NEW - Student Organization Requirements
To maintain recognition as a recognized student organization at the University of South Carolina, student leaders are expected to engage in ongoing leadership development through trainings, workshops, and conference opportunities offered by the Leadership and Service Center. Organizations requesting funding or campus space must complete specific trainings related to those services, including Student Organization Funding Assistance Board (SOFAB) or Student Government Senate funding workshops and space reservation training. While these are only required if seeking those resources, all recognized organizations must fulfill annual requirements as listed below:
The LSC is committed to investing in your organization and providing more opportunities for your organization to grow and develop. To remain an active and recognized student organization at USC, RSO's must complete the following requirements each academic year:
- Annual renewal (completed between March - April).
- Attend at least three (3) leadership development or student organization workshops per academic year and submit your attendance through Garnet Gate.
- One (1) minimum representative at the Gamecocks LEAD Conference.
As Associated Student Organizations representing the University, we want you to be set up for success. Attending these workships will help you learn how to share your message effectively and be ready for the year ahead. To remain an active and recognized student organization at USC, ASO's must complete the following requirements each academic year:
- Annual renewal (completed between March - April).
- Attend at least three (3) leadership development or student organization workshops per academic year and submit your attendance through Garnet Gate.
- Two (2) minimum representatives at the Gamecocks LEAD Conference.
- One (1) minimum representative (preferrably an officer) at the Student Organization BEAK Retreat.
- University Communications Training (officer).
- University Risk Management Training (officer).
Continuing Leadership Development
Beginning Fall 2025, all recognized student organizations (RSOs, ASOs, FSL, and Sport Clubs) will be required to attend a minimum of three (3) leadership development or student organization workshops each academic year (September–April). This requirement must be fulfilled prior to submitting the organization’s annual renewal during the March–April renewal period. The Leadership and Service Center (LSC) offers a variety of programs that count toward this requirement (see list below). Additionally, student organizations are encouraged to host their own workshops open to the broader community or attend leadership-based workshops through other offices on campus. To qualify, these workshops must be led by a USC professional staff or faculty member and submitted for approval through Garnet Gate, demonstrating clear relevance to leadership development. (If your organization wants to host a workshop for the broader community, work with Rebecca Dooley for approval).
- Camp Cocky Leadership Retreat
- Carolina Conversations
- Civic Engagement Events
- CliftonStrengths
- Close Family Emerging Leaders Program (CFELP)
- Community Service Ambassador
- LeaderShape Institute
Upcoming workshops for the fall and spring semester will be listed here when available.
To remain recognized on campus, every organization is required to attend a minimum of three (3) leadership development or student organization workshops each academic year.
Students who attend these opportunities on behalf of their organization may represent up to three (3) organizations.
Once you have completed a workshop, please submit your attendance and reflection HERE.
Annual Student Organization Renewal
Starting in Fall 2025, all recognized student organizations (RSOs, ASOs, FSL, and Sport Clubs) will complete their annual renewal during the spring semester, between March and April. During this process, you’ll submit information for the upcoming academic year to ensure your organization is set up for success with up-to-date leadership and planning. Please follow the guidelines below when completing your renewal.
- Review all university and student organization policies to ensure your organization is in compliance.
- Update the organizations roster, removing all graduating and non-active members, and updating officer roles.
- One officer should complete all moduals and assessments. The officer completing renewal is expected to share all information from moduals with members.
To start the Renewal process, visit Garnet Gate and sign in using your USC credentials. Then, hover over the organization logo on the left side and click "Manage". Look for the blue "Renew" button. Click and complete the following tutorials.
NO, you will need to fill out the name change request form after renewal has ended.
Please leave all contact information (phone number and physical address) blank.