Monthly Success Planner

Below you can find a month-to-month planner for your Student Organization!

  • August: Prep & Planning

    • Check org mailbox bin & locker (Davies 220)
    • Meet with officers > set yearly goals & recruitment plan
    • Confirm advisor's role > have advisor complete Student Organization Leader & Advisor Expectations Worksheet (org president must also complete)
    • Meet with advisor > review and discuss the completed Student Organization Leader & Advisor Expectations Worksheet
    • Check org email account (or use your BC+ group email)
    • Download the BC+ app
    • Set regular meeting schedule
    • Prep/register for Fall Blu's Organizations Bash (BOB)
    • Make sure officer/membership info is updated in BC+
    • Ensure BlugoldConnect+ group portal information is up to date

  • September: Re-Registration & Recruitment

    • Sept. 1: Annual Student Org Re-Registration OPENS
    • Register & participate in Fall Blu's Organizations Bash (org recruitment fair)
    • Complete Annual Re-Registration Requirements (below) by Oct. 15:
      • 1. Update officers, members, and org info in BC+ (export & save officer updates to upload within your org re-registration form)
      • 2. Submit Re-Registration Request & Constitution via BC+ (updated officer roster must be uploaded)
      • 3. Presidents & Treasurers: Register & attend Annual Student Org Leaders "Nuts & Bolts" Training
      • 4. Meet with advisor (review, complete, & submit Student Org Leader & Advisor Expectations Worksheet)
    • Create & post your org events in BC+ (auto-shared to BC+ app)
    • Review/reaffirm org goals
    • Update bank or On-Campus account signatories (must have On-Campus account if requesting student org funding)
    • Sign up to participate in Homecoming events and activities

  • October: Deadlines & Consistency

    • Oct. 15: Annual Student Org Re-Registration DEADLINE (11:59pm)
    • Keep advisor informed
    • Continue holding regular meeting
    • Participate in Homecoming events and activities

  • November & December: Spring Preparations/Transitions

    • Nov 1: Spring BOB pre-registration opens (BC+)
    • Hold elections & begin officer transitions (if needed)
    • Update officer info in BC+ org portal
    • Update account signatories (On-Campus account strongly recommended)

  • January, February, & March: Mid-Year Reset

    • Participate in Spring Blu's Organizations Bash (org recruitment fair) (Feb. 3rd)
    • Conduct mid-year org evaluation (review & set goals)
    • Recruit new members

  • April & May: Year-End Transitions & Wrap-Up

    • Hold officer elections & begin transitions
    • Update BC+ with new officer info
    • Update financial account signatories
    • Submit nominations for "Student Org of the Year" and/or "Advisor of the Year" Excellence awards
    • Complete org annual goals
    • Celebrate graduating members
    • April 1: End-of-Year Banquet & Transitions (REQUIRED for outgoing/incoming officers)
    • May 1: Spend all current year (2026-2027) Segregated Fee funding allocations (no carry-over)

  • June & July: Summer

    • Register for Fall, 2027 Blu's Organizations Bash
    • Get a jumpstart on next year's member recruitment efforts - set up a recruitment table during Blugold Experience Days

Important 2026-2027 Events & Deadlines to Remember

All event registrations/applications are hosted in Blugold Connect+.

Watch the Org Monthly Newsletter for more information!

  • Fall Semester Dates

    • Sept 1 - Annual Student Org Re-Registration opens
    • Sept 9 - Fall BOB (11am-1pm, Campus Mall)
    • Sept 17 - Student Org Leaders Nuts & Bolts Training (Presidents & Treasurers, 4pm-8:30pm, Ojibwe Ballroom (3rd floor Davies Ctr)
    • Oct 15 - Re-Registration DEADLINE (11:59pm)
    • Nov 1 - Spring BOB Registration opens

  • Spring Semester Dates

    • Feb 3 - Spring Blu's Organizations Bash (11am-1pm, Ojibwe Ballroom)
    • Apr 1 - End-of-Year Banquet & Officer Transitions (5-7pm, REQUIRED for officers)
    • May 1 - Spend all 2026-2027 allocated funding by this date

Monthly Success Planner

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