The Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) is your first stop any time you have questions about student org processes, resources, or finances.
Here you will find guidelines, tips, and links to forms and resources. If you can't find something you need, contact OCA at 202-319-6003, oca-sos@cua.edu, or stop by The Nest, Pryz 300. We're here to help!
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Basics
The information provided should assist you in making contacts around campus, in meeting the demands of University fiscal and operational policies, and in performing a variety of other tasks associated with your position.
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Event Planning
Planning events at CUA can be complicated without the proper understanding of the various aspects you need to consider. In addition, depending on your event, you may need to work with a number of different CU departments, offices or vendors. The resources here will help guide you through those processes.
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Marketing
Student Organizations have numerous marketing resources available throughout CU including copies, color printing, banners, and even various electronic marketing methods.The sections here will help you through all of the marketing possibilities at Catholic.
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Finance Guide
Please use the options here to determine the appropriate process(es) to follow when navigating the university finance system.
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How-To Flyers
The Office of Campus Activities has created a "How-To" library of flyers with instructions for different processes and tasks that are frequently asked in the office.
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Student Organization Recognition
The Student Organization Excellence Awards, also called Student Org X Awards, are determined based on a nomination process and a mixed student/staff selection committee. They are awarded at the end of every April at a ceremony hosted by the Office of Campus Activities. If you are currently involved in a student organization, it's not too early to be setting your sights on winning one of the awards below!
- Academic and Professional Student Org of the Year
- Service and Special Interest Student Org of the Year
- Arts and Media Student Org of the Year
- Club Sports Team of the Year
- Faith-Based Student Org of the Year
- Intercultural Student Org of the Year
- Organization of the Year
- Program of the Year
- Best Collaborative Program
- Most Creative Programming
- Advisor of the Year
- Cardinal Pride Award
- In the Spirit of the Mission Service Award
- Leadership, Growth, and Development Award
- Marketing Campaign of the Year
This past school year, so many organizations held amazing events and grew in ways they haven't before. Here are our 2024-2025 Student Org X Award winners:
- Academic and Professional Student Org of the Year: American Society of Civil Engineers
- Service and Special Interest Student Org of the Year: Network of Enlightened Women
- Arts and Media Student Org of the Year: CU Film Society
- Club Sports Team of the Year: Hurling
- Faith-Based Student Org of the Year: Knights of Columbus
- Intercultural Student Org of the Year: Japanese Cultural Society
- Organization of the Year: National Society of Black Engineers
- Program of the Year: Dance Co. for "Women in the Arts"
- Best Collaborative Program: Program Board and Fasion Club for "Scrap to Swag"
- Most Creative Program: Filipino Organization of Catholic University Students for "Piyesta Sa Baryo"
- Advisor of the Year: Student Nurses Association
- Cardinal Pride Award: Club Baseball
- In the Spirit of the Mission Service Award: Habitat for Humanity
- Leadership, Growth, and Development Award: Biology Club
- Marketing Campaign of the Year: Black Student Alliance and Campus Ministry for "Soul Food Brunch and Gospel Mass"