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Stanford Jazz Workshop at Tresidder | Credit: Jack Tse / OSE Staff

How to Start a New Student Organization

We're with you every step of the way, from initial idea to final application and beyond.

FestiFall 2025

How To Apply for The Stanford Fund Partnership Program

The Partnership Program provides supplemental funding to student-led organizations to enhance undergraduate life .

Students in a lecture hall | Credit: Jack Tse

How to Reserve Free, Non-Classrooms for Simple Meetings

Get a jump start on learning how to find spaces for Simple Meetings outside of the typical classrooms.

Simple Event

How-To: Plan a Simple Meeting

Quickly get a simple club meeting going for around 24 People.

Event

How-To: Plan an Event

Learn more about how to plan a student org event for up to a 100 people.

Major Event

How-To: Plan a Major Event

Get started early and review what the guidelines are to plan a major event on campus with major impact for over 100 people.

Worker Installing Balloon Decorations

How to Submit a Work Request

Demystifying the world of work requests/orders from custodial work to equipment rental.

FestiFall Crowd 2024 Credit: Jack Tse / OSE Staff

How to Add and Remove Officers on CardinalEngage

Don't procrastinate on your officer transitions. Learn how to add/remove officers on CardinalEngage!

Party Planning

How-To: Plan a Party

Party planning involves working with several Stanford units to ensure the safety of all who attend.