Student Organizations
The Office of Student Activities/Greek Life encourages you to join the organization of your choice, but if you do not find a group that caters to your special interest then we encourage you to start your own student organization. You may be wondering
if it is really as simple as it sounds…the answer is yes!
All student organizations are required to register with the Office of Student Activities/Greek Life. Every semester, returning student organizations must fill out a reinstatement packet to complete this process. Reinstatement packets are due no
later than the last week in September (fall semester) and the last week of February (spring).
If your organization falls in a category below then it is time to UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION PACKET!!!
- New - Active less than one year
- Requesting Reinstatement - Previously recognized, but presently inactive
- Requesting Renewal- Presently active Returning student organizations that do not complete a reinstatement packet will lose registration status and all rights granted by the registration process.
Governance of Student Organizations
All student organizations are governed by the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life, with the assistance of the Student Government Association (SGA). Registered student organizations are defined and placed into seven different categories:
Academic Organizations
Academic organizations are designed for students interested in a particular career or academic field.
Fraternities, Sororities, and Social Fellowships
Fraternities, Sororities, and Social Fellowships are local or national, social and service-oriented organizations that work to foster the ideals of leadership and the development of character.
| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Beta Rho Chapter |
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.- Omicron Chapter |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Beta Rho Chapter |
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.- Beta Theta Chapter |
| Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.- Delta Gamma Chapter |
Iota Phi Theta, Inc. - Gamma Tau |
| Omega Psi Phi, Inc.- Delta Psi Chapter |
Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.- Alpha Rho Chapter |
Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship |
| Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.- Iota Chapter |
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Honor Societies
Honor societies are local or national organizations that provide recognition for students with academic honors and provide service and/or leadership opportunities for academic leaders.
| Alpha Chi |
Honors' Scholars |
| Alpha Kappa Mu |
Phi Alpha |
Religious Organizations
Religious organizations are designed to provide spiritual and religious development and support.
| Campus Ministries |
The Oasis Bible Study |
| Face to Face |
El Shaddai Praise Dance-n-Mime Ministry |
Service Organizations
Service organizations that provide volunteer opportunities for civic-minded students eager to serve the campus and/or community.
| American Cancer Society |
Student Development Coordinator (SDC) |
| Colleges Against Cancer |
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) |
Shaw Man/Shaw Woman Society
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Shaw International Student Association (SISA) |
Special Interest Organizations
Special interest organizations provide an outlet for students to be creative and display diversity.
Athletic Organizations
Athletic organizations encourage participation in team sports, physical fitness, health and wellness, and athletic administration.
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)