Recognized Student Organizations
The College of New Jersey seeks to support and advance all of its Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) to provide developmental and experiential opportunities for students. These groups benefit from staff advisement, facility usage, funding opportunities, leadership training, educational programming, risk management support, insurance coverage, and engagement with over 230 other recognized student organizations. These RSOs that meet their recognition standards offer various opportunities for new members to join throughout the year.
Current privileges of being a Recognized Student Organization include having the ability to:
- Schedule rooms on campus
- Have a mailbox for your organization in the Brower Student Center
- Request funds from the Student Finance Board
- Utilize storage space in the Brower Student Center
Unrecognized Student Organizations:
Groups that fail to meet recognition expectations or have engaged in activities that violate organizational or College policies have lost recognition from the College. Despite having lost recognition from the College, some unrecognized groups may continue to operate in violation of College directives. These unrecognized groups no longer receive the advice, support, or active oversight of the College. A student organization whose recognition has been revoked but continues to engage in activities violating College directives is sometimes called an “underground” organization or an organization that has “gone underground.”
Involvement with any unrecognized organization can pose a significant risk, and students are strongly advised to avoid engagement with these groups. Individuals who affiliate with unrecognized organizations may be susceptible to participation in activities that violate College policy and should understand that they will be held individually accountable for their actions.
Any questions regarding unrecognized student organizations can be directed to studentlife@tcnj.edu.