In order for Student Organizations to fully operate, they must become "Recognized" through OSE. Organizations through OSE must be co-curricular in nature and open to all students to join; this is what sets them apart from academic organizations or club sports.
Recognized Organizations secure the following benefits:
- Reserving rooms on 25Live
- Requesting funding from campus offices, departments, and the Student Governance Council (SGC)
- Using OSE storage for Student Organization items
- Utilizing the Student Activities Center (SAC), a dedicated space for Student Organizations to meet and use resources
- Connecting with OSE professional and student staff for support in operations and management
- Using Ithaca College's name in the organization title
- Tabling and Soliciting on campus
- Printing through the on-campus Print Shop
- Receiving a campus financial account
- Traveling as a Student Organization
Grace Period: In this time frame, returning student organizations will be able to function as recognized student organizations and are entitled to the above benefits. At the close of the grace period, student organizations that have not completed requirements for recognition will not retain access to the above benefits until the re-recognition process is fully completed.
Un-Recognized Organizations will not be able to operate with these functions, so completing the Re-Recognition process each year will be highly beneficial and ensure an organization's success and longevity.