Stamford Activity Fee
Matriculated Stamford Undergraduate Students pay the Stamford Activity fee of $40 each semester. The funds collected by this fee are managed by SGA to create programming and activities for the Stamford Campus. They reserve 30% of the fees collected for use by Tier 2 RSO's. This is the most common source of funding for RSOs.
RSOs may submit requests for funding support through the Stamford RSO Budget Approval & Purchase request form to request purchases from the funds collected.
Questions about this process should be directed to the Student Activities Coordinator.
RSO Generated funds
RSOs may generate funds for activities and programs not supported through other funding sources.
For example, groups may host fundraising events or collect dues from members. These funds are deposited into a University account for the RSO. The RSO will direct how the funds are to be spent.
As a cashless campus, RSOs should work with the Student Activities Coordinator to set up the UConn Marketplace for this purpose. Once the funds are collected, the group will submit the Stamford RSO Budget Approval & Purchase request form to request purchases from the funds collected.
Questions about this process should be directed to the Student Activities Coordinator.
Sponsorships
RSOs may partner with University Departments/Programs, or external organizations for donations of goods, services, or money.
It is important to note that donations given directly to the RSO are NOT tax deductible for the donor.
If an organization receives financial support from a University Department/Program, that Department may coordinate all aspects of purchasing, or may transfer the funds to the RSO account. It is important to consult with the Student Activities Coordinator and ensure that all parties involved are aware of what and how the purchases will be processed.
One opportunity for sponsorships in Stamford is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Student Funding. You are encouraged to apply for this fund if your program meets the eligibility criteria listed on the site.
Funding training is required ANNUALLY for all Tier 2 Stamford RSO Presidents and Treasurers. The Training is available through the Husky CT SOLID course site.
2025-26 Training Video
UConntact:
Funded events must be advertised on UConntact and Attendance must be tracked. Review the UConntact Tips for "how to" complete this.
Resouces/Examples:
Itemized receipts/invoices are required for every purchase. So, what is an Itemized Receipt?
An itemized receipt details each line item of the goods or services from a transaction. Rather than a credit card slip that just gives you the totals, itemized receipts provide the details about:
- Date and time of purchase
- Specific items purchased
- Quantities and amounts for each item
- Unit price and total costs
- The total amounts paid
For assistance, please contact the Student Activities Coordinator, or stop by the Student Activities Suite (Rm 202)