Membership and all privileges, including voting and officer positions, must be extended to all students without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Membership and all privileges, including voting and officer positions, must be extended to all students as stated in the Georgia Southwestern State University Non-Discrimination Statement.

B. Sexual Harassment

A registered student organization will not engage in any activity that is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment.  Behaviors that could create a hostile environment include sexual harassment (which could include inappropriate sexual comments), sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. For detailed information, see Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures.  

C. Hazing

A registered student organization will not initiate, support, or encourage any events or situations that recklessly, by design, or intentionally endanger the mental or physical health or safety of a student for any purpose including but not limited to initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student group or organization. For detailed information, see the Max Gruver Act. 

D. Alcohol

A registered organization agrees when holding any function it shall establish precautionary measures at the function to ensure that alcoholic beverages are not served to persons under the legal drinking age, to persons who appear intoxicated, or to persons known to be addicted to intoxicants. For detailed information, see our Policy on Alcohol.

E. Responsibility to Report

When an organization advisor becomes aware of conduct described in the Sexual Harassment Policy, Hazing Policy, of Non-Discrimination Policy, he/she is responsible to report it immediately to one of the following individuals:

• Coordinator of Student Rights and Responsibilities,
• Director of Residential and Campus Life,
• University’s Title IX Coordinator, or
• Executive Vice President for Student Engagement and Success

F. Commercial Activity

A registered student organization may only sell goods or products directly related to the student organization’s mission and purpose.  Approval for such sales must come from the Office of Residential and Campus Life prior to their sale. Organizations may not front or represent an outside company. For detailed information, visit the Campus Guide.

G. GSW Licensed Logos

Use of GSW licensed logos for events, promotions, clothing, and other related activity are subject to approval by the Office of Marketing and Communication. For detailed information, visit University Relations.

H. Posting Policy

A registered student organization must gain approval for posting and distribution of organization's information. No signs or flyers are to be posted on building exteriors, glass or painted surfaces, wood or plaster walls, fixtures, or in any place or manner that defaces the surface used or makes the removal of the material difficult. Greek Organizations should obtain approval from the Greek Life Coordinator. Non-Greek RSOs should obtain approval from the Student Activities Coordinator.

Updated 2/17/2022