Director of Organizations

Welcome to the homepage of Carnegie Mellon University’s Director of Organizations. The Director of Organizations serves within the Student Government Executive Branch and is dedicated to supporting, and empowering student organizations across campus.

In this role, the Director of Organizations oversees the new recognition process for student organizations seeking Student Government recognition, as well as the annual re-recognition process for 350+ recognized student organizations. The DoO also facilitates the bi-annual space allocation process, working to ensure equitable and effective access to campus space to student organizations. 

Beyond these responsibilities, the Director of Organizations works closely with the Office of Student Involvement & Traditions to support the evolving needs of student organizations. Through collaboration, advocacy, and strategic planning, the DoO aims to strengthen the student organization ecosystem and foster a vibrant, inclusive, and engaged campus community.

Mailing Address:

Director of Organizations
Carnegie Mellon University
UC Mailbox 25
5032 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Committee on Student Organizations (CoSO)

CoSO was established by Student Senate and the Graduate Student Assembly to oversee the recognition of student groups on the Pittsburgh campus. The committee is chaired by the Director of Organizations, and is made up of up to fourteen graduate and undergraduate students.

CoSO helps to support student organizations by:

• Making decisions on granting student government recognition to new student groups on campus
• Re-recognizing existing student organizations once every academic year
• Supporting and advocating for the needs of student organizations to student government, the Office of Student Activities, and the broader University administration

University Center Allocations Board (UCAB)

The University Center Allocation Board (UCAB) is charged by Student Government to develop a formal selection process, review applications for recognized student organization space in the Jared L. Cohon University Center, Stever House Basement, and East Campus Garage, and make final recommendations to the Director of the Jared L. Cohon University Center and Dean of Students regarding the assignment of student organization offices/spaces.

In addition, UCAB will advocate and troubleshoot recognized student organizations space concerns and needs throughout the academic year. The Director of Organizations chairs UCAB with the advising support from the SIT Office and the Director of the Jared L. Cohon University Center.  The type of spaces allocated by UCAB includes the following: office space and storage space (space in filing cabinets, storage cabinets, or cages in the garage).

For more information on the UCAB timeline, application process, and decisions, please visit UCAB.