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Undergraduate student organizations receive recognition from the Student Organization Approvals Board of the Student Government Association.

The Finance Board facilitates the allocation of the undergraduate Student Activity Fee for student organizations. Funding can be in the form of either Annual or Supplemental Budgets.

The Graduate Student Government grants recognition and funding to all Graduate Student Organizations.

All organizational finances must be handled through SABO: student organizations may not hold a bank account outside of Northeastern. In order for your organization to establish an account, it must be recognized and in good standing with the Center for Student Involvement. Organizations must fully re-register once each semester to maintain an active status. Failure to do so will result in your organization being declared inactive and all funds in your account(s) will be frozen. With the exception of deposits, no activity will be permitted against the account(s) until your organization is re-registered and in good standing with CSI.

BUDGET ACCOUNT (Index):Funds allocated by the Student Activity Fee or Graduate Activity Fee are placed into the student organization’s Budget Account. Student fee money may only be used for pre-approved expenses. All expenses require the organization’s Advisor’s signature for approval. Any balance in a Budget Index at the end of the fiscal year does NOT roll over and is reallocated back to the funding entity for future funding.

CASH ACCOUNT (Index):Funds in the student organizations Cash Account may be spent at the discretion of your organization, with the exception of drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, or personal products. All expenses require your organization’s Advisor’s signature. Any remaining funds in the Cash Account at the end of the fiscal year stays with your organizations, and are carried forward into the next fiscal year.

Purchasing/Ways to Purchase
When necessary, student organizations may purchase items such as equipment, giveaway items, and other event supplies through the Student Activities Business Office’s reimbursement form or Purchase Order (P.O.) Process. An Engage Event Request must be submitted prior to any purchasing. 

Student Organization Treasurer Responsibility
It is the Treasurer’s primary responsibility to follow all University, CSI, and SABO published rules and regulations, and to relay financial information to organization members. Treasurers should work to educate their board and members to ensure decisions are inclusive of the group before final decisions are made. All expense transactions require the signature of the organization’s Advisor – NO STUDENT SIGNATURE IS AUTHORIZED. ANY STUDENT FOUND VIOLATING RULES, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION OF THEIR ADVISOR, MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND MAY BE HELD PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS INCURRED.

The Student Organization Training Experience is a training designed to provide resourece and knowledge to all student organization leaders. Minimally, the President, Treasurer, and Scheduling Coordinator must complete the training in order to keep the organizaiton in good standing.

We encourage all members of student organizations to take SOTE to familarize yourself with the resources and policies they assist student organizations.

The Scheduling team with Events Management faciliate the space reservation for the Curry Student Center, Major Event Venues, Outdoor spaces, and many more. If you need help with scheduling, please email cscreservations@northeastern.edu.

CSI Created Information Packets with costs, diagrams, and other helpful information.

Venue Information Packets for all Events Management managed spaces provide important information on technical specifications of each space.

Whether you are starting an organization at Northeastern or continuing a long-lasting program, this guide can answer all of the frequently asked questions by student leaders about organization processes and about planning/execution of events. 

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Before submitting your van reservation, review the event planning guidelines to ensure you’ve completed all required steps.
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