From: RSO Support Team
Date: August 31
Subject: New RSO Trainings Are Here! Learn. Lead. Succeed.


Student involvement
RSO Officer Training Series: Learn, Lead, Connect and Succeed

RSO Trainings Are Here!

Learn. Lead. Connect. Succeed.

Being an RSO officer comes with a lot of responsibility, but you don't have to figure it all out on your own.

We're excited to launch a new series of RSO trainings designed specifically for student leaders. Whether you're a new officer learning the basics or an experienced leader looking to strengthen your skills, these sessions are designed to give you practical tools, resources, and strategies you can use right away.

Training Topics


Our upcoming trainings will cover topics such as:

  • Event Management Basics
  • Advanced Event Management
  • Funding Your Organization
  • Officer Academy: Overview of Roles & Responsibilities

Register and Learn More on the RSO HUB

Choose How You Learn

We've made these trainings flexible so you can participate in the way that works best for you.

IN PERSON

  • Join us on campus and connect directly with Student Involvement staff and other RSO leaders.
  • In-person seating is limited, so reserve your spot early!

VIRTUAL

  • Can't make it to campus? No problem. Virtual attendance will be available for each session.

WATCH LATER

  • Missed a session? We've got you covered.
  • Every training will be recorded and posted to the RSO HUB after the session, so you can catch up whenever it's convenient.

See the Full Training Schedule


Visit the RSO HUB to see upcoming sessions, learn more about each training, and register for the sessions that are most useful to you and your organization.

Whether you're a President, Treasurer, Event Coordinator, or another member of your leadership team, there's a training for you.

We look forward to seeing you at a training!

RSO HUB, a one-stop resource destination to help pursue your club's goals.

Discover everything you need as an officer—visit the RSO HUB and unlock a world of resources, support, and opportunities to elevate your impact!

RSO Support Team
Student Involvement
RSO@gmu.edu
The HUB, Suite 2300
703-993-2909

RSO Officer Training Series: Event Management Basics on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Event Management Basics

clock Tuesday, September 8
10:00am - 11:00am
Location pinHUB Room 4, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Whether you're planning your organization's first event or looking to improve your event planning process, this session will provide the fundamentals for creating successful Registered Student Organization (RSO) events at George Mason University. We'll explore the event planning process from start to finish, including where to find essential resources on the RSO HUB, effective strategies for advertising your event, and the campus offices and partners that can help bring your ideas to life. We'll wrap up with an interactive discussion where participants can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the many different types of events hosted by student organizations. When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Link available after registering: Passcode 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization

clock Tuesday, September 8
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinHUB Room 5, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Learn how to secure funding, build effective budgets, navigate the Student Funding Board process, and confidently manage your organization's finances. This session equips officers with the knowledge and resources needed to fund successful events and initiatives while staying compliant with university policies.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Link available after registering: Passcode 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Officer Academy - Overview of Roles and Responsibilities on Thursday, 10 September 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Officer Academy – Overview of Roles & Responsibilities

clock Thursday, September 10
10:00am - 11:00am
Location pinHUB Room 4, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Build confidence in your role as an RSO officer. Learn the responsibilities of each executive board position, understand university expectations, discover available resources, and gain practical strategies for leading your organization effectively from day one.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom, Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Advanced Event Management on Thursday, 10 September 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Advanced Event Management

clock Thursday, September 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinHUB Room 5, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Expand your event planning knowledge by exploring the additional requirements for larger and more complex RSO events. This session covers Tier 2 event planning, comprehensive event checklists, contracts, vendor and insurance requirements, high-risk activities, and university approval processes, giving officers the tools and confidence to successfully manage events that require a higher level of coordination.

We'll wrap up with an interactive discussion where participants can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the many different types of events hosted by student organizations.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Event Management Basics on Thursday, 15 October 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Event Management Basics

clock Thursday, October 15
10:00am - 11:00am
Location pinHUB Room 4, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Whether you're planning your organization's first event or looking to improve your event planning process, this session will provide the fundamentals for creating successful Registered Student Organization (RSO) events at George Mason University. We'll explore the event planning process from start to finish, including where to find essential resources on the RSO HUB, effective strategies for advertising your event, and the campus offices and partners that can help bring your ideas to life.

We'll wrap up with an interactive discussion where participants can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the many different types of events hosted by student organizations.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

HUB Floor Plan (3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom)
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization on Thursday, 15 October 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization

clock Thursday, October 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinHUB Room 5, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Learn how to secure funding, build effective budgets, navigate the Student Funding Board process, and confidently manage your organization's finances. This session equips officers with the knowledge and resources needed to fund successful events and initiatives while staying compliant with university policies.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Advanced Event Management on Monday, 26 October 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Advanced Event Management

clock Monday, October 26
10:00am - 11:00am
Location pinHUB Room 4, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Expand your event planning knowledge by exploring the additional requirements for larger and more complex RSO events. This session covers Tier 2 event planning, comprehensive event checklists, contracts, vendor and insurance requirements, high-risk activities, and university approval processes, giving officers the tools and confidence to successfully manage events that require a higher level of coordination.

We'll wrap up with an interactive discussion where participants can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the many different types of events hosted by student organizations.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization on Monday, 26 October 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization

clock Monday, October 26
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinHUB Room 5, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Learn how to secure funding, build effective budgets, navigate the Student Funding Board process, and confidently manage your organization's finances. This session equips officers with the knowledge and resources needed to fund successful events and initiatives while staying compliant with university policies.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Advanced Event Management on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Advanced Event Management

clock Tuesday, November 17
10:00am - 11:00am
Location pinHUB Room 4, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Expand your event planning knowledge by exploring the additional requirements for larger and more complex RSO events. This session covers Tier 2 event planning, comprehensive event checklists, contracts, vendor and insurance requirements, high-risk activities, and university approval processes, giving officers the tools and confidence to successfully manage events that require a higher level of coordination.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization on Tuesday, 17 November 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Funding Your Organization

clock Tuesday, November 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinHUB Room 5, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Learn how to secure funding, build effective budgets, navigate the Student Funding Board process, and confidently manage your organization's finances. This session equips officers with the knowledge and resources needed to fund successful events and initiatives while staying compliant with university policies.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Event Management Basics on Thursday, 19 November 2026 At 10:00 AM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Event Management Basics

clock Thursday, November 19
10:00am - 11:00am
Location pinHUB Room 4, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Whether you're planning your organization's first event or looking to improve your event planning process, this session will provide the fundamentals for creating successful Registered Student Organization (RSO) events at George Mason University. We'll explore the event planning process from start to finish, including where to find essential resources on the RSO HUB, effective strategies for advertising your event, and the campus offices and partners that can help bring your ideas to life. We'll wrap up with an interactive discussion where participants can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from the many different types of events hosted by student organizations. When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER
RSO Officer Training Series: Officer Academy - Overview of Roles and Responsibilities on Thursday, 19 November 2026 At 1:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

RSO Officer Training Series: Officer Academy – Overview of Roles & Responsibilities

clock Thursday, November 19
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location pinHUB Room 5, The HUB, Fairfax,
CalendarAdd to Google Cal, Outlook, Yahoo, iCal

Build confidence in your role as an RSO officer. Learn the responsibilities of each executive board position, understand university expectations, discover available resources, and gain practical strategies for leading your organization effectively from day one.

When you register, you'll also have the opportunity to submit topics or questions you'd like to see covered, helping tailor the session to your organization's needs.

3rd floor, hallway next to the HUB ballroom
Or Zoom Passcode: 882400
REGISTER