Sponsored Organizations

Sponsored Organizations are those considered to be critical to the mission and culture of the university.  These organizations have a substantial relationship with W&M because of their role in representing the university or in presenting events that are considered to be an integral part of the institution.  These organizations have a defined relationship with a university department or office and must have advisory support.  The activities and initiatives of these organizations are considered to be more complex because of their scope and perceived association with the university.  The organization's primary purpose and impact serves a broad segment of the campus community, not just its membership.

Affiliated Organizations

Affiliated Organizations are those that contribute to and are consistent with the mission and culture of the university.  These organizations engage primarily in activities that benefit their own membership but may periodically engage in activities that benefit the larger campus community.  Due to the variety and scope of Recognized Student Organizations at William & Mary, Affiliated Organizations shall be further assessed as either Affiliated-Green OR Affiliated-Gold.  Determinations shall be made based on the purpose, scope, complexity of activities, and perceived potential risk to participants and the university.

• Affiliated-Green:  Typical activities and initiatives of these organizations are considered to carry moderate level of complexity in relation to their nature and/or scope including, but not limited to, affiliation with an external entity, travel, risk associated with mission-aligned activities or operations, and fiscal assets or obligations. These organizations may have a close relationship with a university department or office. It is strongly recommended that these organizations identify a campus advisor for support. These groups have the opportunity to balance the interests of both their membership and possibly the larger campus community.
• Affiliated-Gold:  The activities and initiatives of these organizations are considered to carry a lower level of complexity due to their narrower scope. These organizations primarily serve the interests of their members and are capable of operating with minimal support.

Campus Recreation Sport Clubs (CRSC)

RSOs that have a specifically established and sponsored relationship with the Department of Campus Recreation shall be known as Sport Clubs. As activities and initiatives of Sport Clubs are more complex due to their relationship with Campus Recreation, their representation of the University, and their potential risk factors, Sport Clubs must meet both the eligibility requirements of this policy and meet additional requirements set forth by Campus Recreation. This additional level of recognition includes access to identified privileges only available to RSO's classified as Sport Clubs. Sport Clubs must maintain dual recognition with both Student Leadership Development and Campus Recreation to maintain Sport Club privileges. If a Sport Club does not maintain recognition with Campus Recreation and the ability to refer to itself as a Sport Club, the group may retain status as an RSO and the rights and responsibilities of an RSO as outlined in this policy.