Resources
Looking for information about university policies and procedures, need assistance with leading a registered student organization (RSO), or just need a little extra support? Student Activities is here to help. Here are some resources to get you started.
RSO Annual Information
RSO Presidents are required to review the RSO orientation during annual RSO re-registration to maintain their RSO's status with the University. RSO Advisors are also provided with an orientation to assist with understanding their role that is sent out at the beginning of each semester in the RSO monthly newsletter.
RSO Orientation Sessions
Are you a student leader or advisor of an RSO? If yes, then please join us for one of the required orientation sessions that are taking place in September. Be sure to RSVP for one of the sessions, we look forward to talking about best practices, campus policies, and engaging with your fellow RSO peers.
When choosing a RSO Orientation session you will have to log into Redbird life using your ISU credentials.
- Student Leader Sessions
Please RSVP to ONE session
Monday, September 9, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Monday, September 9, 2024 – 3-4 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – 2-3 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Friday, September 20, 2024 – 10-11 a.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Friday, September 20, 2024 – 2-3 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Monday, September 23, 2024 – 2-3 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Monday, September 23, 2024 – 3-4 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 4-5 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 10-11 a.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Friday, September 27, 2024 – 10-11 a.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Friday, September 27, 2024 – 2-3 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Friday, September 27, 2024 – 3-4 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
- RSO Advisor Sessions
Please choose ONE session based on your RSO type
Independent RSO Advisor Sessions
Monday, September 9, 2024 – 10 to 11 a.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 2 to 3 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 2 to 3 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 11 a.m. - Noon – RSVP for this session
Monday, September 23, 2024 – 4-5 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 2-3 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 9-10 a.m. – RSVP for this session
Friday, September 27, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Sponsored RSO Advisor Sessions
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – 1-2 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 11 a.m. - Noon – RSVP for this session
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 2-3 p.m. – RSVP for this session
Friday, September 20, 2024 – 11 a.m. - Noon – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
Friday, September 27, 2024 – 9-10 a.m. – RSVP for this session (Zoom)
RSO/Advisor Orientation: Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
RSO Calendar/Resources: Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
Confused about a specific RSO topic or how to operate as an RSO in general? The Student Activities Office will meet with you and/or your RSO to talk through issues specific to your RSO.
Redbird Life
The Redbird Life portal is where involvement begins. Join and manage registered student organizations, find out about campus events, and track your membership and community service participation, all in one place. Learn more in our Redbird Life overview.
RSO Profile Basics
The most important tool you can use as an RSO is Redbird Life. All students, especially those new to Illinois State University, are being encouraged to log in to learn about events and to find student organizations they wish to join.
How-To Instructions
- Build Out RSO Profile
- Create and Manage Events
- Create RSO Forms
- Event Check-In App
- Invite People to Join RSO or Manage Membership Roster
- Modify RSO Profile Information
- Upload RSO Documents
- Upload RSO Photos
Student Involvement Center
The Student Involvement Center is a space for students to cultivate connections to campus life. Located in 227 Bone Student Center, across from Qdoba, and open Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. To inquire about resources, please email StudentOrganizations@IllinoisState.edu or call (309) 438-2151.
- RSO Resources
- Free RSO Resources Flyer
- Conference space for RSO projects
- Computers with Adobe Creative Suite
- General seating area
- RSO mail pickup
- Free 15 pages/day/RSO of color or black and white printing
- Personalized Button Request—RSOs can have 24 buttons/semester made for them.
- 2.25 inch template (standard button)
- 3 inch template
- Digital Display Screen Request—screen located outside of 225 Bone Student Center.
- Donation Drive - RSOs can reserve a donation bin be placed in the Student Inolvement Center.
- Sidewalk Sign Request—RSOs can reserve a sidewalk sign to decorate and be posted either on Milner or Schroeder Plaza by the Student Involvement Center staff for a week at a time.
- RSO Newsletter Submission Request—RSO event and/or opportunities can be included in the montly RSO Newsletter sent out to all RSO presidents, treasurers, and advisors.
- Social Media Content Sharing Request—Student Activities can assist RSOs with marketing their events/information on its social media platforms to help reach a larger audience.
- Art Supply Kit—RSOs can reserve an Art Supply Kit to use at events/meetings, which includes crafting scissors, glue, tape, construction paper, sharpies, markers, colored pencils, etc. If needing a specific type of office supply, check with the welcome desk in the Student Involvement Center.
- Chalk the Quad Kit—RSOs can reserve a Chalk the Quad Kit, which includes sidewalk chalk and stencils.