Student Group Category Breakdown

There are two categories of student groups, Category 1 and Category 2

All new groups are designated as Category 1 for their first year in operation. In their second semester of operation, Category 1 groups become eligible to apply for Category 2, whose only difference is a higher level of funding.

Check out the pages on starting a new group or recategorizing your existing group.

CATEGORY I (CAT I)

Assigned to groups newly seeking categorization

Privileges: reserve spaces, submit Morning Mail, access to BearSync, and use of Brown University name

Funding: $300 per semester in base-line funding ($600 for cultural and religious groups); access to SAO account but not eligible for UFB funding

Member requirement: 10 undergraduate students

CATEGORY II (CAT II)

Second and highest categorization status for student groups

Privileges: same as CAT I

Funding: Same as CAT I but may request additional supplemental UFB funding throughout the academic year (see: brownufb.org)

Member requirement: 15 undergraduate students