The OSPLD Student Organization Handbook documents current SF State policies and procedures, including liability, safety and security, event planning, fundraising and much more. The handbook is a guide and resource for all student organizations and University departments.

The OSPLD Handbook Table of Contents:

Meet OSPLD

• Purpose
• Mission
• Contact Us
• We Are Your Resource

Get Involved!: Student Organizations at SF State

• Join a Student Organization
• Start a New Student Organization
• Registration and Benefits
• Expectations for All Student Organization
• Changes to Organizations
• Faculty and Staff Advisors
• Student Organization Mail Service

Conduct

• Policies
  
  • Standards for Student Conduct
    
  • Non-Discrimination
  • Hazing
• Student Group Misconduct
  • Collective Responsibility
  • Student Organization Hearing Panel
• Alcohol and Illegal Drugs
• Title V and IX
• Campus Time, Plaza and Manner

Planning Events

• Event Policies
• Types of Events
• Outdoor Events and Programs
• Rallies/Demonstrations and Counter Demonstrations
• Reserving Space
  • Outdoor Venues
  • Indoor Venues
• Publicity
• Event Planning Checklist

Making Money: Fundraising

• Fundraising Policies
• Funding Sources
• Banking

OSPLD University Partners

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