first meeting; reserve a room

  • Attend Festival ISU

  • Follow-up with potential members from Festival ISU and invite them to first meeting

  • Establish a meeting time for the semester (for both executive and general members, if needed)

  • Opportunity Fund opens

September

  • Last chance to complete online RSO Registration and/or attend RSO Orientation Session

  • Turn in signature pages

  • Fall RSO Registration closes (for two weeks)

  • Put semester calendar together for the RSO & distribute to members

  • Recruit additional members, if needed

  • Complete Festival ISU application and submit to the University Program Board

  • Complete Homecoming Team application

October

November

  • Begin brainstorming with members about events for the upcoming year in preparation for the RSO Program Fund opening in December
  • Prepare for elections and officer transitions if elections are approaching

December

  • Hold final meeting of the semester
  • Finalize plans and events for January and February
  • Prepare budget and request for the RSO Program Fund
  • RSO Program Fund opens at 12 p.m.

January

  • Complete Winterfest application and submit to the University Program Board

  • Attend Winterfest

  • Think about fundraising ideas

  • RSO Program Fund closes at 3 p.m.
  • Put semester calendar together for the RSO & distribute to members

  • Turn in signature pages, if new officers have been elected

February

  • Follow-up with potential members from Winterfest and invite them to meeting
  • Attend Program Fund Hearing
  • Attend RSO Training Workshop or request a training by HSIA

March

  • Having problems delegating to members?  Check out a helpful handout. 

  • Prepare for Springfest Attend RSO Training Workshop or request a training by HSIA

  • Nominate members/RSO for Student Involvement Recognition Ceremony

April

May

  • Follow-up with potential members from Springfest and invite them to meeting

  • Recognize members  for their contributions by holding recognition or awards ceremony

  • RSO Registration closes for the year
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