Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Resource Center?

The Resource Center for Student Organizations is a campus program at the University of Washington that aimes to facilitate the diverse interests and activities of the numerous campus student organizations, known as Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). In other words, we're here to provide your group the resoures it needs to function--computers, copying, promotional materials, advice on how to do what you need to do on campus (e.g. putting on events, promoting/tabling effectively, navigating the UW's administrative processes etc.), and much more. We're here for students who want to make a difference on campus.

Who can use the Resource Center?

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), meaning student groups who have registered themselves with the Student Activities Office (SAO) on the second floor of the HUB, can use the Resource Center. We're funded exclusively for student groups, so while we wish there were free printing on campus for everyone, this is NOT a place where you can come to print out your homework for free.

How do I register my group?

You can register your group by attending an orientation put on by the Student Activities Office. Orientations occur weekly during Autumn quarter, and less frequently during Winter and Spring quarters. The orientation takes about a half hour, and you'll need one person from your group to go (more are welcome, but at least one is required). Groups must re-register themselves every academic year. With registration comes various benefits, among them free access to the Resource Center.

How do I get an access code for my group to copy & print?

An access code is required in order to do any printing or copying in the Resource Center, and access codes are only granted to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs--see above on how to register your group). RETURNING GROUPS: If your group has been registered in previous years and has made copies here, that means your group has a code. We will only divulge your code to one of the five officers your group has listed on the SAO website. If no one in your group knows your code, you can ask a staffer and we will give it to you, so long as you are an officer and we can verify your ID via Husky card. What you do with your code is your business--you can let your entire group know it or you can restrict its use to the officers, but remember we will only give it out to officers. NEW GROUPS: If you have just registered, you'll need to get a code from us to use the Center. You can either email us at source@u.washington.edu with your group name and preferred password, or visit us on weekdays between 4 PM and 7 PM to set up a code in person.

Does it cost anything to use the Resource Center?

No! Well...not most of the time. We have a credit program that allows us to provide more costly materials to student groups free of charge. Each student group can "purchase" up to $100 worth of the credit program materials each year free of charge. Read more about our credit program here. The only way you'll end up paying us is if you break something (i.e. one of our canopies) or if you kindly decide to make a donation =).

Where are you located????

Hmmmm...good question. If you're not familiar with the layout of the HUB, it may be a little difficult, but you can always call us if you get lost! (206-221-3327...just in case). We're located in the Sub-basement, which is one floor below the games area (and two floors below the Husky Den food court). You can reach us via the HUB's south stairway or elevator--go ALL the way down the stairs or press "SB" in the elevator. The south stairs are located nearest to the HUB auditorium, on the opposite side from the ASUW bike shop and University Bookstore. Once you get to the Sub-basement level, take a right and head straight--we're located in SB-13, just before the RSO offices.

How many copies & prints can my group make?

Each RSO is allotted 5,000 copies/prints per academic year. Each print off of our large-format color printer costs 25 copies/prints off of your group's yearly limit. Every print off of our standard-format color printer costs 10 copies/prints off of your group's yearly limit. Every black and white print or copy costs 1 copy/print off of your group's yearly limit. Printing a double-sided copy costs 2 copies/prints (or 20 copies/prints off of the standard format color printer).

Click here for a copy of our print/copy policy!

What happens if my group goes over our 5000 prints per year limit?

When your group reaches 3,000 prints, the Center will send your group an email informing you that you are nearing your print limit. When you reach 5,000 copies, we will lock out your code until the following September. Your RSO may write an appeal for additional copies for the remainder of the year if necessary.

• Click here for a copy of our Copy & Print Appeals Form
• Click here for a detailed explanation of our print/copy policy
• Click here for recommendations on how to conserve paper

Can you help my group do _____?

Probably! We try to help groups out in any way we can. Most of our staff are RSO members themselves, so we relate to the students that come into the Center. We can show you how to use programs like photoshop, help you use our equipment effectively, give you advice about putting on events and fundraising, and generally strive to be the best resource available to you at the U. In other words, if you come to us with a question, we're going to do our best to find an answer for you.

Who runs the Resource Center? How are you funded?

The Resource Center is run by SOURCE, a Registered Student Organization. Most of our staffers are students. We receive our funding through the Services & Activities Fee (SAF) Committee, and periodically from the Student Technology Fee (STF). Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to both of these committees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

funded by the services & activities fee and the student technology fee