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There are opportunities for students to participate in over 350 registered student organizations! SIU has everything from student government, public interest groups, fraternities and sororities, publication and media groups, scholastic and professional honorary societies, departmental clubs, special interest groups, religious organizations, and sports and recreation clubs. If you have an interest, we have a student organization for you!

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Fall 2026 RSO Training Sessions & Financial Workshops

Please review the upcoming training opportunities below and share this information with the appropriate officers in your organization.

REQUIRED: RSO Officer Training

All upcoming RSO Training sessions are intended for RSO officers. We especially encourage officers who are responsible for maintaining the organization’s Saluki Connect portal, scheduling rooms, managing finances, and/or making purchases to attend.
To remain in compliance as a Registered Student Organization, each RSO is required to have at least two officers attend RSO Training each semester.
Officers may choose from any one of the sessions listed below. Organizations are not required to attend every session, and the two officers representing your RSO do not need to attend together. Multiple training times are provided to accommodate individual schedules. No advance sign-up is required.
Wednesday, August 26
Student Center Auditorium
3:00–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27
Student Center Auditorium
12:00–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27
Student Center Auditorium
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1
Student Center Auditorium
10:00–11:30 a.m.
Questions regarding RSO Training may be directed to rsohelp@siu.edu.

OPTIONAL: RSO Financial Workshops

Our office has also scheduled optional RSO Financial Workshops beginning next week. These sessions are not required, but they are strongly encouraged for any officer who will be making purchases or managing financial responsibilities for their RSO.
The workshops provide a more in-depth look at the RSO funding and purchasing process, including helpful tips for navigating purchases and managing your organization’s funds. Additional information is included in the attached flyer.
Monday, August 24
Student Center, Kaskaskia/Missouri Room
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 25
Student Center, Kaskaskia/Missouri Room
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 3
Student Center, Kaskaskia/Missouri Room
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Questions regarding RSO finances may be directed to rsoacct@siu.edu.

REQUIRED: Student Center Scheduling Officer Training

RSOs are required to designate two members to serve as Scheduling Officers for their organization. These individuals are responsible for coordinating scheduling and space reservation needs for the RSO.
Designated Scheduling Officers must complete the Student Center’s required scheduling training before they are able to reserve space within the Student Center.
Scheduling Officers should:
  1. Review the Scheduling Officer training PDF: Overview of Student Center Scheduling Information.
  2. Complete the required Scheduling Officer quiz.
  3. Review additional RSO scheduling resources at studentcenter.siu.edu/rsoscheduling.php.
Questions regarding Student Center scheduling may be directed to studentcenterscheduling@siu.edu.

Students of Distinction Awards Ceremony

The Office of Student Engagement and Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life recognize that student groups and individual student leaders contribute a great deal to Southern Illinois University. We have joined forces with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to host the annual Students of Distinction Awards in the spring semester each ademic year. All are encouraged to attend; refreshments will be served. 

In addition to our RSO and FSL awards, we also like to take the time to highlight our leaders that are graduating seniors and graduate-professional students.

Ceremony information and nomination applications for 2026-2027 will go live in the spring semester. 

RSO Awards

The RSO Awards is our way of formally recognizing you and your organization for your contributions to our campus and community. All RSOs and Advisors are encouraged to attend.

All current students, staff, and faculty may nominate students and organizations. Self-nominations are allowed. Each nomination must consist of a completed application, enclosed nomination form, as well as any supporting documents the award may require. Any student nominated for any of the individual awards must currently be enrolled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. 

Categories for Individual Award nominations include: Outstanding New Leader, Unsung Hero, Outstanding RSO President, Make a Difference, Academic All-Star, RSO Advisor of the Year

Categories for Organization Award nominations include: Service to Society, Cultivating Leaders, Community Impact, Event of the Year, RSO of the Year

Leadership & Service Awards

The Office of Student Engagement will be accepting nominations for the 7th Annual Outstanding Leadership and Service Awards for Graduating Seniors in 2027. The award will recognize the achievements of students who are graduating in May 2027 or December 2027 in their commitment to leadership, service, or improvement of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus. If you would like to nominate a graduating senior (and self-nominations are accepted), please fill out the nomination form. Forms will go live during the spring semester.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards

Please visit the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life website for award information. 

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