The following is a list of Rowan Universities clubs and organizations, broken down by category. To view a list of clubs and organizations alphabetically, please click here.
Academic
Cultural
Environmental
Film/Media
Greek Organizations
Honor Societies
Political
Publications
Religious
Service
Special Interests
Technological
Theatre/Dance
ACADEMIC
Accounting Society- Promotes the profession of accounting and invites guest speakers to campus.
Advertising Club (Ad Club)- Comprised of Advertising majors, creates networking opportunities, and it is a chapter of the Advertising Federation.
American Chemical Society- National organization that is comprised of chemistry, biology, and physics majors.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers- National society of chemical engineers that is dedicated to the professional development and interest in the field.
American Marketing Association- An organization comprised of marketing majors that brings speakers to talk about issues effecting the field.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)- National society of civil engineers that is dedicated to the development of engineering: socially and in competition.
Athletic Training Club- Promotes the interests of athletics and athletic training.
Biology Club- Promotes the interest of biology and invites speaker to discuss issues within the field.
Bureau of Business Association (BOBA)- This an umbrella organization for all of the business organizations. Made up of representatives from all eight business organizations.
Ceramics Guild- This organization is meant to educate students on ceramic arts.
Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO)- This organization is made up of Entrepreneurship majors and students interested in working as future entrepreneurs.
Early Childhood Education Club (P)- Comprised of Early Childhood Education major who are interested in
Elementary Education Club- Organization made up of Elementary Education majors working towards professional development.
Financial Management Association (FMA)- Promotes the duties and responsibilities of being a Finance major.
Health and Exercise Science Club (HES Club)- This organization helps to give professional development in the HES major and seeks to assist future teachers with creative ideas in the field.
Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)- National organization that promotes electrical engineering professional and technical society.
Management Information System Club (MIS Club)- An organization comprised of MIS majors that tour facilities and attends networking events. They also provide tutoring to MIS students.
National Art Education Association (NAEA)- The national association of art educators.
National Association of Music Educators (MENC)- National organization of future music educators, attends conferences, and holds benefit concerts.
National Wellness Institute (NWI)- An organization of Health and Exercise Science majors seeking to promote professional development and interest within the fields of health and exercise science.
Philosophy Club- An organization that is comprised of students who wish to develop philosophical studies and discuss topics from the field.
Physics Club-Comprised of students within the major of Physics or have an interest in the field.
Piano Forum- The organization serves as an outlet for piano majors to share concerns about the pianistic art. Professional pianists are invited to teach lessons and techniques to club members.
Pre-Law Society- An organization comprises of students interested in the field of law. They have speakers attend meetings and discuss issues with in the legal field. They organization an annual Law School Fair.
Pre-Professional Society- An organization featuring pre-med, pre-chiropractor, and pre-dental students that ask representatives from medical and dental school to come and speak to their professions.
Psychology Alliance- An organization of Psychology majors and promotes the psychological field. Guest speakers are invited to speak to the group.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)- Society of Public Relations majors that work on professional development through bringing in professionals from the field to offer assistance and guidance for their current and future endeavors.
Rowan Forensics Team - public speaking and oral interpretation organization. Society of the Advancement of Managers (SAM)- A society that offers valuable forms for people in the management and business fields. Students are given an overview of the business world and offer valuable tips on resumes, interviewing, and more.
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)- A national organization that provides Human Resource Management guidance for the profession, promotes professional development.
Society of Women Engineers- This organization seeks to promotes women’s interests in the field of engineering. The organization promotes diversity and invites speakers to attend meetings.
Sociology Club- An organization that seeks to promote sociology and involvement in the community.
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)- This organization brings awareness to issues facing students and adults with disabilities. The organization works on charitable works.
Student History Association- An organization of students involved in the history major. The club works in conjunction with Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honors Society.
Students for Literacy- This organization focuses on educating the university about issues involving literacy for the purposes of serving the professional community of educators.
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CULTURAL
Asian Cultural Association- Organization that promotes the Asian cultural through educational and social activities. Workshops are held by the club throughout the year.
Black Cultural League (BCL)- This organizations helps to increase social awareness of the issues facing black students on campus.
Council for African American Studies- An organization that is involved with issue facing African Americans, psychology, and the family.
Gay-Straight Alliance- The GSA serves serves as a confidential support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) students, as well as straight students who support the GLBT community. It also serves to promote awareness of GLBT issues through on-campus events, social activities for GLBT and allied students.
LUCY/VOX- An organization that serves as the university’s feminist club that works in conjunction with the national organization of women that deals with issues of women’s rights and modern problems facing women.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)- A national organization that is aimed at ensuring social justice and ensuring the voice of African American’s are heard.
National Hispanic Business Association (NHBA)- A business association that promotes leadership within the Hispanic community and helps to bring a variety of diverse speakers to campus.
Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness (SOCA) (P)- An organization that promotes the Caribbean culture through awareness.
United Latino Association (ULA)- An organization to increase of the awareness of Latin culture and issues. Discussions are held throughout the year.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
Glassboro Environmental Organization (GEO) (P)- This organization raises awareness on environmental issues on and around campus and increase activism amongst the Rowan community.
New Jersey Water Environmental Association- RU Chapter (P)- This organization promotes student interests in the environment, water, waste water treatment, global pollution, mitigation, and other topics. The organization also exchanges ideas with the NJWEA.
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FILM/MEDIA
Rowan Anime Club- Organization that promotes Japanese animation, movies, videos, media, and culture.
Cinema Workshop- This film organization assists students in small film and video productions. It is designed to teach a variety of production-related skills. The workshop sponsors cinema-related educational experiences.
Sci-Fi Fantasy Club- This organization brings students together that have an interest in the science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc. Students educate each other on these interests and take part in activities that include movie nights, and theme nights.
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GREEK ORGANIZATIONS
Inter-Greek Council (IGC)- Umbrella organization overseeing ALL Greek organization on campus, helping with Greek Week and other events on campus.
Phi Mu Alpha- Men’s music fraternity.
Inter-Fraternal Council – Governing Body for IFC Fraternities
IFC Fraternities:
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Chi Rho
Delta Chi
Phi Kappa Psi
Phi Kappa Sigma
Sigma Pi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
National Panhellenic Conference- Governing body for the NPC Sororities
NPC Sororities:
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Epsilon Phi
Delta Phi Epsilon
Phi Sigma Sigma
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Theta Phi Alpha
Rho Lambda- Dedicated to recognizing leadership qualities in Panhellenic women.
National Panhellenic Council- Governing body for the NPHC Organizations
NPHC Organizations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Phi Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Iota Phi Theta
Phi Beta Sigma
Omega Psi Phi
Zeta Phi Beta
Greek Independence Council- Governing body for Multicultural Organizations
Multicultural Organizations:
Chi Upsilon Sigma
Lambda Theta Alpha
Lambda Theta Phi
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HONOR SOCIETIES
Alpha Phi Sigma- National Law and Justice Honors Society, ‘
Alpha Psi Omega- National Theatrical Honors Society, requires at least a 2.5 GPA.
Gamma Chi Sigma- Natiional Law and Justice Honors Society, helps students to get into professions related to the fields of law and justice.
Golden Key International Honors Society- An internationally known honors society that requires a 3.5 GPA. It is open to juniors and seniors with at least 60 credits. Members possess strong moral character.
Kappa Delta Pi- Education Honors Society geared towards the promotion of literacy service, academics and the professional development of its members.
Lambda Pi Eta- Communication Honor Society that required a 3.2 GPA.
Mortar Board- Senior Honors Society that is open all majors with at least a 3.5 GPA and above, serving the campus and local area with community service.
Order of Omega- Greek Academic Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta- Historical Honors Society, hold history panels and helps to serve historical interests of and around the Rowan community.
Tau Beta Pi- Engineering Honors Society
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POLITICAL
Democrat Club- (P)- An organization that helps to promotes the Democratic Party on campus.
Progressive Student Alliance- (P)- This organization’s goal is to become an activist-oriented student group that builds positive change on and off campus.
Rowan Students for Life- (P)-This organization’s goal is to organization and activate pro-life students on campus. Members work to save the lives threatened by induced abortion, euthanasia, and the destruction of human embryos for research. Members seeks to promote respect for human life at the university, educate and help those in need to inform the life is a promising choice.
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PUBLICATIONS
Avant- Literary magazine which accepts student poetry, short stories, and pictures for publication in its magazine.
Bureau of Student Publications- Umbrella organizations of all five publication groups on campus.
Image- Produces the senior yearbook.
The Gallery- Student run publication for artwork, any student that wishes to submit artwork is able.
The Whit- A student run weekly publication issued weekly, for students by students.
Venue- Quarterly printed publication; it is an alternative news/humor publication.
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RELIGIOUS
Chi Alpha- Christian outreach organization that serves as a Protestant, Pentecostal campus ministry.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (P)- Organization impacts athletes and coaches through their Christian beliefs. The FCA ministry encourages, equips, and empowers athletes.
Hillel- An organization that focuses on the Jewish culture and religion.
New Life Ministry- An organizations who focuses on spiritual teachings and physical values. Organization facilitates worship, song and dance, community outreach, and prayer. Members are also involved in gossip choir, and praise ministry.
Catholic Campus Ministry- Catholic organization that strives to provide educational and social events to all students. Masses are held on Sundays and free home cooked meals are given weekly.
Rowan Christian Fellowship- RCF is a campus based ministry and fellowship that’s devoted to strengthening college students’ walk with the Lord and spreading the Word of God out to the world. RCF holds weekly group meetings and special events. All students are welcome to attend.
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SERVICE
Circle K- An organization that is a part of the national Kiwantis International Group. The chapter works on community service projects throughout the state.
Colleges Against Cancer (P)- An organization that works to bring awareness about cancer to the campus. This organization works to plan the annual Relay for Life event during the spring semester.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)- A volunteer organization comprised of students that provide emergency medical services to the Rowan community free of charge.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB)- A national organization that is decided to helping out third world countries with engineering and sanitation support.
Habitat for Humanity- This organization is a local chapter of the national organization that builds houses and works toward bettering the lives of the less fortunate.
Help Hotline- This organization answers phones and helps students with issues they may face, redirecting calls to appropriate help if need be.
Rowan Television Network (RTN)- This organization films other organizations’ events and shows and producing their own television shows that air on Channel 5.
Student University Programmers (SUP)- A student run programming board that plans/holds programs on and off campus for students. This organization holds live events, off-campus trips, special events, movie nights, arts and craft nights, and other unique programming.
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SPECIAL INTERESTS
Disney College Program Alumni Association (DCPAA) (P)- This organization’s goal is to promote the Disney College Program (DCP) and maintain an outstanding alumni chapter while allowing (DCP) participants to stay in touch.
Rowan Intramural Recreation Sports Association (RIRSA) (P)- This organization provides education and development to students to advance the quality of recreational programs. RIRSA promotes innovative and successful programming to increase the use of productivity of the Rowan Recreation Center.
Veteran Student Organization- This organization fosters a sense of belonging among veterans at the university through support, upholding veterans’ issues, and guide student veterans with employment after graduating college.
Victim’s Awareness- Organization that focuses on bringing awareness of victimization that occurs on and off campus.
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TECHNOLOGICAL
Networking Technology Club- This organization learns about the cutting edge technology and computer programming.
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THEATRE/DANCE
3D Dance Team- Dangerously Diverse Dancers, team for people who love to dance.
Bureau of Theatre and Dance (BOTDA)- Umbrella organizations in the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Campus Players- An on-campus theatre company that produces three major productions annually. The organization works towards enhancing the cultural development of the campus/
Dance Extensions- This organization broadens the dance performance opportunities for students at the university. The organization expands the appreciation and technique of the dance students through holding master classes. Two shows are held every year.
Lab Theatre- This organizations serves as a student selected, produced, and staffed theatre organization. It is a laboratory giving students experience in all aspects of theatre activity. Students experiment and explore different theatrical literature and styles.
Once Upon A Stage- This organization exposes and informs children to the arts. Productions are held including students and children throughout the year.
Rowan University Musical Theatre Company (RUMTC) (P)- This organization’s goal is to work to fund and produce musical theatre activities. This organization also promotes community involvement and education through musical theatre.
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