Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

Use of University FacilitiesThe use of University facilities for co-curricular activities is a privilege and nota right. Facilities are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with feasibilityas a determining factor. A fee may be incurred when using facilities in theevenings or on weekends.Organizations must agree to assume financial responsibility for any damage,abuse or loss of property which occurs while a facility is being used by them.Funds owed the University as a result of any such incidents must be paidwithin three days after the activity is held. All activities of the organizationswill be automatically suspended until all financial requirements have been satisfied.Honor SocietiesMost honor societies are chapters of national organizations. The national organizationsgenerally set a minimum requirement of a “B” (3.0) average in theMAJOR FIELD for membership.Selling of MerchandiseStudent organizations that wish permission to sell merchandise on the campusmust request permission in writing from the Director of Student Activities andOrganizations. Individual students are not permitted to sell merchandise on anindividual basis. See Policies and Procedures Guide that is available in theOffice of Student Activities and Organizations for detailed information.otices and AnnouncementsAll posting of signs, notices or advertising on campus and on SUNO’s Websitemust be approved prior to posting. Approval can be obtained through the Officeof Student Activities and Organizations. Refer to Posting Policy in thesection on University Policies for more details. Major student activities areposted in the following key positions and publications throughout the campus:The Observer (Student Newspaper)Career Counseling and Placement OfficeTelevision MonitorsStudent NewsletterCampus Stationary Bulletin BoardsCampus E-mail53