RMIT University Student Union

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RMIT University Student Union

RMIT University Student Union
RUSU
Founded	1944
Headquarters	Building 57, Level 4, RMIT University, 115 Queensberry Street, Carlton 3053.
Location	Australia
Members	3,742 financial members as of March 2019[1]
Key people	Bethany Shegog (President), Mark Morante (General Secretary)
Affiliations	RMIT University
Website	rusu.rmit.edu.au

Established in 1944, the RMIT University Student Union or RUSU, is the peak representative body for all students enrolled at RMIT University. The Student Union is independent of the university and operates under the direction of annually elected student representatives. According to the constitution, all students are automatic members of the Student Union but may choose to become a financial member.^[2] RUSU works in collaboration with its sister organisation the RMIT Vietnam Student Council to achieve common aims and objectives for all students.

The Student Union offers a range of services, including student rights advocacy, campus activities and events, funding student media including RMITV & Catalyst as well as hosting Women's, Queer and Postgraduate student lounges. RUSU is also responsible for funding and supporting over 100 clubs & societies that are either Academic, Cultural, Political, Social or Spiritual based. RMIT Link, which is run by the university (not the Student Union) funds and manages all Arts and Sports clubs. RUSU has offices at the three major Melbourne campuses and sites of RMIT University. RUSU is an affiliated body to the National Union of Students and the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations.