• How can I join a group?
• Why would I choose to make my group private or public?
• What category should I choose for my group?
• What policies govern USFconnect Groups?
• How do I get my group removed from the system?
• Other USFconnect FAQs

How can I join a group?

For quick information on how to join a group, and how to use the basic features of the Group Tool, please check out the Group Quickstart Guide.

Why would I choose to make my group private or public?

First, note that registered student organizations must be accessible to all students, so their group sites must be public. For other kinds of groups:

You would choose to make your group private if you need to restrict membership to specific people, for example, the members of a committee. Keep in mind, however, that making your group private means that you will need to specifically admit or deny each person who requests membership in your group through the "Manage Members" area of the group portal. If your group does not really need to be private and/or you don't want to have to manage the members, then make your group public.

What category should I choose for my group?

The categories that currently exist for groups were based upon current categories for registered student organizations at USF, as well as other kinds of organizations that the USFconnect Action team judged would be needed. If you do not think there is an appropriate category for your group, contact webservices@usfca.edu.

What policies govern USFconnect Groups?

USFconnect Groups is governed by our Groups Policy and Membership Policy.

How do I get my group removed from the system?

To have your group deleted, send a request for deletion to webservices@usfca.edu.

Other USFconnect FAQs