Student Activities and Leadership

Reserving a Table in the Student Center Atrium

If your organization is interested in using a table in the Student Center Atrium to advertise an event, conduct a fundraiser, sell tickets, or host an event, please contact Timberly Hewitt in the Office of Student Activities and Leadership to reserve the number of tables you will need. Tables should reserved at least 24 hours in advance in order to ensure one will be available for you.

Student Organization Copy Cards

Copy cards are available at the Student Center Information Desk for organizations who are provided with a budget for making copies. You may check the card out for your organization at the Information Desk to use with any of the copiers located in the building. When you use the copy card you will be asked to record your name, organization, and the number of copies made with the card.

If your organization was provided with a budget from SLUSAF for copies, but do not have a card at the desk, please contact Timberly  Hewitt for a new card.

Paper for Student Organizations

Paper is provided by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership to student clubs and organizations for the purpose of advertising events. Large rolls of paper for banners and banner making supplies (paint) is available in the A.C.E. office on the third floor of the Student Center. To access this office you must check out the office key at the Student Center Information Desk (you must have your ID with you to check out a key from the desk).

Alcohol Policy Overview

The alcohol policy that is in effect today at St. Lawrence University has been developed over the years by committees comprised of students, faculty, and administrators. It is a multifaceted policy that includes requirements based on the law, the legal obligations of individuals and the University, the quality of of residential life on campus, and the aims and objections of the University.

Providing food at an event with alcohol present

As stated in the University's alcohol policy in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook, "Reasonable amounts of solid food and non-alcoholic beverages must be available [at events]." (p.45). This policy is in effect in order to follow the New York State Alcohol Board policy that food should be available to 'customers', or in this case attendees of the event, for consumption.

How do I start a new club/organization?

To start a club, simply collect the names of those interested in being active in your new club and a faculty or staff advisor and fill out the online Club/Organization registration form. This makes the club contact information available online for current and prospective students to see in the Student Club/Organization directory. You will not receive money from SLUSAF by filling out this form.

Do I need to fill out an event registration form?

Ask yourself these questions:

Will there be alcohol at my event? (BYOB)

If yes, you need to fill out an Alcohol Event Registration Form – available at the Information Desk – and give to Amy Calapa, Assistant Director, Student Activities & Leadership.

What is SLUSAF?

The St. Lawrence University Student Activities Fund. This fee, set by the Thelomathesian Society, is paid by all undergraduate students and managed by the SLUSAF Central Treasurer, the SLUSAF Assistant Treasurer.

What’s the difference between a Club and Organization?

A club is a group of SLU students with a common interest that has registered their group with the student activities office. Registration means that your organizations leaders will get formal invitations to programming opportunities. It’s also the first step to becoming a Student Organization.

Do I really have to use Dining Services to cater my event?

Yes. There is a catering policy on campus that requires all University groups to go through Dining Services for any catering/food at University events. Visit the link above to read more about this specific policy.