Student Organizations
Student organizations are created to enrich the academic and co-curricular interests of students. Students hold all leadership positions and are offered guidance by a faculty or staff advisor. Organizations can center on academics, social and global concerns, diversity and cultural issues, or community service and enable students to enrich their gifts and talents. The Office of Student Activities and Orientation Programs encourages students to make suggestions and develop new organizations that meet their needs and interests.
The following is a list of clubs/student organizations. If you don't see a club for you, see the Office of Student Activities and Orientation Programs for information on how to start a new one.
Student Organizations
Best Buddies
Best Buddies provides an opportunity for college students to be matched in one-to-one friendships with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a local chapter of the society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.
Business Society
This group focuses on developing business related ventures for students. Any student who wishes to expand their knowledge of the business world is welcome to join.
Class of 2010
All seniors are members of the Class of 2010. This group helps coordinate senior activities including Senior Week, Baccalaureate, Commencement, community service and fund-raising events.
Class of 2011
All juniors are members of the Class of 2011. This group helps coordinate junior activities including Investiture and social, community service, social and fund-raising events.
Class of 2012
All sophomores are members of the Class of 2012. This group helps to coordinate sophomore activities including the Ring and Pin Ceremony, community service, social and fund-raising events.
Class of 2013
All first year students are members of the Class of 2013. This group helps to coordinate first-year student activities, community service, social and fundraising events.
Dance Ensemble
This group is open to any interested, qualified dancer. The Dance Ensemble rehearses regularly and performs in a variety of campus ceremonies and annual recitals.
Jays Against Cancer (JAC)
JAC is a national collaboration of college students, faculty and staff dedicated to fighting cancer, volunteering for the American Cancer Society and improving college communities by instating and supporting programs of American Cancer Society.
Latin American Student Organization (L.A.S.O)
The purpose of the Latin American Student Organization is to enhance and contribute to the lives of the Latin Americans and all members of the SJC community.
Gay Straight Alliance (G.S.A)
The purpose of the Gay Straight Alliance is to oppose discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; to provide a forum for disclosure, discussion and the exchange of views; and to support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students of Saint Joseph College through programs that educate the College community about respect for the dignity of all individuals.
Nutrition Club
This club, open to all nutrition majors and any interested student, provides information regarding good nutrition and healthy eating.
Queenes Companye
Membership in the Saint Joseph College Queenes Companye is open to all interested students. The Queenes Companye works to bring together organization members and the surrounding community through the appreciation of theater.
Saint Joseph College Choir
The Saint Joseph College Choir is open to interested students. This group rehearses regularly and performs at various campus ceremonies including the Festival of Lights as well as a joint performance with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
Saint Joseph College Instrumental Ensemble
The Instrumental Ensemble is for students who play a musical instrument. For more information, contact Michael-Thomas Gilman.
Social Work Student Collaborative
The Social Work Student Collaborative engages in activities which strengthen the local community and assists Saint Joseph College Social Work Department in its mission.
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors is a group of students, advised by the Admissions Office, who serve as tour guides for prospective students and their families.
Student Programming and Events Council (S.P.E.C.)
S.P.E.C. is responsible for providing diverse programming of recreational, social, cultural, and educational activities that reflect the varied interests of SJC students and the community at large. This organization designs an activities calendar that supports and complements the mission of the college. Membership is open to all interested students. For more information please call 860.231.6725 or e-mail.
Student Nurse Association (S.N.A.)
This association, open to all nursing majors, provides information regarding the nursing profession, careers, and new developments in the field. It also sponsors a variety of programs including the annual Pinning Ceremony.
Voices of Praise Gospel Choir
Open to all students, the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir contributes to the development of faith within the College community through the performance of gospel music.
Women Helping Women
Women Helping Women strives to bring women's issues to light on the SJC campus. Additionally, the group brings programs and speakers to campus that cover a number of topics as they relate to women's issues.
