Campus Groups
The TMSU has two different types of groups within our organization:
Campus Group Resources
Want to Start a Group?
Please Note: The Student Group application window has closed. Applications will be accepted again starting April 10th until May 5th.
TMSU students starting a group must complete the following requirements:
- Executive Signing Officers List – your group must provide 3 students who will act as signing officers. [Download the form].
- Members Sign Up Sheet — Paper and/or Word/PDF form with minimum 20 full-time TMU students [Download the Paper Form].
- Constitution Letter – see sample here: Template Constitution
- Cover Letter – In a Word/PDF document, you must provide your group’s mission statement and purpose. Your group must outline at least 5 activities planned for the year with a timeline of when the events will be occurring.
If you have any questions or concerns about your application, please email our Campus Groups Coordinator: campusgroups@yourtmsu.ca.
A Google link will be updated to the website once the application period opens; until then, no applications will be accepted.
Application renewal period: April 10th to May 5th
Application period for the Winter 2026 semester is now closed. Application info for Fall 2026 will be posted in August. For any exceptional circumstances funding, please reach out to the Campus Groups coordinator: campusgroups@yourtmsu.ca.
Funding for Groups
All campus groups (Course Unions, Student Groups and Affiliate Groups) have different procedures to obtain funding. Make sure to read your emails and the instructions on this page closely. All forms to apply for funding can be found here: Campus Group Forms
TMSU Campus Groups have the eligibility to apply for a maximum of $600 in base funding for both Fall and Winter semesters (not per semester).
Examples of expenses that are eligible for Base Funding include:
- Banners, posters, flyers, informational handouts, tablecloths
- Small promotional items intended for giveaway to all students such as lanyards, water bottles, pins, magnets, stationary, pens
- Website fees
- First aid or other basic training needs for Campus Group Executives, with the goal of supporting appropriate and effective TMSU Campus Group running/management
TMSU Campus Groups can receive a maximum of $6,000 in event funding each year (fall and winter semesters combined). A TMSU Campus Group can receive a maximum of $3,000 per event.
Examples of expenses that are eligible for Event Funding include:
- Venue rental fees
- Decorations
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Panelist/speaker stipends
- Event-specific equipment rentals or materials
TMSU Campus Groups can apply for Exceptional Circumstances Funding if their funding requests do not apply to either Base Funding or Event Funding categories. This funding category is for exceptional and/or unforeseeable expenses that arise partway through the academic year, and cannot be approved within the other funding categories.
TMSU Campus Groups can receive a maximum of $3,000 in Exceptional Circumstances funding per year. For any questions or requests, please email the Campus Groups coordinator: campusgroups@yourtsmu.ca
All Campus Groups finances are handled on a reimbursement basis. It is a requirement for your group to ensure that all purchases align with TMSU’s funding policy. Any purchases made outside of the policies and/or what has been approved on your application will not be reimbursed by TMSU. All purchases must be made by your group; afterward, a cheque requisition form must be submitted. Itemized receipts of all purchases are required for reimbursement and should be submitted with reimbursement forms. All reimbursements are to be emailed to reimbursements@yourtmsu.ca.
Room Bookings
The TMSU does not handle any room bookings in the SCC / OAK or anywhere else on Campus. For any room bookings in the SCC / OAK please click on the link below to direct you to the Student Centre’s booking page:
