The resources on this page are intended to provide support, guidance, and help for advisors. To suggest edits or additions to this page, please contact soli@union.wisc.edu.
SOLI Homepage Resource & Policy Guide Wisconsin Involvement Network
Registered Student Organizations
Registering a Student Organization
A Registered Student Organization (RSO) is a campus-based group that has registered with the Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement (SOLI), formerly CfLI, in order to be eligible for certain privileges and access to university facilities. Student groups must register every year to maintain their active status. RSOs enjoy a variety of benefits, but also have responsibilities. In addition, it should be noted that only currently enrolled students may register as a student organization. Registration is facilitated through the Wisconsin Involvement Network, or WIN (win.wisc.edu). The organization will not only complete the application through WIN, but they will also be granted an organization WIN page once they become officially registered.
Departmental Sponsorships
Registered Student Organizations can received departmental sponsorship for events and programs that they host. The University department and the organization should ensure that the nature and extent of the sponsorship is clearly understood by both parties. The department should be aware of the minimum expectations when sponsoring a student organization. Please visit the “Departmental Sponsorship” tab within the “Benefits” section of this Resource & Policy Guide, or download the PDF document below.
Finances
Visit this page to learn about the financial responsibilities and guidelines for RSOs. Key topics such as budgeting, fundraising, tax obligations, and appropriate use of funds are discussed. This page also provides resources and policies to help organizations remain financially compliant and organized.
Discipline and Accountability
As a Registered Student Organization (RSO) the organization, through its primary contact, has agreed to the Student Organization Code of Conduct.
Policies, Conduct & Risk Management
This page outlines the essential rules and standards that all RSOs must understand and follow in order to maintain safe, ethical, and compliant organizational practices. It details campus and state policies relevant to operations, risk management practices (including waivers, insurance, alcohol and copyright compliance), and liability coverage considerations.
Benefits
This page highlights the advantages of becoming a RSO including access to campus resources like event and room reservation systems, funding opportunities, and professional support. It explains how RSOs can gain visibility on campus, eligibility for software and training programs, and access to university-sponsored advisors to help with growth and leadership development.
Reserving Space/SAC Rentals
Additional Resources
Resource Access Request for Off-Campus Advisors
If you advise a Student Organization but are not UW Faculty or Staff, this option is for you. Through the “Resource Access Request Form for Off-Campus Advisors,” you can request guest user access to WIN.
Please follow this link if you are interested in these services. If you have any questions, contact the Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement (SOLI) at soli@union.wisc.edu or 608-263-0365.
Advisor Newsletter
The Wiser Advisor eNewsletter is updated and sent out by the end of the third week of each month during the academic year to advisors of Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and other subscribed members of the mailing list. Submissions need to be submitted by the Friday of the first week of the month.