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General FAQs

Does Office of Student Engagement sponsor any events on campus?

We sponsor and co-sponsor a variety of events here at CSUSB such as:

  • Coyote Club Fairs
  • Leadership Awards Banquet
  • Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
  • PDC Engagement Expo
  • Study Wars
  • Leadership Lately
  • Launching into Leadership Series
  • Club Survival Guide
  • Catalyst
  • Social Justice Summit
  • Meet the Greeks @ Waves
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Recruitment
  • Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values (AFLV) Conference
  • Coyote FEST
  • Late Night
  • Homecoming

If you have any questions regarding events, please contact osleinfo@csusb.edu

Where are the Free Speech areas on campus?

Please see the CSUSB Campus Addendum for further information on Free Speech areas on campus.

What do Office of Student Engagement staff members do?

The staff members of the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement are here to coordinate and facilitate programs, events, and workshops for the students and campus community. This includes planning large scale events, club fairs, and leadership building workshops. The staff advises and provides support to clubs and organizations (academic, social, multicultural, etc.) and fraternities and sororities here at CSUSB.

How can I advertise on campus?

  1. The Office of Student Leadership & Engagement oversees 58 bulletin boards throughout campus for the purpose of advertisement. Postings must be approved by the Office Student Leadership & Engagement. Postings should explain who, what, where, and when, and provide adequate contact information. Posting size cannot be greater than 11” x17”. Please bring your hard copy postings into the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement for approval. Please do not advertise any drugs, alcohol, or illicit content. (CSUSB Departments and chartered student clubs and organizations do not need prior OSLE approval.)
  2. Non CSUSB related postings must write “Not affiliated with CSUSB” on each of their postings.
  3. For further information about the right to post at CSUSB please see the official Speech and Advocacy Policy.

Club FAQs

What if my student organization has a new officer(s)?

If your student organization has a new officer(s). You will need to complete a Change of Officer or Advisor Form on Coyote Connection.

 

 

How can my student organization reserve space on campus?

Log on to the Event Management System (EMS) via your MyCoyote Portal or go to EMS Web App. Your log in credentials are the same as your CSUSB/MyCoyote credentials. Please follow the detailed instructions in these user guides.

EMS Chartered Student Organization EMS User Guide

Office of Student Leadership and Engagement Coyote Connection Process

How can I check the status of my charter?

If you contact or stop by the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement, we can tell you exactly where you are in the process and if there is anything that you are missing.

Contact 909-537-5234 or visit SUN 3302

Where can I find a list of the student organizations at CSUSB?

You can find all chartered clubs/organizations at CSUSB on Coyote Connection.

How do I start a new club on campus?

Requirements to Charter a New Club:

  • Three Executive Officers (President, Vice President, and Treasurer)
    • Undergrad GPA Requirement: 2.2 GPA
      • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
    • Graduate GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA
      • Enrolled in a minimum of 3 units
  • Two general members (Members #4 and #5)
  • One University Advisor (CSUSB Faculty or Staff Member)
  • A Constitution for your organization

Follow the Steps on How to Charter an Organization.

Can we have a food sale to raise funds for my student organization?

If your student organization would like to raise funds from a food sale, you would need to complete the following steps:

  1. Catering Waiver Form: If the cost of food is above $250, you will need to complete the Catering Waiver Form in addition to receiving approval from the Environment Health and Safety Department.
  2. Submit your event form on Coyote Connection:
    How to access your event form:
    1. Log-in to Coyote Connection
    2. Go to your Organization's Page
    3. Click "Manage Organization"
    4. Click the Menu on the left-hand corner
    5. Go to "Events"
    6. Click "+Create Event"
    7. Fill out the form to the best of your ability!

*Your Food Event Notification Form is built-in to the Event Form on Coyote Connection; Clubs & Organizations will no longer have to go directly through the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Website. *