Start a New Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
Want to be a part of a graduate student organization but don’t see something that interests you on the list? Start a new GSO! Applications open for new and renewing GSOs are open until May 1st, 2024.To start your graduate organization you need to complete these FIVE basic steps:
STEP 1
Put together a team of 4+ people to be your starting board.
STEP 2
Get a faculty member to agree to be your Faculty Advisor.
STEP 3
Write a constitution/bylaws for your organization. You can find a sample/template here:
STEP 4
Fill out the registration form with the above information. You can find it here:
or scan the QR code below:
With these steps completed we can officially register your organization with GSA.
STEP 5
With GSA approval your Faculty Advisor will create your organization’s account in the Workday system. If your faculty advisor is unclear about the process we can help you identify the business person in your school who can help with that, this “financial advisor” can also help you understand the process of receiving funding, getting paid for expenses, etc.
Hope this gives you an idea of the road ahead, please do not hesitate to contact gradorgs@miami.edu if we can be of any help.