Sometimes even with proper management, student organizations still need help. From financial assistance to education and support, there are a variety of offices on campus that can help you reach your goals.  Student organizations also have a variety of benefits available to them.  Registered student organizations  are eligible to reserve space, advertise and fundraise on campus; they may get a mailbox in the Plaster Student Union student organization office complex (PSU 111) and are eligible to apply for office space, lockers, and funding from the Student Organization Funding and Allocation Council (SOFAC).  They can also have an email address and website through the University specifically for their student organization.  These privileges are not usually extended beyond members of the organization who are students or employees of Missouri State University.

Mailboxes
Mailboxes are located in the Student Organizations area in the 1st floor of the Plaster Student Union, Room 111.  To obtain a mailbox for a student organization indicate this on the database for your Student Organization.  Once you have done so, come to the Office of Student Activities, sign your mailbox agreement, and receive your combination.

Student Organization Web Sites
Web pages can be a very useful tool in promoting an event or organization.  You may obtain an organization web page online or by having the president of the organization email webmaster@missouristate.edu. Your organization's web address may be linked to your organization's page located on the Student Organization website.  Student Activities reserves the right to refuse a link if the club site is not within the parameters of operations as outlined by the Office of Web and New Media.

Student Organization Email Addresses

To obtain a new email address for your student organization, fill out the email form.  This form is available from the Office of Student Activities or online.  Return the completed form to the Office of Student Activities.  For additional questions please call the Office of Student Activities at 417.836.4386 or email studentactivities@missouristate.edu.  To revise email users, allowing new individuals to have access to your student organization’s email account, send the full name and private ID of those you would like to have access to the email account and full name of those you would like deleted to studentactivities@missouristate.edu.

Conference Services & Catering
Planning is the key to successful events. A major part of that planning is securing the appropriate facility for your event.  Conference Services can help organizations find the best location on campus for their event.  University facilities may be reserved for meetings and events free of charge for registered student organizations. For facility reservations, call Conference Services and Catering at 417.836.5653 or visit their office in PSU 302.  For your convenience catering is located in the conference services office suite.  From peanuts and punch to a full course meal, catering can help you with all your events.  All events held on campus involving food must contract with catering.  There are many selections to choose from to meet your needs. So when making those facility reservations, ask about catering services too!  Organizations may want to pay special attention to the late night and large events policy when planning.  For more information on planning an event, see the Reservations and Catering FAQ link to the left.

Student E-Bulletin
The student Electronic Bulletin (E-Bulletin) is a service of Student Affairs and is sent weekly to all Missouri State students with campus email addresses.  This weekly bulletin summarizes campus happenings and important dates for students to know.  Items of interest to all students for inclusion in the E-Bulletin may be submitted online through the Missouri State University Master calendar.  To comment on this service, ask questions, or submit items, email StudentEBulletin@missouristate.edu.  The submission deadline is Tuesdays at 4pm.  Because the E-Bulletin is sent to all students from a global distribution list, individual names will not be removed. 

News Services
News Services is available to assist organizations in getting publicity into the Springfield community.  Be sure to provide news services with the essential information in order to get the information out accurately. The five W's work great (Who, What, When, Why, and Where). To contact news services to get a press release out, call 417.836.6397.

Copy This
Copy This is a copy shop located in the Plaster Student Union that provides copying, faxing, binding and other business services to the Missouri State community. From last minute copies for a meeting to binding and copying an organization manual, Copy This helps make your life easier as a student leader. Copy This is located on the second floor of the Plaster Student Union.

Other Organizations
There are over 250 student organizations on campus. All of these organizations have specific goals. Organizations have the opportunity to co-sponsor events with other organizations if it correlates with their programming.

Missouri State & Student Activities Web Sites
Information about campus events and student organization activities may be easily found at www.missouristate.edu/student.asp. Access to that link is from the front page of the Missouri State website under "current students". The Office of Student Activities also has a website which contains a great deal of information about activities, student organizations, and getting involved.  A master calendar of events submitted by student organizations and academic departments is also available.

For assistance or questions contact the Office of Student Activities.