10 Clubs and Organizations to Join on Campus

By Lorena Roberts on August 31, 2017

One of the first things you should do after arriving on campus is to check out all the clubs and organizations your university has to offer. Whether you’re interested in being a part of Greek life, mock trial, or the marching band, joining a club will give you a whole new social outlet.

You’ll make new connections, maybe some friends, and have tons of fun. You just have to think about what you’re interested in and what you want to spend your time outside of class doing.

Here are 10 clubs and organizations that likely exist on your campus.

1. College Democrats/Republicans

If politics are your thing, you should join an organization on campus full of people who have similar political beliefs. These clubs tend to be pretty active on campus, so anticipate filling your calendar with political events. Sometimes universities set up debates between College Dems and College Republicans — so be ready for that!

2. Fine arts (marching band, choir, theater)

If you’re even remotely interested in the fine arts, joining one of these clubs in college will serve you well. You’ll probably have a blast doing something you enjoy.

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3. Mock trial/Debate team

If you like arguing, especially arguing in front of people, and dominating a podium — these clubs are for you! They’re always looking for more people who are quick-witted and always on their toes to better their teams. They’ll be more than willing to accept you if you have a good GPA and any experience at all.

4. Professional organizations (pre-med, honor societies, etc.)

These look really good on resumes coming out of college — however: beware. A lot of “Honor Societies” are simply money makers. Don’t pay the $70 activation fee for some honor society you’ve never heard of. Societies like Phi Kappa Phi are legit and will definitely improve your resume. Otherwise, I’d stay away from them.

5. Cultural clubs

This is especially important if you’re heavily interested in, majoring in, or even minoring in a language. If you’re especially interested in Eastern European dancing, or South American foods, joining (or creating) a club is the best way to do it.

6. Community service organizations

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If you have a heart for serving people, joining a community service organization will make you feel right at home. It’s a great way to meet people and make connections with organizations. Community service really brings people together.

When I joined a community service organization, we spent time helping in the schools, volunteering for community events, and holding fundraisers for organizations that were important to us. We each had to log a certain number of community service hours in order to be a part of the club.

7. Recreation (club sports)

Intramural sports is one of the greatest ways to get to know people in college. If you’re wanting to play on a frisbee or softball team with some of your friends, IM is the way to go. Club sports are a little different, as they’re just a step below playing for the university. It usually costs a good amount of money, so be prepared to pay.

8. Religious organizations

If religion is your deal, I promise you there will be tons of organizations to join. Campus ministries will start to hassle you as soon as you move in. They’ll get your email and they won’t quit. If you’re interested in joining a religious organization, do some research and find the religious club you want to be a part of. And if your religion doesn’t have a club yet — create one!

9. Communication/Publication clubs

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Radio club, the school newspaper, you pick. There are all kinds of ways to get involved with clubs that are specifically for communication and publication. If you’re interested in becoming the school newspaper’s editor-in-chief, join early. If you’re interested in having your own radio show, joining early in your college career could benefit you later on.

10. Greek life

This is your choice. If you want to pay dues and rush a sorority or fraternity, go for it. I’m sure you’ll make some friends. You may or may not like the things you’re required to do/wear/attend. But you’ll have letters for life.

The most important thing to remember when looking for clubs to join on campus is to do something you actually enjoy. If there isn’t a club for what you’re interested in — like one footed hacky sack — create one! Usually, universities are lenient on what kinds of clubs can be created. As long as you have a faculty advisor, you should have the freedom to create any kind of club that you want!

There are clubs out there for every interest. Whether it’s video games or cereal eating, all it takes is a little research to find what you want to be a part of.

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