1. Carefully read the following policies.
   • Hazing Policy
   • Advertising/Posting Policy
   • Fundraising Policy
   • Group Responsibility
   • Alcohol
2. After reading each policy check the boxes on the application form stating that you understand each policy and agree to have your student organization abide by all the policies. These boxes must be checked for your application to be processed.
3. Complete the entire application form at

   [Student Organization Application Form]

   link on bottom of page

   Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

4. Have your advisor fill out and e-mail the Advisor Form from their computer. (This application must be sent from the advisor's e-mail in order for it to be processed). The direct URL is: http://sait.usc.edu/stuorgs/pages/advform.html. If your advisor does not wish to logon you can print out and send the Advisor Form to them.  Your advisor may complete the form and send it to Heather Larabee via campus mail at mailcode 0921.
5. If your organization is new or has made changes to your constitution, you must submit a constitution to basement of Topping
6. The deadline to be recognized for fall semester is February 3, 2003 at 5:00 pm.  Applications will not be accepted after this date and time.  

Religious Organizations Only
Religious organizations have a few more steps to follow in their yearly recognition process:

• Call 740-6110 to schedule a 15-30 minute interview
• Print the Office of Religious Life form , partially fill it out and bring it with you to the interview
• Get a copy of the Ethical Framework for Religious Life from the website or as a hard copy from the Office of Religious Life.   Read it prior to the interview as you will be asked to sign it, acknowledging  that you are prepared to follow the entire document.

Notification
An email  will be sent  to the contact person of each organization notifying them of any problems or if their recognition is complete. If  the organization's recognition process is complete, they will be notified and their recognition letter will be waiting for the student organization to pick up in the PLC Office. A letter will also be sent to the advisor stating the organizations' recognition status for the academic year. Organizations will be contacted in approximately 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) after receiving the completed application, advisor form and constitution (if needed). If there is a problem with the application, the contact person will be notified.