Event Types
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Most student organizations will hold regular, informal meetings (Simple Meetings) throughout the year, with a signature event (Event/Major Event) serving as their main highlight or celebration. While this model is popular, it's important to be aware that due to the large number of groups on campus, you must reserve resources well in advance to ensure they are available for your event.
Simple Meetings
Simple Meetings are gatherings with 24 or fewer attendees, and all attendees must be current students, faculty, or staff—no external guests are permitted. Meetings will not require approval from the Office of Student Engagement on CardinalEngage. However, space scheduling is still subject to the venue owner's approval. Failure to adhere to the policies for simple meetings or the venue may result in disciplinary action for the student organization.
Events
An event, which can have fewer than 100 attendees, is a student-led gathering that permits external guests. For approval, registered student organizations must register the event with the Office of Student Engagement through CardinalEngage.
Major Events
A major event is a student-led, high-impact gathering that is large in scope, requires significant resources, and is reviewed by relevant university stakeholders. All major events are advised by the Office of Student Engagement. Major events have a four-hour time limit, though exceptions may be granted by the Office of Student Engagement.
Parties
Parties are defined as a gathering held primarily for the purposes of socializing, or an event where alcohol is present. All parties hosted or co-hosted by a recognized student group must be go before the Party Review Committee by the Office of Substance Use Programs Education & Resources (SUPER).