The role of Community Engagement (CE) is to support students in the process of developing self-authorship, while fostering meaningful connections between students and the broader community. Ultimately, CE aims to cultivate an environment in which student leadership can flourish, enabling current students to serve as sources of inspiration and guidance for future cohorts. CE not only serves as a developmental resource for registered student organizations but a building block for every student who wants to cultivate community and develop holistically outside of the classroom.
Develop the next chapter of your life through self-exploration and development.
Engage with OU students, faculty, and staff alike to build bridges, expand your network, and create lasting connections.
Mentor your peers with the transferable skills and experience you've gained.
OU is home to over 600 different student organizations! Community Engagment is here to assist you on your journey to find the organizations for you!
OU Engage is the online platform for all of OU's registered student organizations. You can search for student organizations or events on Engage as well as managing organizations you are a member of!
Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are created and run by students with support from the University. They range the spectrum from music and dance to politics and debate, from service and social activities to cultural and educational interests. If you feel that an interest or activity area is missing, you can even start your own!
Departmental Student Organizations (DSOs) are large student orgainzations that are supported by an office, division, or department or advised by staff members whose role includes advising the student organization.
From planning events to managing budgets to marketing and beyond, managing a registered student organization can be tough, so Community Engagement is here to help! Our staff can assist with just about any registered student oranization need. Visit us in Student Life or contact our team to set up a time to discuss your needs!
Welcome to the Community Engagement RSO Development Series! CE aims to cultivate an environment in which student leadership can flourish, enabling current students to serve as sources of inspiration and guidance for future cohorts. The series is held on a monthly basis and equips organizational leaders with knowledge on organizational finances, funding, networking, branding, and more. Both students and advisors are welcome.
Finances 101
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
OMU - Heritage Room, 12-2 pm
Networking Across
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
OMU - Heritage Room, 12-2 pm
SGA Funding Essentials
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
OMU - Frontier Room, 12-2 pm
End-of-the-Year Leadership Transitions
Tuesday, March 23, 2027
OMU - Frontier Room, 12-2 pm
Quy Nguyen
Director of Student Life & Assistant Dean of Students
Finding the right registered student organizations can be intimidating. Browse the tags below to help you start your journey in finding communities, groups, and organizations to join!
