Student Organizations
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About
The Marshall School of Business recognizes the importance of student organizations to build leadership, encourage teamwork, and sharpen networking skills. Through their involvement in any of Marshall's more than 30 organizations, students interact with employers, faculty, alumni and peers who provide guidance in areas such as academic coursework and professional pursuits.
How to Start an Organization
If you cannot find an organization on our Active Organizations page that meets your needs, we invite you to start one. Groups seeking Marshall recognition must have a business focus and be a positive contribution to the Marshall community. Applications for fall recognition will be accepted beginning Monday, August 1, 2011 through Friday, September 16, 2011. Returning organizations not recognized within this timeframe will lose all Marshall benefits. New organizations will need to wait until the following semester to apply for recognition.
Instructions on the USC Recognition Process
Instructions on the Marshall Recognition Process
*Organizations seeking Marshall recognition are required to apply for USC recognition.
Advisors
USC and the Marshall School of Business require that every recognized or sponsored student organization have a faculty or staff advisor. Primarily, the advisor serves as a resource person for the organization. Advisors counsel and advise student organizations by asking the "tough" questions, assisting students through their thinking process, and challenging the organization to go beyond the status quo. Advisors also provide continuity for an organization by passing along valuable information regarding the organization's history, traditions, and past accomplishments. An active advisor improves the effectiveness of an organization while also assisting in the positive development of its student members.
For more information about the role and requirements of being an Advisor, please view the Advisor Handbook.
Additional Resources
Our Resources page has information helpful to Organization organizers, including how to open a USC Credit Union bank account, funding resources, commonly used vendors, and more.