COMPETITIONS
Aztecs Rock Hunger Competition Guidelines 2025
What are the Competitor Categories?
Student Groups
Awards are presented to the organization that raises the most amount of money per member in the following categories:
- A.S. Boards, Commissions & Committees
- A.S. College Councils
- A.S. Sport Clubs
- College Panhellenic Association
- Interfraternity Council
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- United Sorority & Fraternity Council
- Recognized Student Organizations
- Residential Halls
University Divisions
Awards are presented to the top three divisions that raise the most amount of money in the following categories:
- Academic Affairs
- Business and Financial Affairs
- Faculty Advancement and Student Success
- IT Division
- Research and Innovation
- SDSU Athletics
- SDSU Global Campus
- SDSU Imperial Valley
- Student Affairs and Campus Diversity
- University Relations and Development
A single donation can only be credited towards one organization.
Two Engagement Award plaques will also be awarded to the student organizations that:
- Have volunteered the highest total hours.
- Have the highest average volunteer hours per member.
Students can sign up to volunteer throughout the campaign by tabling, collecting donations on campus and at events, getting pied for a purpose and being dunked in the dunk tank. Students can also report their volunteer hours to Student Life and Leadership for additional recognition.
If your organization would like to get involved with Aztecs Rock Hunger this year, please complete the ARH Walk Around Request Form as soon as possible so we can ensure a representative is available.
How are Competition Totals Calculated?
In order to give both larger and smaller student organizations a chance to compete, awards are given based on Competition Totals. This is calculated by taking the total amount raised (i.e. physical and online donations) divided by the number of members in each organization. The table below provides an example:
| Aztec Markets & Fundraisers | $480.09 |
|---|---|
| Direct Cash and Checks | $100.00 |
| Venmo | $392.00 |
| Online Giving Portal | $150.00 |
| Total Amount Raised | $1,172.09 |
| # of Members | 10 |
| Total $ per person (Competition Total) |
$117.21 |
What are Incentives for Competing?
The organizations with the highest competition total in each of the nine student group categories will receive a two hour reservation (valued up to $1,000) for an A.S. facility of their choice. These facilities include:
- Aztec Recreation Center
- Aztec Aquaplex
- Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
- Aztec Lanes
- Mission Bay Aquatic Center
How Do You Credit Your Donation?
Aztec Shops
- Add a donation to your purchase at the Aztec Shop registers at on-campus Starbucks, Aztec Markets and the SDSU Bookstore and make sure to ask for your receipt.
- Write your organization’s/department’s name on the receipt and submit them before Nov. 21 at 4 p.m., by either:
- Uploading a picture of the receipt to the ARH Receipt Submission Form.
- Taking a picture of the receipt and sending it to associatedstudents@sdsu.edu and write the organization’s name in the body of the email.
- Writing the name of the organization/department on the top and submitting it to the Associated Students Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venmo
- Write your organization’s/department’s name on the memo of your donation. Please do not use Greek letters or abbreviations to ensure your donation is counted correctly.
Checks
- Any organization can write a check benefiting the campaign.
- Write the check to Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
- In the comment line, write Aztecs Rock Hunger — ORG NAME.
- Submit the check to the Associated Students Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, open Monday-Friday 8. a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Or mail to:
Associated Students
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, Suite 320
6075 Aztec Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92182 - Checks must be turned in by Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.
Aztec Proud
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When donating to Aztec Proud, a receipt will be emailed to the donor. These receipts are to be submitted before Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. by either:
- Forwarding the email to associatedstudents@sdsu.edu and writing the organization’s name in the body of the email.
- Printing the email, writing the organization on the top and submitting it to the Associated Students Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Donations Online
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When donating through the SDSU Donation Portal, a receipt will be emailed to the donor. These receipts are to be submitted before Nov. 21 at 4 p.m., by either:
- Uploading a picture of the receipt to the ARH Receipt Submission Form.
- Taking a picture of the receipt and sending it to associatedstudents@sdsu.edu and writing the organization’s name in the body of the email.
- Printing the email, writing the organization on the top and submitting it to the Associated Students Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Local Community Events
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Write your organization’s name on the receipt and submit them before Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. by either:
- Uploading a picture of the receipt to the ARH Receipt Submission Form.
- Taking a picture of the receipt and sending it to associatedstudents@sdsu.edu and writing the organization’s name in the body of the email.
- Printing the email, writing the organization on the top and submitting it to the Associated Students Office, located on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
All receipts must be submitted by Nov. 21 at 4 p.m.
Competition ends Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.
