Using Dartmouth Groups - The Basics

Log into Your Dartmouth Groups Account

  1. Go to dartmouthgroups.dartmouth.edu
  2. Select the sign in button at the top right corner.
  3. Use your Dartmouth Net ID to login using single sign on.
  4. Manage your account by clicking on the menu in the the upper right corner.
  5. Join organizations by using the search feature.  You can either search for specific groups by searching under the groups menu along the top or click the blue +ALL GROUPS button to narrow down groups by category or sponsoring department.  

OFFICERS

Become an Officer

To make any changes or mange your organization you must be listed as an Officer in Dartmouth Groups.To become the administrator for your organization, you will need to submit a request to a current officer of that organization. If all of the current administrators have graduated or left the organization, please contact COSO

Add an Officer

In your organization:

  • From your group's page select 'Manage' and then select 'Officers'
  • Click the brown +ADD OFFICER button and starty typing the person's name.
  • Click the checkbox underneath their name if you would like that person to get an email notification.
  • Click 'Add'
  • From your officers roster, you can assign people specific positions--or create positions that better match the structure of your group. 

Set Permissions

Dartmouth groups allows officers to manage the different permissions available to each officer.  

  • From your group's page select 'Manage' and then select 'Officers'
  • Click the Permissions button near the top.
  • You will see all officers and the permissions available to them.
  • A group member must be listed as an officer in order to modify their permissions.

 

Update Your Profile

Your organization page should be updated anytime you make a change to your group. This includes new officers, meeting time, advisor, constitution revision, etc. This is in addition to the annual renewal that is required each fall.

Populate Organization Page

Invite your officers to your organization to begin adding content to your organization. COSO recommends you add the following:

  • Files, including your constitution/bylaws, minutes, agendas, old funding proposals, etc.
  • Build online forms. 
  • Add events and meetings to your organization's calendar.
  • Add content like photos and news posts.
  • Invite your members. We suggest that you populate your organization's page first so that your members see an established community upon joining, allowing them to get involved quickly and easily. You can invite members to your organization using the invite people button on the roster page.

We also recommend making your ABOUT page the landing page for your group. 

To do this:

  • select settings
  • click the wrench icon
  • Under other settings, select "Make "About" the Landing Group Page"

There are also a number of other settings and preferences you can set for your group.  You can find more information about this here.

Other Questions

Please visit the CampusGroups Help Center if you have any additional questions and to learn more about how you can use Dartmouth Groups.