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Requirements & Renewal

Student Organization Requirements

To maintain recognition as a 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, campus partners, and student organizations.

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 (25Live) 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 in March).
  • Obtain at least three (3) leadership development credits per academic year.
  • 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 in March).
  • Obtain at least three (3) leadership development credits per academic year.
  • Two (2) minimum representatives at the Gamecocks LEAD Conference.
  • One (1) minimum representative (preferably an officer) at the Student Organization BEAK Retreat.
  • University Communications Training (officer).
  • University Risk Management Training (officer) to be completed through the annual renewal process.

 

Leadership Development Credits

Beginning Fall 2025, all recognized student organizations (RSOs, ASOs, FSL, and Sport Clubs) will be required to obtain a minimum of three (3) leadership development credits throughout the academic year (September–March) to renew for the upcoming year. These credits must be gained prior to submitting the organization’s annual renewal in March. The Leadership and Service Center (LSC) and campus partners offer a variety of programs that count towards these credits (see list below). 

All workshops are held in RHUU 322 unless otherwise noted. Each workshop below counts as 1 credit.

Leading Through Change: Staying Grounded While Moving Forward

    • September 3rd | 1:00P - 2:00P
    • September 4th | 9:00P - 10:00A
    • September 9th | 2:00P - 3:00P
    • September 10th | 3:30P - 4:30P

Programming for Purpose: Event Planning for Impact

    • September 29th | 4:00P - 5:00P

Leading Your Peers

    • October 15th | 3:00 - 4:00P

Building Community Through Engagement

    • October 22nd | 11:00A - 12:00P

Developing Psychological Safety within an Organization

    • November 12th | 1:00P - 2:00P

Recruitment & Retention that Works

Facilitated by Leadership & Service Center

January 22nd | 9:00A - 10:00A

    • Building a strong organization starts with attracting and keeping the right members. Through this workshop, you’ll learn intentional strategies to recruit with purpose and retain members through meaningful engagement.

Event Planning 101

Facilitated by Gamecock Entertainment

February 4th | 6:00P - 7:00P

    • Whether you're planning your first event or looking to refine your process, Event Planning 101 with Gamecock Entertainment will give you a solid starting point. Learn helpful strategies, explore key considerations, and leave feeling more confident in bringing your ideas to life.

Learning to Lead

Facilitated by Leadership and Service Center

February 6th | 1:00P - 2:00P (LSC Amphitheater)

Pathways to Caring Community

Facilitated by Center for Student Engagement

February 9th | 4:00P - 5:00P

    • Discover how awareness, connection, and care can strengthen our campus community. Pathways to Care and Community is an interactive workshop that helps students explore their experiences, develop practical skills for communication, and learn how to respond when challenges arise — all while building a culture of understanding and growth.

Keeping Your Cool: Conflict Communication Skills

Facilitated by Student Affairs and Academic Support Human Resources

February 18th | 11:00A - 12:00P

    • Conflict is stressful, and whether in your current role as a student employee or in a future position, you will experience some sort of conflict in the workplace. Through this workshop, you will learn practical techniques to communicate clearly under pressure via email, phone, or in person, all while maintaining professionalism.

Passing the Torch: Transitioning Leadership

Facilitated by Leadership & Service Center

February 26th | 11:00A - 12:00P

March 3rd | 3:00P - 4:00P

    • Leadership transitions are an inevitable part of any organization’s life cycle. In this workshop, you’ll explore strategies to ensure a smooth handoff between outgoing and incoming leaders—preserving momentum, maintaining culture, and setting the next team up for success.

Leading Through Service *date change*

Facilitated by Leadership and Service Center

February 28th | 10:00A - 11:00A in LSC Amphitheater

    • This workshop explores how student organizations can prioritize people over tasks by leading with empathy, intention, and shared responsibility. Participants will gain practical tools to build trust, empower members, and create a more connected and motivated organization.

Financial Leadership 101: Reimbursements & Fundraising

Facilitated by Department of Student Life and Student Government

March 2nd | 4:00P - 5:00P

Translating Student Organization Experience into the Professional World

Facilitated by Career Center

March 18th | 11:00A - 12:00P

    • Your time and experience in your student organizations are more valuable than you realize. We want to help you show off your skills! Through this workshop, you will learn how to articulate your student org experiences on your resume and in your interviewing answers to boost your confidence in your job search and career readiness.

Boundaries and Balance: How to Thrive at Life, School, and Work

Facilitated by Preston Residential College for Leadership

March 24th | 2:00P - 3:00P

    • Balancing work, school, and life can feel like a never-ending juggling act — but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this interactive workshop, students will learn practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, practicing self-care, and advocating for themselves in their leadership roles and beyond.

Leading with Strengths (a CliftonStrengths Workshop)

Facilitated by Leadership and Service Center

March 25th | 5:30P - 7:00P in the LSC

    • Student organization leaders and members are most effective when they lead with their strengths. In this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of your CliftonStrengths Top 5 and learn how to intentionally apply them to maximixe your impact within your organization.
    • **This workshop required pre-registration and an online 45-minute assessment before the workshop. To register for the workshop, click HERE. Closer to the workshop, you will recieve an email with your access code to complete your CliftonStrengths assessment. Registration closes Monday, March 16 at 11:59P.

Programs hosted and facilitated through the Leadership and Service Center are listed below along with their credit values. If you have participated, or are interested in participating, in a LSC program not listed below, reach out the Rebecca Dooley for credit information.

25Live Trainings:

For information on 25Live, space reservations, or 25Live Trainings, please contact Russell House Events Services online or at sareserv@mailbox.sc.edu.

  • 8/12 - 2:00 PM (Virtual via Teams)
  • 8/15 - 1:00 PM (Virtual via Teams)
  • 8/22 -  1:00 PM (In Person in the RH Theater)
  • 8/28 - 12:00PM (Virtual via Teams)
  • 9/3 - 3:00P (Virtual via Teams)
  • 9/4 - 10:00A (Virtual via Teams)
  • 9/9 - 3:00P (Virtual via Teams)
  • 9/10 - 11:00A (Virtual via Teams)
  • 9/25 - 2:00P (Virtual via Teams)
  • 10/9 - 12:00P (Virtual via Teams)
  • 10/28 - 12:30P (Virtual via Teams)
  • 11/18 - 2:00P (Virtual via Teams)
  • 11/20 - 1:00P (Virtual via Teams)
SOFAB Training:
  • Check out the Organization Funding page for information on SOFAB and other funding board trainings.
University Communications Training (ASOs):
  • This required training equips ASO leaders/officers with essential communication guidelines and best practices for representing their organization and the university. The session will be offered virtually and must be attended by an ASO officer.
     
  • Academic Student Organizations (ASOs) are required to complete this training once per academic year. Please check the ​Student Organization Requirements Tracker​ to confirm whether your organization has already fulfilled this requirement.

February 12th, 11:00A - 12:00P (Virtual on Teams)

To remain recognized on campus, every organization is required to obtain a minimum of three (3) leadership development credits each academic year.

Students who attend these opportunities on behalf of their organization may represent up to three (3) organizations. 

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 demonstrate clear relevance to leadership development. (If your organization wants to attend or host a workshop not listed below, please reach out to Rebecca Dooley for approval).

Annual Student Organization Renewal

All recognized student organizations (RSOs, ASOs, FSL, and Sport Clubs) will complete their annual renewal between March 1st - March 31st, 2026. 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.



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