GSO | Syracuse University

If you are a graduate student, the Graduate Student Organization is your recognized voice at SU. Please take a look at the many benefits and services provided to you through the GSO and feel free to contact us with any questions.

The GSO is committed to maintaining Syracuse University as a first-rate institution for graduate education in all aspects of graduate student life.

If you would like to have your graduate student event added to our calendar, please send us an email.

Travel Grant applications for the 2011-2012 Academic Year are now closed. We thank you for applying and are looking forward to hearing from you next year!

Organization Renewal

Complete these steps to renew your graduate-only student organization for the 2012-2013 academic year.

GSO Fiscal Policy

GSO Fiscal Policy documents dictate acceptable and unacceptable uses of University funds. Please consult this document for guidance, and be sure to contact the GSO Comptroller if you have any questions.

Constitution

Here, you can download an updated version of the official constitution of the GSO.

Registering Grad-Only Organizations

Student organizations that onlyinclude graduate students as members should follow this process for official GSO and University recognition. Student organizations that have both graduate and undergraduates must use the procedures of SU's OSA for recognition. If you are an undergraduate student organization, please visit the Office of Student Activities Website: http://syr.orgsync.com/neworganization

Expense Approval

This is the first step towards reimbursement by an organization.

Payment of Outside Vendors

Complete these steps to obtain payment for outside (non-SU) vendors.

Payment for SU Catering

Complete these steps to pay for SU Catering or the Inn Complete.

Payment for Speakers

Complete these steps for payment to speakers who are not Syracuse University faculty members.

Travel Reimbursements

Complete these steps to receive a Travel Reimbursement. Please note, original receipts and proof of travel (boarding passes, train ticket stubs, etc.) must be submitted.

Travel Grant

Follow the above steps to submit an application for a Travel Grant from the GSO.

Special Programming

Follow these steps to submit an application for Special Programming Funds if your organization does not have a budget/account with the GSO or if you have run out of funds in your organization’s budget with the GSO. The outcome of applications is determined on a case-by-case basis, and the process may take as long as two (2) months from start to finish. Please plan ahead accordingly.

Standard Reimbursements

Follow the above steps to complete a standard reimbursement.

Budget and Elections Meeting: April 24, 2012

This Wednesday, the GSO will pass next year's budget, elect its new Executive Board, and fill half of its University Senate and Senator-at-Large positions. The Senate will also be voting on a constitutional amendment which will give the Law School a seat on our Senate and entitle Law Students to all of the benefits of belonging to the GSO. Dinosaur BBQ will be served! If you're interested in getting involved in the GSO next year, Wednesday's meeting is the perfect time to check it out!

Wine Tasting at the Inn Complete: April 11, 2012

Join the GSO at the Inn Complete this Saturday, April 14th, for our first wine tasting event! We will have complimentary food, and tastings of both red and white wine from 7-9pm. Check out this event on Facebook and invite your friends!

Seventh Regular Business Meeting: March 26, 2012

Join us for our last regular business meeting of the year this Wednesday at the Inn Complete. The meeting begins at 4:30 and as always, there will be Dorian's pizza and soda for all in attendance.

Inn Complete Open for Big East Quarterfinals… with food specials!: March 6, 2012

Head over to the Inn Complete starting at 11:30am on Thursday through the weekend for great food specials & great company during tournament games!

Karaoke at the Inn Complete: March 2, 2012

Karaoke at the Inn Complete kicked off last semester and has proved to be a rousing success! Join us tomorrow night at 8pm for the next round and again on March 31st at 8pm at the Inn Complete to get in on all the fun!

Sixth Regular Business Meeting: February 27, 2012

We have some exciting topics on the table for this meeting, including what is shaping up to be a spirited debate about the current pay structure of executive board. Join us this Wednesday, February 29th at 4:30 at the Inn Complete and make your opinions heard!

Fifth Regular Business Meeting: January 23, 2012

Welcome back! The GSO hopes you had a great break and invites you to join us for the Fifth Regular Business meeting, this Wednesday January 25th at 4:30 pm at the Inn Complete. As always, pizza and beer will be provided.

Fourth Regular Business Meeting: December 13, 2011

Please join us as we discuss some possible changes to our Executive Board structure and pay scale and our constitution. Those needing a ride can email gso at syr dot edu by noon on Wednesday and we will connect you with a driver. Please CLICK HERE to download the agenda.

Third Regular Business Meeting: November 14, 2011

The GSO will have its Third Regular Business Meeting this Wednesday, November 16 at the Inn Complete. All graduate students are invited to join us! Please CLICK HERE to download the Agenda for this meeting. Pizza and beer will be provided!

Second Regular Business Meeting this Wednesday: October 18, 2011

All graduate students are encouraged to join us for our Second Regular Business Meeting this week. Click on Meetings and Second Regular Business Meeting to view the agenda.

4/25/12

Budget & Elections Meeting 4:30pm @Inn Complete - This meeting runs 3 hrs., dinner provided

3/28/12

Seventh Regular Business Meeting 4:30pm @Inn Complete

2/29/12

Sixth Regular Business Meeting 4:30pm @Inn Complete

1/25/12

Fifth Regular Business Meeting 4:30pm @Inn Complete

12/14/11

Fourth Regular Business Meeting 4:30pm @Inn Complete

11/16/11

Third Regular Business Meeting 4:30pm @Inn Complete