How It Works

Have an idea for a new student organization at UCF? We’re here to help you bring it to life! The Office of Student Involvement supports students in forming RSOs that align with their passions, backgrounds, academic interests, and future goals.
Before getting started, we encourage you to explore KnightConnect to see if a similar organization already exists. Be sure to log-in with your NID and NID password. There may already be a group doing what you’re passionate about, or one you can partner with. If not, we’d love to support you in building something brand new.


Note: Registration for new student organizations opens in the Fall semester. In order to create a new student organization, you must follow the steps and collect all the information to complete the application:

Let’s Get Started

All registered student organizations must have:

KnightQuest Consultation

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Schedule a KnightQuest Consultation to begin your RSO journey!

Unique Organization Name/Mission

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An organization name that does NOT include the University of Central Florida/UCF preceding the name of their RSO

Eligible Officers and Members

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At least 10 UCF Student Members with NID Emails. At least two of those students must serve as officers, including one who holds the position of President.

Advisor

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GSOs are not required to have an advisor but may identify a volunteer one. DSSOs and ASOs must have a UCF benefits-earning faculty or staff advisor and submit a Sponsorship + Advisor form.

Constitution

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A constitution using the UCF RSO Template is required. Download the constitution template here.

Process for Creating a New Student Organization

1. KnightQuest Consultation (Mandatory):
   • You must schedule a consultation with a KoRT Consultant to refine your plan and prepare for launch.
2. Prepare Your Team & Materials:
   • Gather at least 10 currently enrolled UCF students with NID emails, including the President and at least one additional officer.
   • Download and complete the UCF RSO Constitution Template.
   • Identify a faculty or staff advisor if your group is an ASO or DSSO (GSO advisors are optional).
3. Complete the Webcourses Quiz:
   • All officers who will serve as ‘Authorized Officers’ must log into Webcourses, complete, and pass the self-enrolled RSO Authorized Officer Quiz. You will need to include it in your New Organization Registration Application.
4. Check KnightConnect for Existing Organizations:
   • Search KnightConnect to ensure your organization isn’t duplicating another RSO. If you are creating a truly new group, move on to the application.
5. Submit a New Registered Student Organization Application on KnightConnect:
   • Application is available under forms in KnightConnect.
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   • Be sure to include:
     • Quiz Score from Webcourses
     • Constitution
     • Mission Statement
     • Advisor (if applicable)
     • External Affiliation Documents (if applicable)
6. Wait for Approval:
   • May take up to two weeks to be processed, so please be patient!
   • You will not receive a personal email from our office. Instead, check your UCF email from a message from KnightConnect: noreply@campusgroups.com with your registration status.
   • If your application is approved, your RSO will be officially registered and listed on KnightConnect.
   • If denied, you will receive comments explaining what needs to be fixed. You are welcome to resubmit your application during the registration window with any changes made.

Benefits of Being a Registered Student Organization

GSO, ASO, or DSSO:

• Eligible to request reserving campus spaces for meetings, events, and activities, subject to availability and guidelines.
  (Available to ALL)
• Eligible to apply and receive OSI RSO locker space for the storage of the organization’s material. This is subject to availability and under OSI’s discretion.
  (Available to ALL)
• Eligible to participate in OSI-sponsored activities and events that help connect them to campus resources and other organizations.
  (Available to ALL)
• Access to comprehensive advising, staff support, and resources from the Office of Student Involvement to help them achieve their goals.
  (Available to ALL)
• Privilege of incorporating ‘’UCF’’ into their organization’s official name, connecting them to the university community. For example, Hiking Club @UCF.
  (Available to ALL)
• Privilege of creating and managing an official profile page on KnightConnect for the organization, helping to increase visibility and engagement.
  (Available to ALL)
• Eligible to apply for funding from UCF’s Student Government to support activities, events and initiatives if SG policies and criteria are met.
  (Available to GSOs and ASOs)
• Eligible to access departmental resources, enhancing their operational capacity and support.
  (Available to ASOs and DSSOs)
• Eligible to be provided with liability insurance coverage, ensuring protection during university-affiliated activities.
  (Available to DSSOs)
• Eligible to qualify for tax-exempt status when making purchases for their organization.
  (Available to DSSOs)
• Eligible to use UCF’s marks and logos as part of their official branding and identity per the College, Department or Unit approval.
  (Available to DSSOs)

For easy future referencing of the different RSO benefits, download our RSO Benefits Chart.

Resources

Looking for tools to help run your organization? Visit our Manage Your Organization section for everything you need to create, manage, and grow your organization successfully. Visit our RSO Resources Section for any important links for RSOs.

Questions

Still not sure about where to start? We’re here to help!
Contact the Office of Student Involvement at 407-823-6471 or email us at osi@ucf.edu to get connected.