Participation in student organizations provides students with an opportunity to build connections, network within the community, plan activities, and gain practical experience that complements the academic programs. New clubs can be established based on the interests of current students. If you are interested in creating a new organization, visit the Student Activities Office to pick up a “Starting an Organization” packet.
Penn State Schuylkill offers many opportunities for students to join clubs and organizations. With more than 30 organizations to choose from, all students can find something that interests them. Please contact the Office of Student Activities at 385-6246 for more information.
Penn State Schuylkill has more than 30 registered student organizations including:Adult Student Organization
The Adult Student Organization supports the needs and concerns of Adult Learners. This group also plans trips and events that involve students and their families.
The Alliance
The Gay- Straight Alliance of Penn State Schuylkill plans and promotes programs and initiatives that support a safe environment for all students.
The Anime Club
The Anime Club enjoys watching Japanese animations through examining films and providing discussions.
Blue & White Society
The Blue & White Society is the student organization of the Alumni Society. The Blue & White Society supports The Pennsylvania State University and its future, current, and past students and friends of the University.
Business Society
The Business Club provides opportunities for out-of-class involvement and networking. The club offers opportunities to gain experience in the business field as well as make contacts with responsible business leaders.
Caribbean Cultural Organization
The Caribbean Cultural Organization promotes the cultural structure and diversity of the Caribbean. This organization motivates students to become aware and accept other cultures.
Choir
The Voices of Schuylkill is to provide an outlet for a variety of musical styles to the PSU Schuylkill students, and to display that talent within the campus and surrounding community.
Cheerleaders
The cheerleaders support and enhance the Penn State Varsity Schuylkill Basketball program. The Cheerleaders promote and encourage Penn State pride, leadership, integrity, honesty, academic growth, and school spirit.
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice Club provides out-of-class experiences for students that complement their academic programs including trips, lectures, and special speakers.
Environmental & Biology Club
The environmental club promotes recycling and helps to lead the discussion opportunities to improve the environment.
Faith Alive provides opportunities for study and discussion of the Bible, as well as worship, prayer, fellowship, encouragement and spiritual development.
Fencing Club
The Fencing Club provides opportunities to learn and practice the sport of fencing.
Fitness
The Fitness Club promotes wellness and fitness activities, as well as sponsors special events like the Gladiator Games and Risky Business Game Show.
Future Educators Club
The Future Educators Club fosters and enhances interest in the teaching profession. Students plan activities and events that provide the opportunity for students to gain insight and skills through outreach activities.
IST Club
The Information, Science and Technology Club provide students with exposure to emerging technology. The club assists students in becoming aware of opportunities within the technology field.
Keystone Honor Society
The Keystone Honor Society recognizes students with exemplary academic records, as well as outstanding service to the community.
Library Student Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board advises and helps promote the library programs. This group sponsors fundraisers to support and improve initiatives on campus.
Lion Ambassadors
Lion Ambassadors assist with student recruitment and are goodwill ambassadors for Penn State. This organization assists with all the Open Houses.
Martial Arts
The Martial Arts Club teaches and applies different styles of martial arts. The focus of the organization is self-defense and appreciation for the various forms of martial arts.
NAACP
The NAACP supports awareness and understanding of all cultures and promotes social justice and equality.
Nittany Players
The Nittany Players, Penn State Schuylkill’s Drama Club, presents musicals, plays and attends theater workshops and events that promote understanding and involvement in theater arts.
Outdoors
The Outdoors Club sponsors trips that involve skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Pre-Health Professional Organizations
The Pre-Health Professional Organization helps to further the professional, academic and social development of those who are interested in the health-related careers and conducted health-related professional development.
Programming Board
Students can assist with planning, promoting and developing special events and programs through the Office of Student Activities.
Psychology
The Psychology Club assists students with an interest in psychology. The club develops skills that will complement the academic programs, as well as provide opportunities for networking and application of classroom theories.
Quiet Storm Step Team
The purpose of this organization is to encourage and enhance performance, sel-respect, self-esteem and pride.
Radiology
The Radiology Club enhances members' education by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Religious and Philosophical Forum
RAPF explores the interaction between Western philosophy and religion. The forum offers the opportunity for a continuous dialogue to explore basic issues in religion and philosophy.
Student Programming Board
Students can assist with planning, promoting and developing special events and programs through the Office of Student Activities.
Residence Council
The Residence Life Council represents resident students' concerns and opinions to staff, faculty and administration. The council also organizes activities for resident students. Membership is open to all students living in the Nittany Apartments.
Tennis
The tennis Club provides opportunities for its members to learn, play and enjoy tennis.
The Schuylkill Times
The Schuylkill Times is Penn State Schuylkill's student newspaper. Published throughout the year, students can gain experience in layout, photography, editing and writing skills.
Strictly Business Dance Team
The Dance Team expresses dance in a positive and diverse way.
United Minority Leaders
UML plans and promotes activities that add value and purpose to the campus community. Annually, UML plans a fashion show, talent show, coffeehouse and Black History Month Celebration
Student Government Association
The purpose of the SGA is to represent students’ interests and concerns to administration and to provide information and awareness for student issues. The SGA Senate consists of four committees: Multicultural Affairs, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Campus Improvement.