A volunteer organization whose membership is comprised primarily of UCSF staff and faculty (but may also include learners) may apply for registration and receive all the benefits of a RCO. During the registration process, each RCO will be given a classification tied to its organization administrators and membership roster.
Staff RCO – organization administrators who do not pay student services fees, such as faculty, staff, postdocs, trainees, residents
Requirements
In accordance with University policy, new and returning staff Registered Campus Organizations (RCOs) must register annually between June 1-30.
Be prepared with the following information before you proceed to register your RCO:
- Organization name and acronym ** name may not begin with UCSF
- Description and goal/purpose of RCO ** similar RCOs may be asked to merged
- In order for your organization to be recognized as a registered campus organization, all officers listed must be current UCSF employees
- Organization portal profile and cover photo
- Complete an online orientation (early August)** by all four organization administrators
Instructions
Registration Process for New RCOs [video]
- Log into Group Portal through MyAccess
- Click on Groups Symbol (located at the top)
- Click on “All Groups”
- Click on “Register new Staff Group”
- Fill out each page, including:
- Group name & acronym
- Categories
- Organization Logo
- Mission ** also known as your organization description
- Add four officers and their positions
- Read and sign Terms and Agreements
- Click on “Submit”
Renewal Registration Process for Existing RCOs [video]
- Log into Group Portal through MyAccess
- Navigate to your Organization
- Click on “Group Re-Registration” (only RCO officers have access)
- Fill out each page, including:
- Organization Logo
- Mission ** also known as your organization description
- Add four officers and their positions
- Read and sign Terms and Agreements
- Click on “Finish”
Officer Confirmation
Once the registration is submitted, each officer listed in the registration will be sent an automatic email asking them to fill out a confirmation form after reviewing the Staff Organization Orientation. The registration will not be processed until all four officers fill out the confirmation form.
Please note: RCOs that did not hold at least one organizational meeting or event per quarter through the previous academic year will be ineligible for registration renewal.
Please read the through all UC regulations as set forth in the Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students (please reference Section 70) before completing a registration form through Group Portal.
