The Student Activities Office has created a handbook for student organizations at Brown which is inclusive of all necessary policies related to recognition, events, safety, applicable campus policies, etc.

There are a variety of forms and contracts that are vital for student organization leaders to be familiar with in order to host successful events and support their group operations. Below you can find resources that are important for financial transactions, event planning and registration and managing liability.

Brown's vibrant student culture is constantly shifting based on the varied interests of its students. There are hundreds of student groups in existence and each year new student groups form while others become inactive. Find out what you need to know to start a new student group at Brown.

The Student Activities Financial Services Office can be found in room 342 of the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center where student organizations can manage financial accounts and carry out transactions.

Student groups can make use of OIT, University Communications and Multimedia Labs services to enhance online communication.

Student Organizations may host registered activities and events by completing forms and receiving approval from their Student Activities Office (SAO) advisor. Groups must register events at least 2-3 weeks ahead of time.

The goal of the Student Activity Office (SAO) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Safety Program for UCS-recognized groups is to ensure that a safe, healthy environment is maintained at all times during each stage of every project and activity.