Advisory Board for Student Organizations (ABSO)
Our Model
The Advisory Board for Student Organizations (ABSO) is an advisory and funding board of the Center for Social Justice that works to support the missions of student organizations under the CSJ’s purview. The board is composed of 12-16 undergraduate students who oversee, facilitate, and provide resources to student-run social justice service activities, student advocacy, and community involvement activities at Georgetown. ABSO is responsible for advising student organization leaders on programming and budgeting, and serves as a resource for understanding university policy. ABSO also reviews and approves budgets for CSJ student groups each year.
Opportunities to Get Involved
As a member of CSJ’s ABSO, our students commit to serving both the student organizations and fellow ABSO members. A Representative spends between 3-8 hours a week committed to ABSO, including the full Advisory Board weekly meeting, and working for their specific position. All ABSO members serve as Representatives for 3-5 student organizations and are responsible for connecting with the student organization’s leadership team to serve as a liaison between the student organization and ABSO. Interested students should contact csjabso@georgetown.edu.
Resources for CSJ Student Organizations
ABSO Funding Policies and Budget Guidelines
Just Do It Training Dates for Fall 2026
All ABSO student organization presidents and treasurers are required to attend the Just Do It training once per academic year. The training is good for one academic year. All new presidents and treasurers must attend the Just Do It training (even if the former president or treasurer attended the previous semester). Student organizations register for Just Do It training at the beginning of the semester through an e-mail sent to all ABSO student organizational Presidents and Treasurers. Questions regarding Just Do It training can be directed to csjabso@georgetown.edu.
Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Populations Training
Members of CSJ student organizations which engage in direct community work (with individuals not affiliated with Georgetown), including minors, are required to complete CSJ’s Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Populations training. Sign up through Campus Groups. CSJ ABSO falls under Georgetown University’s Protection of Minors policy.
Appeals Process
Student organizations may submit an appeal regarding decisions reached by ABSO to the Executive Director of Center for Social Justice and the Vice President for Student Affairs. Learn about the appeals process.
ABSO Meeting Minutes
CSJ’s Advisory Board for Student Organization meetings are held every Tuesday during the academic year at 5:00pm in the Center for Social Justice located in Poulton Hall. Meetings and minutes are open to the Georgetown community.