Student Organization Sponsored Events

UND offers a variety of resources designed to support student organizations in coordinating successful events.

On-Campus events help create a vibrant student experience and student organizations play a vital role in providing opportunities for belonging and engagement. Whether you're organizing a small meeting, a large-scale celebration, or something in between, the tools and services listed below can help you plan appropriately, promote effectively, and create a positive experience for all attendees. 

How to Plan an Event on Campus

UND Event Guidelines and Policies

Depending on the event, additional campus policies may apply and/or additional documentation may be requested by the UND Safety Office. Event coordinators are responsible for being aware of the policies and guidelines that impact their events.  

UND Event Policy

SOFA Funding

SOFA provides financial assistance to student organizations at UND so that can accomplish their goals.

Student organizations are eligible to apply for funding support through SOFA for events, programs, travel, equipment, operating expenses, virtual attendance, and publications. SOFA is funded and has oversight from the Student Senate.

Student Organization Funding Request (SOFA)

Marketing Your Event

Utilize campus marketing tools to publicize your event. Events should also be added to your student organization's website. 

• Consider if there are other student organizations or departments who may be interested in collaborating or co-sponsoring your event.
• Send invitations to the individuals and groups you would like to attend the event. Don’t assume people will know they are invited if you don’t take the time to invite them. 

Event Best Practices

• Develop a “run down” for the event to ensure that everyone involved in executing the event is aware of the plan. 
• Coordinate with the Student Involvement & Parent Programs Office to log attendance.  
• Consider the image and feeling you want participants to experience when they attend the event and prepare appropriately with greeters, nametags, a check-in table, lighting, table clothes, etc.  
• Facilitate sound checks prior to the start of the event with speakers using microphones. 
• Send thank you messages to the individuals/groups who assisted in making the event a success.