Membership Process Overview

Description: To request approval for membership to associations. Review Membership GuidelinesPDF File Opens in new window for allowable and prohibited memberships.  

Most Recent Current Membership ListingPDF File Opens in new window (updated 04/2024)

  • Step 1:

    If Vendor is new, provide your vendor with a link to the Payee/Vendor Data Record form 204Opens in new window . Refer to New Vendor Set-up for further instructions. 

  • Step 2:

    Determine if CSUF has current membership in the organization. Review the current Accounts Payable Membership ListPDF File Opens in new window

  • STEP 3:

    If CSUF does not have a current membership, complete the Membership Justification Form and the online Check Request Form. State clearly the business purpose of the membership. 

  • STEP 4:

    Obtain authorized approvals for all of the following: (1) Check Request Form, (2) Vendor Invoice, (3) Membership Justification Form , and (4) applicant and/or renewal form from vendor. 

  • STEP 5:

    Submit the approved Accounts Payable Check Request Form, Membership Justification Form, Vendor Invoice, applicant, and/or renewal form to the Accounts Payable Department (CP-300) for processing.

 

Memberships that are not in the name of the University are tax reportable (see Membership GuidelinesPDF File Opens in new window )