Undergraduate Student Group Resources

Welcome to the Alberta School of Business - Student Groups Resources and Policies page! Here, you’ll find everything you need to successfully lead, manage, and grow your student group at the Alberta School of Business. 

Whether you're a new executive or a returning leader, this page is your go-to hub for important information to help your group thrive and make a lasting impact in our vibrant business student community, and across the University of Alberta.

IMPORTANT ASB STUDENT GROUP RESOURCES

ASB Student Group Resources

Visit our Student Group Resources - Quick Reference List for Links to: 

  • Important ASB, SSE, and SU / SGS Student Groups Resources.
  • ASB Student Groups - Google Drive Folder link, with Student Group Leadership Development Program (SGLDP) material updates
  • Funding Resources, Application Forms and Deadlines
  • Annual Reporting and ASB Standing Applications Information
ASB Student Groups Handbook & Business Building Reference Guide

The ASB Student Groups Handbook includes important information, policies, and resources available to facilitate the smooth operation of ASB recognized student groups. 


The Business Building Reference Guide includes information about postering, administration, booking spaces, and policies relating to the ASB Business Building, including the Carruthers Student Commons space.

 

ASB STUDENT GROUP ANNUAL REPORTING AND STANDING
Important Information, Forms and Deadlines for Annual ASB Student Group Reporting, and Applications for ASB Standing and Recognition are below:

The Annual Report details your group's operations, activities and initiatives over the past year. This report is a requirement in order to be eligible to maintain and re-apply for ASB student group standing, and to receive funding and supports from the Alberta School of Business. 

ASB Student Group Annual Reporting Form (CLOSED) - Open March - June

Current ASB student groups can reapply for standing each year after they have been re-registered by UASU - Student Group Services for the upcoming academic year, and filed their groups Annual Report.

For returning ASB Student Group Standing applications - please see the ASB Student Groups Application Procedures document for further details. 

We strongly emphasize the importance of fostering and encouraging Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) within all student groups. 

ASB Standing and Recognition Application Form (CLOSED): Open May - July

If you are a U of A - UASU recognized, registered student group on Rubric, and wish to apply to be a business student group with ASB Standing, please CAREFULLY review and complete the application procedure as detailed here - as the application is a multi-part process. 

A preliminary application with the Letter of Intent, and the BCC Letter of Support, as noted in the procedure document, may be submitted to bcomclub@ualberta.ca as soon as they are available. 

If ASB student group status is provisionally granted following review of the preliminary submission process, the student group will then be required to fill out the more detailed Application for ASB Student Group Standing (above) for final review and ASB Standing approval.

New Group Submissions Accepted Annually: May - July

 

FUNDING RESOURCES 

U of A Undergraduate Student Groups that have Alberta School of Business (ASB) recognition and good standing have access to funding support from various ASB and U of A sources, as well as faculty guidance and support for enhanced fundraising and donor stewardship. 

View our FUNDING RESOURCES document for a range of funding opportunities available to eligible Student Groups through the ASB and the U of A!


ASB FUNDING APPLICATIONS 

Student Groups recognized by the Alberta School of Business may apply for the limited funding available through the CWIL - Experiential Learning Office to support their events/initiatives. 

Funding requests must align with our primary goal of promoting professional skill development through experiential learning activities. The Bachelor of Commerce Funding Committee holds two application cycles in the Fall and Winter Terms, with applications open for a limited period each year:

Student groups are strongly encouraged to apply for funding during the Fall intake period, regardless of when the event/initiative is scheduled to take place.

The Alberta School of Business is pleased to provide ASB recognized, eligible, and returning undergraduate Business Student Groups with a limited amount of Operational Funding. This funding is granted in recognition of Business Student Groups needs and requests for financial support related to various recurring operational and administrative requirements.

This funding aims to support student groups' with their operational costs, while empowering them to grow their profile, initiatives, and student engagement.

Information and eligibility requirements for Operational Funding will be made available directly to the student groups.

The Student Experience Fund (SEF) is pleased to offer Business Student Groups the opportunity to apply for the Building Equity, Leadership Opportunities, and Nurturing Growth (BELONG) Grant.

The grant funding awards $1,000 for upto 10 ASB Student Groups who best demonstrate the development and incorporation of meaningful Access, Community, and Belonging (ACB) principles and practices into their groups operations, and in their experiential learning activities, events and initiatives. 

Further information and applications will be available between November - March.


Undergraduate Business Student Groups are supported by the Careers and Work Integrated Learning (CWIL) - Experiential Learning Office. For inquiries related to business student groups, contact us at bcomclub@ualberta.ca.