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General Resources

Bearings
Bearings is the unofficial student handbook. Use Bearings to survive academically, to find all WUSTL policies and procedures, to learn about campus activities, to survive life on campus and to get out and about.
Check SU Groups Email
Check your student group email account.
Collegiate Readership Program
Read the New York Times, USA Today and St. Louis Post Dispatch for free Monday-Friday. Pick up copies of those newspapers all around the Danforth Campus. When you are done, return them to the bin so others can enjoy them.
How Things Work
Interested in the inner-workings of Student Union? How Things Work is a detailed guide to how Student Union operates.
Liscenced University Suppliers
Only certain suppliers are allowed to produce and sell items with the official Washington University logos. This page lists these liscenced suppliers.
The Link
The Link is a tool that connects you to life on campus. Use The Link to find out what events are happening on campus, to organize your personal schedule and to manage of all your student groups.
Media Equipment
If you need media equipment (e.g. projectors, speakers, etc.), read this page for detailed information regarding rental from Media Services
New Group Application
Fill out this form to apply a student group for Student Union recognition. If the group is chose for recognition by the Student Group Activities Committee, it will have access to various resources and advisors.
Office Space Application
Use this form to request office space for your student group.
Radio Rental Request
If you want to use two-way radios to coordinate your event, fill out and submit this form.
Student Group Directory
Find the perfect student group and get involved.
Vehicle Request Form
Renting a vehicle through Student Union makes you eligible for certain discounts. Use this form to request a vehicle reservation through Enterprise. Vehicles are for SU-recognized student groups only.
Web & Email Tutorials
Need help creating or editing your group's website? Start with this guide.

Financial

Financial Resources

Budget Appeal
If your group did not receive requested funds on the budget that the budget committee allocated or if an unexpected expense arises, you can fill a budget appeal to be considered by Treasury.
Contract for Speakers or Services
Before any outside services (such as DJs, speakers, performers, etc.) can be used on campus, this contract must be filled out both by the service provider and Student Union.
Copy Quota Appeal
Your group is allocated a certain amount of copies each semester. If you exhaust your allocated amount of copies, you can submit an appeal to request more copies.
Expense Report
Expense reports are necessary for withdrawing, depositing, or transferring any funds to or from your account. You can download a blank expense report or use this form to generate a pre-filled PDF.
Fundraising Suggestions
Asking Student Union for money is not the only way to increase your account balance. There are many ways to fundraise your own funds – use this list for suggestions.
Guide to the Treasury
Are you curious about how the Student Union Treasury operates? This guide describes the ins and outs of Treasury and what they do.
P.O. Vendor List
Purchase Orders (P.O.) are a method of direct payment between the school and a service provider. This page lists which vendors accept Washington University purchase orders.
Sample Invoice
If your group renders a paid service, the receiving party might request an invoice before paying. Use this sample invoice as a jumpstart to create one customized to your student group
Student Group Account Balances
Lists your group's account activity and current balances.

Policies

Policy Resources

Alcohol Policy for Undergraduate Events
Please refer to this policy if your student group plans to have alcohol at any of its events
Conflict of Interest Policy
Students conducting business on behalf of SU recognized groups should refer to this policy to understand and properly deal with any conflicts of interest.
Event Registration Policy
Please follow the steps listed in this policy in order to register an event on campus.
Food Distribution Policy
Plan on having food at your event? Read this for rules and regulations regarding food and drink distribution.
Posting Policy
Student Groups who publicize by posting on campus must adhere to this policy. Any violations will be referred to the Student Group Activities Committee.
Sam's Club Card Policy
Please refer to this policy if you wish to use the Sam's Club card for student group purchases.

Publicity

Publicity Resources

Button Maker Template
Use this template to create great looking buttons in the Student Union office.
Button Request Form
Create buttons to promote an upcoming event or initative that your student group is sponsoring.
Display Case Policy and Reservation Form
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Paint and Supplies Request Form
Request paint and supplies to paint the underpass and publicize your group's upcoming event.
Student Union Logo
The Student Union logo must be placed on publicity for all SU funded events and initatives.
Table Tent Request Form
Table tents are a method of advertising your group's event through campus dining tables. Read the policies regarding table tents before submitting a request.
Underpass Reservation Form
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University Logos
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University Product Graphics
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University Product Graphics Approval
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Events

Event Resources

Balloon Request Form
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DUC Room Reservation
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General Space Reservation
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South 40 Space Request
Use this form to reserve a space on the South 40 for your student group's meetings or events
Umrath Space Reservation
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