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Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) has a variety of resources for all student groups. Topics of such resources include:

Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

There are several policies and procedures that play a significant role in student group programming and organizational development. As a student group leader, you should be aware of the following policies and procedures that are relevant to your respective group:

  • Alcohol Policy & Bar Night Contract
  • Authorization to Use University Vehicles
  • Campus Publicity Guidelines
  • Contracts
  • Copyright Policy
  • Date Auction Recommendations
  • Donated Food Policy
  • Donated Food Request Form
  • Flag Services
  • Gambling Policy
  • Hazing Awareness
  • Norris General Policies for Planning an Event
  • Norris Special Food Request Form
  • Outdoor Events
  • Performance Guidelines
  • Political Activities Policies
  • Raffle Policy
  • Snack Food Policy
  • Tech/Ford Publicity Policy
  • Theatrical Guidelines

Funding Opportunities

MSA Funding & Other Opportunities

Reserving Venues on Campus

Directory of Campus Venues (includes contact information)

Trademark Licensing

If your group plans to order and distribute products (i.e. shirts) that include the NU name, logos, and other likenesses of the University, you are required to abide by regulations of the Trademark Licensing Office and use manufacturers licensed by this office.

Trademark Licensing Website | Licensed Manufacturers

Tax-Exemption Number & Forms

As a non-profit institution, NU is tax exempt. So whenever you make purchases for your group, you should present the tax-exemption number to the vendor or business. If you need the number and/or form, please ask your advisor for assistance.

Also, if a company or organization needs to verify NU's federal employer indentification number (FEIN) and/or tax status, please ask your advisor for assistance.

Motor Pool (University Vehicles)

Motor Pool is the University department that rents out cars and vans for off-campus events and trips.

Motor Pool Information

Bus Services

The following documents are useful for ordering buses for off-campus events and trips:

Guide to Chartering Buses
Directory of Local Bus Companies

Tables, Chairs & Stages

For both of our houses, all furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, and couches) must remain inside the building and are not to be removed for any reason or occasion unless supervised by MSA staff.

To reserve tables, chairs, and stages for non-Norris programs, you may use one of two local rental services that deliver and pickup:

Halls Rental
6130 W. Howard Street
Niles, IL 60714
847-929-2222

House of Rental
5115 Church Street
Skokie, IL 60077
847-677-2010