Important Information Regarding Student Organization Tabling on the Compass

As outlined in the Interim Campus Expression Policy, “Student Organizations may reserve a designated location near the edge of the Compass for tabling consistent with the Commons requirements for tabling, including a limit of two members of the Student Organization present at the table.”  The university has designated three locations on the edge of the Compass for student organizations to table indicated on the map below: Compass 1, Hibbs side, located next to Hibbs Hall; Compass 2, Shafer side, located near Shafer Dining Hall; and Compass 3, Lawn side, located near the Cabell lawn.

To assist Student Organizations in identifying these tabling locations, signs have recently been installed on lampposts near each designated location.  Please refer to the signs as you are setting up your tabling location.

Student Organizations with a tabling reservation that are set up in locations other than their assigned space will be asked to relocate.  Student Organizations that table on the Compass without a reservation will be asked to take down their table and make a future reservation through EMS as noted in the Student Organization Handbook: “All student organization activities, meaning activities organized by a student organization, using university property, including indoor and outdoor areas, require reservations. Any activity planned by an officially recognized student organization must go through the event request process. This requirement ensures the university is aware of the event details, can coordinate necessary support, and can confirm the activity aligns with applicable policies and space use guidelines.”If students would like to make a same day reservation they can reserve Park Plaza using the form linked here and  located on the RamVoice webpage  .

We look forward to continuing to support your student organizations' success, and so please direct any questions to the Student Organizations team at studentorgs@vcu.edu or the The Commons Scheduling team at uscaevent@vcu.edu. 

Dear Student Organization Presidents and Treasurers,

We are pleased to announce the timeline for the Undergraduate Spring Semester Student Organization Funding Process. Please review the following important dates:

• Application Period Opens: October 6

• Application Period Closes: October 31

• Allocation Letters Sent: Early December

Please note, the maximum for a request is $750. We encourage all registered student organizations to prepare in advance and submit applications early to ensure a smooth review process.

Please review the VCU SGA IFB Bylaws before submitting a funding request.  Please review the following BEFORE submitting a request: Funding Notification, Slide Presentation, and Treasurer Checklist. 

If you have any questions regarding the funding process or eligibility requirements, please contact the Student Government Association Finance Committee at sgafunding@vcu.edu or the Office of Student Involvement Student Organizations staff  at studentorgs@vcu.edu..

Thank you for your leadership and commitment to enhancing student life at VCU.

Org Newsletter Submission Form!

Have an event or announcement you’d like to share with the student leader community? Use this form to submit your organization’s upcoming events, initiatives, or important messages to be featured in our next Student Leader Newsletter! Be sure to include the date of the newsletter edition you’d like your content to appear in. Please keep your event or announcement summary to 150 words or less to ensure we can highlight as many organizations as possible.

Mix & Mingle, Academic Orgs Edition!

Hey Ramily! If you missed the SOVO fair, don't worry. The Underground at VCU is bringing back our beloved Mix & Mingle Series! These events will provide students with the opportunity to learn about various organizations on campus, categorized under different categories.

The first Mix & Mingle theme is Academic. If you're interested in joining an academic organization on campus, please join us on October 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for donuts, refreshments, and connections. For more information and to register, visit RamsConnect. 

October Finance Deadlines for Funded Student Organizations

We have a few important finance deadlines this month for student organizations with SGA funding for the fall semester. Please see the deadlines below:

• October 15: All purchase requests for custom-printed apparel or items are due in RamOrgs.

• October 29: All purchase requests for any purchase involving a contract are due in RamOrgs.

Visit the 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadlines for the full list of deadlines and email cfsof@vcu.edu with any questions.

Celebrate Spooky Season With Boo-ngo And A Costume Contest!

AHHH! It’s Spooky Season! What better way to fight off the ghouls and goblins than with a friendly game of BOOOOOO-ngo! Don’t be scared, join us on October 30th for a chance to win a terror-ific prize. Show up in your most chilling costume… the night awaits you.

TEDxVCU is looking for ideas worth sharing!

TEDxVCU is now accepting applications for speakers and performers for our live event this spring.  If you’re a VCU student, staff, faculty, or alum, consider applying and sharing your ideas on our stage.  Want to learn more about us and what we look for in a TEDx talk - visit our website or reach out to us at tedx@vcu.edu . Priority Deadline to apply is October 15th.