Student Organization Banking


How to make deposits.

  • Deposits are processed at the Associated Student (A.S.) office located on the 3rd floor of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union building, suite 320.
  • Deposit hours are: Monday – Friday 9 AM to 3 PM.
  • Deposit slips are available at the A.S. office front desk.

How to get reimbursed for purchases or pay vendor invoices.

  • Complete a Check Request form and submit it with your itemized receipt(s) or invoice to your advisor for review and approval.

Banking Handbook 

Student Organization Banking Policy

  • Effective July 1, 2016 California State University (CSU) guidelines require RSO's to obtain an account with Associated Students (A.S.). External bank accounts (i.e. U.S. Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, etc.) can no longer be used for the financial management of RSOs.
  • RSO's are expected to choose one of the three options on their RSO application:
    • Option 1 : On-Campus A.S. Banking Account
    • Option 2 : National Organization Exemption Request
    • Option 3 : No Banking Exemption Request
  • RSO's that select On-Campus banking must submit an Account Application & Agreement form each academic year.

Student Organization Banking Procedures

How to get your RSO banking approved. Choose one option.

  • Option 1: On Campus Banking
    • Select On-Campus Banking on your RSO application.
    • Enter your student organization account number in the banking portion of your RSO application.
    • Submit the banking portion of your RSO application for review.
    • Complete a Student Organization Banking Application & Agreement form.
    • Submit the form by email to: as.RSObanking@sdsu.edu or drop it off at the Associated Students office.
  • Option 2: Off Campus Banking (National Organization Exemption)
    • Select Off-Campus Banking on your RSO application.
    • Upload the following to your RSO application:
      • A signed letter from your national organization confirming the status of your student organization as chapter in good standing.
      • Proof of tax reporting.
    • See Sample Letters and Tax Reporting Instructions.
  • Option 3: No Banking (Exemption Request)
    • Select No Bank on your RSO application (this option is for organizations that do not intend to have any revenue or expenditures).

Student Organization Banking Training

The following Student Organization Banking Training sessions are designed to walk you through A.S. banking policies, procedures and forms.

All RSO Treasurers (that have selected On-Campus Banking) must attend banking training. RSO Presidents are highly encouraged to attend banking training as well.

  • Spring 2023
  • Friday, January 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, January 31, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, February 3, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, February 7, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, February 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, February 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, February 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, March 3, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, March 7, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, March 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, March 14, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, March 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, March 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, April 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, April 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, April 21, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite
  • Tuesday, April 25, 2023 1:30 PM -3:00 PM — Visionary Suite
  • Friday, April 28, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Visionary Suite