The Epic Categorical Guide to Student Organizations
Getting involved in student orgs is one of the best ways to meet friends and enrich your college experience. Here’s an A-Z guide on the different types of student orgs is an easy way to start your involvement journey:
Academic and Professional
Are you looking for an organization that gives you opportunities in your future career? Explore Academic and Professional orgs. These organizations can help you meet people with similar career goals, network with professionals, and help you with job and internship opportunities.
Cultural
Cultural organizations are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in your different cultures or celebrate your own. From the different cultural student unions to the various language and dance clubs, there are many ways to get involved with different cultures at Grand Valley.
Fraternities & Sororities
Ready, set, rush! These historic organizations are dedicated to public service and building a brother/sisterhood for college students. Explore LakerLink for a complete list of chapters that are active at GVSU or check out Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Professional Fraternities
Professional fraternities provide the opportunities of an academic & professional organization and the community of a fraternity or sorority. These organizations provide professional development, academic programming, and job/internship opportunities while building a sister/brotherhood network for its students.
Interfaith
If you are looking for an organization where you can cultivate and share your spirituality, try one of the many different interfaith organizations. Interfaith organizations are dedicated to providing a space for students to develop their relationship with their religion and offer guidance to students who are looking for mentors.
Media
For students who love getting involved behind the scenes, try a media organization! These organizations make and develop content for TV, radio, or print that showcase the amazing things going on across campus.
Performing Arts
If you shine under the spotlight, join a performing arts organization. These student organizations provide spaces for students who are interested in singing, music, comedy, dancing, acting, and slam poetry with opportunities for them to perform for others.
Service & Advocacy
Do you want to give back to other communities and hone your advocacy skills? Service & Advocacy organizations expose students to opportunities to volunteer and provide resources for protests and other advocacy events.
Special Interest
It’s nice to have some company with the same hobbies. Special Interest organizations create spaces for students to find community at GVSU while doing the things they love the most.
Sports
Feeling sporty? Join one of the 38 sports organizations in your preferred sport for some healthy and competitive fun!
Finding your community can be challenging in college, but exploring different opportunities can be easier within these categories. If none of the 400+ orgs catch your eye, start your own organization with just a few simple steps!