Student Activities FAQs
Getting Involved
Student Org Event Procedures
Student Org Financial Procedures
How do I get involved on campus?
The best way to get involved on campus is to join a student organization. Search the student organization list for an organization that meets your interests – in most cases, joining is as easy as attending a meeting! SAO is available to help you connect with members and meetings. Don’t see an organization that meets your interests? Find out how to start a new organization! Not ready to join an organization just yet? Find out what’s happening on campus and attend campus events!
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How do I find out what's happening on campus?
For up-to-date information about campus events, regularly check out the myODU calendar. Also, check out the SAO website or follow us on Facebook.
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What's happening around Columbus?
Visit easyColumbus for your guide to everything happening in Columbus!
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How do I start a new student organization?
Look at the current list of organizations to be sure there is not one that already exists at ODU that will fit your needs! Once you have done that, find some friends who want to be in the organization with you and then complete the registration process:
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What do I need to do if my organization would like to coordinate an event?
Organizations wishing to coordinate an event should submit the Event Registration Form. After receiving approval from SAO, space should be reserved appropriately and other coordination should be completed. SAO is always here to help walk you through the steps of coordinating an event!
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How do I reserve space on campus?
Classroom space is reserved through the Registrar’s Office by emailing newa@ohiodominican.edu. Non-classroom space is reserved through the Facilities Reservations Office via the Building and Room Reservation Form.
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How do I reserve a university van?
University vans are reserved through the Transportation Office via the Vehicle Reservation Request Form.
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Where am I allowed to post fliers?
All fliers must first be approved by SAO. Approved fliers can be posted on campus bulletin boards. Fliers may not be posted on doors, windows, walls, glass, or car windshields.
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How can my organization request funding?
Student organizations request funding from the Student Activities Allocation Board (SAAB) via the Allocation Request Form. There are three funding cycles during an academic year. Student organizations can also submit requests outside of cycles if requests meet the contingency criteria. Student organizations are encouraged to be familiar with all SAAB Policies.
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What form do I use to pay a vendor?
A Check Request Form is used to pay a vendor. Supporting documentation must be attached.
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What form do I use to reimburse someone?
An Expense Report Form is used to reimburse someone. Supporting documentation must be attached.
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What form do I use to request a cash advance?
An Advance Request Form is used to request a cash advance.
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Where do I turn in financial documents?
All completed financial documents must be turned into SAO for approval. They will then be submitted to the Business Office.
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