Status Types

Chartered

• Can apply to SOFC Programming Fund
• Can apply to SOFC Annual Budget
• Cannot charge dues and cannot be selective in membership

Recognized

• Can apply to SOFC Programming Fund
• May be selective in membership
• May charge dues

Funding Routes

Annual Budget

Assists student organizations with any basic operating or upfront expenses critical to the viability of their group at Duke

• One-Time (hearings in mid-March/early April for the following year)
• Submit a request on DukeGroups using the steps detailed here.
• Timeline:
  • 2/14 @ 9 AM ET: Application opens
  • 3/4 @ 11:59 PM ET: Applications close
  • Late March/Early April: Hearings scheduled by invitation
  • Late April: Budget for following academic year reviewed, modified, and approved by DSG Senate
  • Early May: Return unused funds from 2021-2022 academic year
  • Early June: New 2022-2023 funds transferred to student organizations

Programming Fund

Supports the sharing of student organization curiosity, interests, and educational aims directly with the larger Duke undergraduate community

• Rolling (hearings every Tuesday)
• Submit a request on DukeGroups by Sundays at 7 PM ET to be eligible for funding for an event at least a week from the Thursday after the Sunday of submission.