Frequently Asked Questions - General


Category I

  • Allowed to submit a formalized budget semesterly and appeal for additional funds through the semester in the form of appeals.
  • Apply for speaker requests.
  • Can receive the following resources:
    • Basic office supplies.
    • Copy Code
    • Mailbox in the DUC
    • Meeting space
    • Office space
    • Telephone line
    • Web space and e-mail account
    • Utilize posting privileges in compliance with the University's posting policy

Category II

  • Allow to submit a formalized budget (max of $500) semesterly to the Budget Committee.
  • Apply for speaker requests.
  • Can receive the following resources:
    • Basic office supplies.
    • Copy Code
    • Mailbox in the DUC
    • Meeting space
    • Office space
    • Telephone line
    • Web space and e-mail account
    • Utilize posting privileges in compliance with the University's posting policy

    Category III

  • Is a permanent status
  • Not eligible for any funding. Still entitled to all benefits of being a Student Union recognized group.
  • Can receive the following resources:
    • Basic office supplies.
    • Copy Code
    • Mailbox in the DUC
    • Meeting space
    • Office space
    • Telephone line
    • Web space and e-mail account
    • Utilize posting privileges in compliance with the University's posting policy
    For a list of fundraising tips and suggestions, please go to the Fundraising Suggestions page.
    Category student groups receive semesterly allocations from the Budget Committee based on budgets they submit. Additionally Category I and Category II student groups can appeal to Treasury for additional funds.

    Yes. Student Union has elections several times a year. If you lose one election, you can always run again in the next one. Additionally, you do not have to be elected to participate in Student Union. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the chair of the Recruitment and Retention committee at administration@su.wustl.edu

    Student Union recognized groups have access to the following benefits:
    • Copy code to use SU copy machines
    • Mailbox in Danforth University Center
    • Posting privileges in accordance with the University Posting Policy
    • @su.wustl.edu email account
    • Webspace and .wustl.edu subdomain name
    • OSA, faculty or staff advisor
    • Office space
    • Basic office supplies
    • Meeting space
    • Long term storage
    A student group is an organization that aims to raise awareness of and/or facilitate the interaction in a unique area for Washington University undergraduate students. Student Union recognized groups must have at least 51 percent of their membership be comprised of undergraduate students.

    The underpass can be reserved by filling out the Underpass Reservation Form.

    To see a list of reservable spaces as well as the policies and procedures that govern them, please visit the Event Services website.
    TBA

    Here is a list of regular Student Union meetings.

    • Treasury - Tuesday @ 9 PM in Simon Hall Room 113
    • Senate - Wednesday @ 9PM in DUC Room 273
    To access the Student Union logo, please go to http://su.wustl.edu/resources/logo.
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    Student Union recognized groups can receive office space upon approval from the Student Group Activities Committee. Interested groups should fill out the Office Space Application.