How do I find out about meetings? How do I join?
Information about meetings is updated on this Web site on a weekly basis. Just click on the calendar or contact an advisor listed for the division that interests you. You may also visit the NSO Information Center located in the NSO Office on the 4th Floor of the Kinsley Building.
How much are membership dues? When do they have to be paid?
The dues are $60.00 and must be paid by the end of the first term.
Where do I pay my dues?
The payment can be made directly to the NSO Office, located in the Kinsley Building, 4th Floor, Room 400. Office hours are 8:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The main phone number is 401-598-2345.
What forms of payment are accepted?
The NSO Office accepts cash, check, or money order. Credit cards and debit cards are not accepted.
Can I pay my dues to Student Financial Services? Can they just take the dues out of my tuition payment?
No. Your dues payment goes to support NSO activities on campus as well as to your national membership in each of the eight NSOs. Therefore the payment has nothing to do with your tuition account.
What happens if I do not pay my dues?
If you fail to meet the criteria of your scholarship by not paying the membership dues, you will lose one-third of your scholarship for the next academic year.
Do I have to participate in a NSO division?
Yes. The terms of your scholarship state that you must participate in at least one of the NSO divisions. You can join more than one if you wish.
What if I am unable to make the division meetings? Can I still join?
You are encouraged to contact your advisor if you are unable to commit to organizational meetings. There are many activities outside of just meetings that you can participate in!
I signed up for an NSO division but have not received information from the club. What should I do?
If you haven’t heard from the club, you are encouraged to contact your advisor and be sure that you are on the membership roster. You can also check the Web calendar and NSO Information Center in the NSO Office for a listing of upcoming events.
Do I have to reapply each year for the NSO scholarship?
No. The scholarship is automatically renewable up to four years as long as you remain continuously enrolled, pay you dues and are in good academic standing.