Welcome to the Student Organizations Frequently Asked Questions page! We have divided our most commonly asked questions into four seperate sections, just click the '+More' buttons to find the answers you are looking for.
Over 150. Check out ArgoPulse our online database for student organizations to browse organizations and request to join! Use your myUWF username and password to log in and view even more information.
Registered Student Organizations, Greek Organizations, Departmental Organizations and Sports Clubs. Within RSOs, there are academic/honors, cultural, professional, political focus, religious, service, and social groups.
Student organizations foster valuable experiences, friendship, and a sense of belonging to the University community! Join a student organization to explore your interests and determine what you enjoy and how you like spending your time. It’s a great, low-risk way to help you identify a potential major! Experience in student organizations will help you build critical thinking, communication and team work skills, which are called "transferrable skills" and are desirable for most future employers. Employers see that you are able to successfully balance your academics with extracurricular activities and that you are a well-rounded candidate. Additionally, finding the student-version of a professional association in your career of choice can be an excellent networking tool, even if you are a distance-learner.
Yes! To see which Greek organizations are active at UWF visit the Greek Affairs website. For more information, email greekaff@uwf.edu.
You can request to join most student organizations through ArgoPulse-you will see a button to Join Organization on the organizations’ Home page towards the top. Be aware that some organizations have membership requirements, therefore, you may want to contact the Primary Contact individual of the organization. You can contact them through ArgoPulse messaging or enter their name in UWF gmail.You might also want to meet the members before joining an organization; there are two student involvement fairs each year-one towards the beginning of each semester (fall/spring).
Our online database, ArgoPulse, will recommend organizations to you based on the interests you select in your profile. You might want to join organizations that might directly connect with your major. If you're not yet at that point of knowing your major, consider other organizations that align with some of your hobbies and interests. For more information, please email studentorgs@uwf.edu.
Go to ArgoPulse to browse a list of registered student organizations. There is also a list on the website which is linked to organizations ArgoPulse Home pages. For more information, email studentorgs@uwf.edu.
On the organization’s ArgoPulse Home page there is a Primary Contact listed. You may message them through ArgoPulse Messaging or use the University gmail system.
Yes! But some organizations have membership requirements, so check with the specific organization! Student organization membership is a great way to get the most out of your experience and strengthen your connection to UWF! For more information, please email studentorgs@uwf.edu.
ArgoPulse is an online database system that is developed and managed by a company called CollegiateLink. It supports registered student organization (RSO) administration through the development of electronic forms and processes, and a process management system that can be configured to include multiple levels of approval when appropriate.
Additionally, it provides RSOs with a secure website that is edited using a what-you-see- is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) editor. Stakeholders in this project include student leaders, students, faculty/staff, campus administrators and alumni. For more information, email studentorgs@uwf.edu, visit ArgoPulse by typing it into your myUWF search box, or type into your browser http://argopulse.uwf.edu.
What is my username and password for ArgoPulse? All students, faculty and staff have access to ArgoPulse! Simply use your myUWF username and password to sign on, browse student organizations, build your involvement profile and access campus wide events. Generic usernames and passwords will NOT allow you to log in; ITS Central Authentication requires individuals log in with their individual accounts.
Most organizations have a Join Organization button on their organization’s Home page. If not, contact the Primary Contact for more information about joining as there are most likely membership requirements. Primary Contacts can be messaged via ArgoPulse or you can enter the name is UWF’s gmail system.
Organizations have the ability and responsibility to keep their organization’s roster up to date. To do so, you must log in, first. Then click on the organization in your My Shortcuts dropdown, click on the Roster tab, click Manage Roster. You may check the boxes beside individuals who have graduated and delete their membershipor/additionally organization may choose to simply Manage Positions of members. For example, if a member graduates, you may want to mark their position, Alumni, instead! For more information or if you need assistance, email studentorgs@uwf.edu or stop by Drop-in Hours. To view Drop-in Hours, click HERE to view the Student Involvement Calendar.
Log on to ArgoPulse using your myUWF username and password. At the top of the page, click My Involvement, click Memberships, click on the organization you wish to update, click Leave Organization.
Log on to ArgoPulse using your myUWF username and password. At the top of the page, click My Involvement, click Involvement Report. You can now edit/rearrange the Report as you wish. For assistance, email studentorgs@uwf.edu.
Log on to ArgoPulse using your myUWF username and password. Click My Shortcuts to get to the organization’s Homepage. If you have a position that gives you access, you will see the Event tab on the left side. Then Click Create Event. Complete form and submit. Your event will be Approved or Denied within 5 business days from time of submission. To check on your pending form, click My Involvement, click Submissions, click Events, click Filter by: pending.
When you create an event (see #7), you must upload an image or a flyer otherwise your event will NOT be displayed on the bulletin board, only in the Events tab. If you need to change the image/flyer after your event has been approved, send your updated flyer to studentorgs@uwf.edu. NOTE: Your image/flyer must be under 10MB and in PDF format if your submitting a flyer.
The ArgoPulse event form request process allows for reviewers. If your event is to be held in the University Commons (Bldg. 22), on outdoor green space, or in classrooms on campus, ucrescoord@uwf.edu will review the submission. If your event is to be held in/on Recreation Facilities, mpittman1@uwf.edu will review the submission. If your event is to include a bonfire, sboren@uwf.edu will review the submission. If you are a Greek Organization, your event will be reviewed by jtweed@uwf.edu. For further information, please email studentorgs@uwf.edu.
The Student Involvement team in the University Commons and Student Activities office located in University Commons Rm. 245. You may call 850.474.2406 or email studentorgs@uwf.edu for more information.
Log on to ArgoPulse using your myUWF username and password. Click My Shortcuts to get to the organization’s Home page. Click the Roster tab. Click Manage Positions. Click Create New Position. For more information or if you need assistance, email studentorgs@uwf.edu or stop by Drop-in Hours. To view Drop-in Hours, click HERE to view the Student Involvement Calendar.
Registered student organizations may request money through Student Government AssociationBudget and Allocations Committee. Student Organizations may request funding through the annual budget process or may apply for an organizational grant. For resources and more information, visit the SGA website http://uwf.edu/sga. Please email sgaga1@uwf.edu if you have questions. Student organizations may also hold fundraising events on campus. For information about Fundraising, please see the Student Organization Handbook section Fundraising Policy.
Visit ArgoPulse (http:/ /argopulse.uwf.edu). Click Campus Links dropdown and click Apply for Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Once you obtain a FEIN, complete the Student Organization External Bank form located in the Campus Links dropdown on ArgoPulse and submit for approval. You will bring this approved form with you to the bank to verify you are a registered student organization at the University. For more information and FAQs regarding external bank accounts, please see the Student Organization Handbook section Finances and Funding.
Yes. Registered student organizations must have at least five active student members, a faculty/ staff advisor and have an up to date Constitution in the Documents tab in the organization’s ArgoPulse page. In addition, at the beginning of each fall semester, registered student organizations complete a renewal process in order to update their organization’s ArgoPulse site and roster information. Furthermore, organizations are required to send a representative (preferably the Primary Contact or President) to one session offered for the Student Organization Orientation at the beginning of each fall/spring semester. For more information, please see Student Organization Handbook section About Student Organizations and/or Registration and Renewal.
Advisors must be on campus, full-time, salaried faculty, professional or approved staff members. Graduate students may not serve as primary advisors, but may serve as a secondary advisor to an organization. For more information please see Student Organization Handbook section Faculty/Staff Advisor.
Advisors serve various roles including mentor, facilitator, guide and resource. To learn more about being a student organization advisor, please consider attending the Student Organization Advisor Training during the fall/spring semester. For more information, please email rwilson@uwf.edu. You may also read through the Student Organization Handbook section Faculty/Staff Advisor.
Yes. Registered student organizations are eligible to receive up to five sheets of banner paper per semester to be obtained at the Service Desk in the University Commons (Bldg. 22). Visit Service Desk website.
At the Service Desk in the University Commons (Bldg. 22). Visit Service Desk website.
ArgoPulse is an online database system that is developed and managed by a company called CollegiateLink. It supports registered student organization (RSO) administration through the development of electronic forms and processes, and a process management system that can be configured to include multiple levels of approval when appropriate.
Additionally, it provides RSOs with a secure website that is edited using a what-you-see- is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) editor. Stakeholders in this project include student leaders, students, faculty/staff, campus administrators and alumni.
All students, faculty and staff have access to ArgoPulse! Simply use your myUWF username and password to sign on. Generic usernames and passwords will NOT allow you to log in; ITS Central Authentication requires individuals log in with their individual accounts.
University Commons Reservation Services (Bldg. 22), email ucrescoord@uwf.edu or call ext. 2408. To reserve space in/ on Recreation facilities, email mpittman1@uwf.edu. To reserve space in the Oak Grove, email sboren@uwf.edu. For all other spaces on campus, contact the specific building or email studentorgs@uwf.edu for referral. Organizatioins must submit an event form through ArgoPulse for all events with the exception of members-only meetings.
Student organizations may request money through Student Government AssociationBudget and Allocations Committee. Student Organizations may request funding through the annual budget process or may apply for an organizational grant. For resources, visit Student Government website. For more information, email sgaga1@uwf.edu.
Visit the SGA website for resources. For more information you may email sgaga1@uwf.edu.
Visit ArgoPulse (http:/ /argopulse.uwf.edu). Click Campus Links dropdown and click Apply for Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Once you obtain a FEIN, complete the Student Organization External Bank form located in the Campus Links dropdown on ArgoPulse and submit for approval. You will bring this approved form with you to the bank to verify you are a registered student organization at the University. For more information and FAQs regarding external bank accounts, please see the Student Organization Handbook section Finances and Funding.
Yes. Registered student organizations must have at least five active student members, a faculty/ staff advisor and have an up to date Constitution in the Documents tab in the organization’s ArgoPulse page. In addition, at the beginning of each fall semester, registered student organizations complete a renewal process in order to update their organization’s ArgoPulse site and roster information. Furthermore, organizations are required to send a representative (preferably the Primary Contact or President) to one session offered for the Student Organization Orientation at the beginning of each fall/spring semester. For more information, please see Student Organization Handbook section About Student Organizations and/or Registration and Renewal.
Advisors must be on campus, full time, salaried faculty, professional or approved staff members. Graduate students may not serve as primary advisors, but may serve as a secondary advisor to an organization. For more information please see Student Organization Handbook section Faculty/Staff Advisor.
University Commons Reservation Services (Bldg. 22), email ucrescoord@uwf.edu or call ext. 2408. To reserve space in/ on Recreation facilities, email mpittman1@uwf.edu. To reserve space in the Oak Grove, email sboren@uwf.edu. For all other spaces on campus, contact the specific building or email studentorgs@uwf.edu for referral. Organizatioins must submit an event form through ArgoPulse for all events with the exception of members-only meetings.
The Excel Incentives and Rewards program offers a guide to your organization’s success! The Officer Development Challenge program is also a great way to gain insight to leadership and organization management skills. Finally, Voyages Leadership program is also a great way to build personal leadership skills. For more information and/or referral, pleae email studentorgs@uwf.edu.
You have some options, depending on your inquiry. You may simply need to seek advice from fellow organization members, previous officers who have been in the organization longer than you, or your student organization advisor! The University Commons and Student Activities website offers a slew of information, as well. The Student Organization website offers general information, resources, leadership programs, upcoming events, and contact information to the Student Involvement team: Student Involvement Coordinator, Roderick Wilson and Student Organizations Graduate Assistant, Jordan Lewton. The Student Involvement team is also here to serve you! Make an appointment or stop by the UCSA office located in University Commons Rm. 245 (Bldg. 22 Rm. 245). To view Student Org. Drop-in Hours, check out the Student Involvement Calendar.