Student Organization Resources

In essence, the biggest difference is that a meeting includes a specific list of invited attendees and “business” is the focus of the gathering. In comparison, an event may have an open invitation for attendance, and business or operations are likely NOT the focus of the gathering.

No, the University has not quantified the size of gatherings permitted this semester. However, please be mindful of the size of space in which you are gathering, and the possible comfort level of your attendees. It is possible that some who wish to join you in person may be in isolation/quarantine, or might not be comfortable indoors with a volume of people. We ask you to use discretion and good judgment when determining how to safely gather in person.

Club sports practices are not considered “events.” In addition, Simon Recreation Center is open for student use, which includes sports activities. Thus, as long as club sports/teams abide by the policies set forth by the University and the staff of Simon Rec, they are permitted to practice. 
*Club sports/teams include dance competition organizations.

Until the University resumes in-person events, and permits external events, club sports/teams should not host competitions. As these competitions likely involve inviting individuals from outside the SLU community to campus, they would be classified as external events and would need to follow our spring guidance accordingly.
*Club sports/teams include dance competition organizations.

Per the University’s Interim Travel Policy, students can submit a travel request (via SLU Groups) to receive approval to travel. This request will be submitted to the Vice President for Student Development, Dr. Sarah Cunningham. Pending her approval, travel is permitted this semester.
*Club sports/teams include dance competition organizations.

The event definitions distinguish between events which have more than or less than 10% of attendees from the campus community. An internal event has less than 10% of attendees from outside the campus community, while an external event has more than 10% of it’s attendees from beyond campus. In this example, an event attended by only members of the campus community but features an outside guest would still be an internal event.

In compliance with the University’s message on December 9, 2021 external guests, even if they are appearing or being featured at an internal event, must either show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID test within 72 hours of their visit to campus. In this case they may use either a rapid or PCR test.

Guests are expected to comply with the University’s current mask policy, which requires indoor masking for all persons on campus. However, if masking significantly prohibits the guest/performer/speaker from fulfilling their contracted duty, they may perform unmasked on campus. For example, a comedian or slam poet may be unmasked because their facial expressions are part of their contracted performance. However, speakers/lecturers can still address their audience with appropriate mask coverage. If you have questions about an upcoming guest/performer/speaker coming to campus, and whether they may perform unmasked, please contact the SIC at involvement@slu.edu.

The current Interim Travel Policy only applies to overnight University travel.