Student Organizations

Student organizations are an integral part of the SU community

Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, there are student organizations that fit your interests. We have 60+ student organizations! If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can even start your own!

Questions? Contact Assistant Director of Student Engagement Autumn Pryor at autumn.pryor@syria-events.com.

Student Organization Resources

Starting a New Student Organization

2024-2025 Student Organization Registration

Items needed to register:

Student organization name
Student organization description (1-2 sentences)
Officer names and emails (President, Treasurer, and SGA Representative required)
Faculty/Staff Advisor name and email
Student organization constitution
Student organization poster

Important links and documents:

Student Organization Forms

General Resources	Student Organization 2024-25 Guidebook Event Planning FAQ Officer/Advisor Change Form
Fundraising Resources	Sales, Fundraising, and Solicitation Form Check Receipt Form (post-fundraiser) Student Organizations & Fundraising Fundraiser Proposal Template
Bank Account Resources	Organization Bank Account (NEW) Request Form Organization Bank Account (TRANSFER) Request Form
SGA Funding Resources	SGA Finance Commission Request Form SGA Funding Guidelines

Important contacts:

Student Organizations: Autumn Pryor autumn.pryor@syria-events.com
Student Government Association: sga@syria-events.com
SGA Finance Commission: sgafinance@syria-events.com
Marketing & Communications: Walker Speer studentlife@syria-events.com
Club Sports: Matt Levy clubsports@syria-events.com
Outdoor Adventure and Recreation: Christine O’Neill coneill@syria-events.com

Reserving space:

Use Coursedog to reserve space on campus.

Graduate Organizations:

Health Professions Building (HPB): Jackie Hott jhott@syria-events.com
- Pharmacy at HPB: Sandra Christen schriste@syria-events.com
Loudoun location: Jonathan Williams jonathan.williams@syria-events.com

Student Organization Advisors

Important links and documents:

Important contacts:

Student Organizations: Autumn Pryor autumn.pryor@syria-events.com.
Student Government Association: sga@syria-events.com
SGA Finance Commission: sgafinance@syria-events.com
Marketing & Communications: Walker Speer studentlife@syria-events.com
Conduct & Community Standards: Holli Phillips hphillip@syria-events.com

Student Organization Policies

Adam's Law & Anti-Hazing Policy

Shenandoah University prohibits encouraging, facilitating, or allowing hazing by any organization or individual. The Student Code of Conduct includes sections on Hazing but may also be pursued by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement if it does not reach the level of a conduct violation.

Hazing is defined as “any action or situation requiring inappropriate behavior, creating an atmosphere of servitude or allowing potentially dangerous, demeaning, humiliating, ridiculing, or degrading activities regardless of intent or consent of the participant(s), by a group or a member of a group on an individual as a part of membership or initiation.”

Enacted in Virginia in 2022, Adam’s Law was created to strengthen institutional policies and education around hazing and requires all colleges and universities to post on their website all reports of violations of anti-hazing policies and laws.

To review Shenandoah’s hazing policy, please visit the Non-Academic Policies in the institution catalog.

In accordance with Section 23.1-822 of the Code of Virginia (a portion of “Adam’s Law,” effective July 1, 2022), Shenandoah University maintains a public report of actual findings of violations of the University’s Student Code of Conduct and/or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing that are reported to campus authorities or local law enforcement.

Spring 2023: Zero (0) violations of the University’s Hazing Policy, or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing.
Fall 2022: Zero (0) violations of the University’s Hazing Policy, or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing.
Spring 2022: Spring 2023: Zero (0) violations of the University’s Hazing Policy, or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing.
Fall 2021: Spring 2023: Zero (0) violations of the University’s Hazing Policy, or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing.
Spring 2021: Spring 2023: Zero (0) violations of the University’s Hazing Policy, or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing.
Fall 2020: Spring 2023: Zero (0) violations of the University’s Hazing Policy, or of federal or state laws pertaining to hazing.

Student Organization Conduct & High Risk Activities

As student-led organizations, all student organizations must adhere to the Code of Conduct. In addition, Shenandoah University recommends student organizations participate only in events and activities directly related to the purpose of the organization, and avoid participating in high risk events or activities of any kind. If student organizations are interested in pursuing high risk activities, officers should work through the Shenandoah Outdoor and Adventure Recreation program for information on best practices, and should only work through reputable contracted providers where proper training and insurance is provided since insurance will not be available through the university. Student organizations that engage in group activities that may be considered high risk should have in place protocol for such activities and should use waivers. Examples of high risk activities includes but are not limited to:

Bungee jumping
Climbing walls
Diving
High Ropes
Rafting
Skiing
SkyDiving
Spelunking

For questions, please connect with Holli Phillips at hphillip@syria-events.com.

Sales, Solicitation, and Fundraising Policy

Individuals and student organizations planning to conduct sales, solicitations and fundraising activities on or off campus and/or requiring a contractual agreement with non-Shenandoah agencies, must obtain the written approval of the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. Non-students and non-Shenandoah related individuals and organizations may not sell or solicit on Shenandoah University property without written authorization from the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement. No door-to-door solicitation is permitted.

Any authorized sales, solicitations and fundraising activities are subject to applicable Shenandoah University regulations and local, state and federal laws. Requests may be approved for a specific area on campus or for all pre-approved off-campus-locations. No solicitation shall interfere or conflict with the mission of the Shenandoah University. Any profits derived from sales, solicitations and fundraising activities on and off campus must be used for a purpose consistent with Shenandoah University policy and with the purpose of the sponsoring student organization.

Any monetary exchange must first be approved by submitting a request through the Sales, Solicitation, and Fundraising Form.

Interested in joining a student organization?

View the full list of student organizations in the table below. The list is updated periodically and can be filtered for primary student population and location. Click the plus icon to see the full description for each organization.

To get connected to a student organization, fill out this interest form.

Status	Student Organization	Short Name	Primary Population	Location(s)	Categories	Description
Active	Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy	AMCP	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional \| Special Interest	To empower its members to serve society by using sound medication management principles and strategies to improve health care for all.
Active	Alpha Psi Omega	APO	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts \| Greek Lettered Organization \| Honorary	The purpose is to stimulate interest in Theater at Shenandoah University and to secure for Shenandoah University all of the advantages provided by a National Honorary Dramatic Society.
Active	American College of Clinical Pharmacy	ACCP	Graduate	HPB.	Academic/Professional \| Special Interest	Our student chapter of ACCP focuses on serving our community and strengthening our clinical pharmacy knowledge.
Active	American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists	APhA-ASP	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional \| Special Interest	The mission of the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy.
Active	Black Acting Methods Society	BAMS	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Cultural Diversity \| Fine/Creative Arts \| Special Interest	The primary mission of the Black Acting Methods Society is to educate, re-educate, recuperate and disseminate the vast contributions of Africans and African Americans to the field of performing arts.
Active	Black Student Union	BSU	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Cultural Diversity	To become a professionally organized body of students on the campus that deals with integrating minority culture into the standards of the University.
Active	Catholic Campus Ministry	CCM	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Religious	It shall be the purpose of Catholic Campus Ministry to provide and welcome Shenandoah University students to learn and be open about the Catholic faith and to allow Shenandoah Catholic students to grow together in their Catholic faith through fellowship, worship, prayer, and service.
Active	Chinese Students and Scholars Association	CSSA	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity	To help all students and scholars to study, work and live in SU; To assist SU in the administrative management of Chinese students; To act as a platform for dialogue and exchange of Chinese students and scholars of SU; To actively carry out various cultural exchanges with schools and all walks of life active.
Active	Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity	COTAD	Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity \| Academic/Professional \| Service \| Special Interest	To empower occupational therapy leaders to engage in practices that increase justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI); anti-racism and anti-oppression for a transformative occupational therapy profession.
Active	Delight Ministry Chapter	Delight	Undergraduate	WIN	Religious	Delight is a college women's ministry that seeks to cultivate Christ-centered community to foster vulnerability and transform stories.
Active	Dieverse Games For Diverse People	DGDP	Undergraduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity \| Special Interest \| Sports/Recreation	🎲verse (pronounced the same as Diverse) is a club that is dedicated to increasing the diversity of the tabletop gaming community.
Active	Disability Advocacy Committee	DAC	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity	A non-judgmental, safe space led by and for disabled people where you know everyone understands the experiences of being disabled and the issues that it comes with. We strive to engage in advocacy centered on dismantling ableism and engaging folks in constructive dialogue and collective action.
Active	Environmental and Sustainability Club	ESC	Undergraduate	WIN	Service	ESC strives to take action in making our campus and community more sustainable and promoting an appreciation for the environment through outdoor activities.
Pending	Esports Experience for Professionals	EXP	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional	This club serves to provide its members with professional development experience in the world of esports. This club is targeted at careers in esports, but is open to any and all students.
Active	Estudiantes Unidos	EU	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity	Estudiantes Unidos seeks to promote the Hispanic/Latinx heritage through cultural, educational, and social activities while creating a sense of community among our members on campus. Members are encouraged to explore Hispanic/Latinx culture and serve the community through various community service projects throughout each school year.
Active	Fellowship of Christian Athletes	FCA	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Religious	Uniting athletes, non-athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff through faith-based lessons to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ by providing an atmosphere of unity and teamwork.
Active	Food Recovery Network	FRN	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Special Interest	Food Recovery Network at Shenandoah University is here on campus to empower the next generation of student leaders to create, innovative and sustainable solutions to hunger. Fighting Waste. Feeding People.
Active	Harambee Gospel Choir	Harambee	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity \| Fine/Creative Arts \| Religious	To enlighten the spiritual growth amongst students as well as encouraging diversity through gospel music. To create an atmosphere of fellowship and fun through song.
Pending	Harmonizing Hornets	HaHo	Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts	Student A Cappella Group
Active	HERcules Lift Club	HLC	Undergraduate	WIN	Sports/Recreation	A weightlifting club meant for female identifying and nonbinary students who may not be comfortable working out on their own. A club meant to help lift other women up and encourage each other.
Active	Hornets' Nest Student Theatre		Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts	Each year, this group will produce one published musical. It will be completely cast, directed, designed, choreographed, and produced by students - bringing new experiences and enriching their lives in a way that might influence their career goals.
Active	Hypnos Theatre and Performance	HTP	Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts	Hypnos is a Student run Theater and Performance group, working towards furthering inclusivity in terms of gender and diversity through performance in the Winchester community. We want to give a voice to people from varied artistic backgrounds a safe space to collaborate, and innovate to tell their stories, or give a new take on already existing voices.
Active	Industry Pharmacists Organization	IPhO	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional	Shenandoah IPhO members are recognized as the best prepared among all student pharmacists to pursue pharmaceutical industry-focused career opportunities. These students have an excellent working knowledge of common industry pharmacist roles.
Pending	Intrafraternity Council	IFC	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional	This organization aims to run the rush process and intrafraternity events in the pharmacy program.
Active	International Students Association	ISA	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity	The International Students Association is a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters global understanding. We provide a supportive environment for international students to connect, share their experiences, and engage in cultural exchange. Whether you are an international student or someone interested in global cultures, our club welcomes you to be part of our dynamic community.
Active	Kappa Kappa Psi	KKY	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Fine/Creative Arts \| Service	Co-ed service music fraternity that promotes the existence and welfare of the college and university bands and to cultivate at large a wholesome respect for their activities and achievements.
Active	National Community Pharmacists Association	NCPA	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional	To offer student pharmacists opportunities to broaden educational experience especially as it relates to independent and community pharmacy.
Active	Nursing Christian Fellowship	NCF	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Religious	Nursing Christian Fellowship is a community of nursing students that strive to understand the calling God has placed upon our lives to love His people, be His hands, and have a network of faith to turn to.
Active	Phi Delta Chi - Beta Pi	PDC	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional \| Greek Lettered Organization	PDC is a professional pharmacy fraternity dedicated to service, leadership development, and brotherhood.
Active	Phi Lambda Sigma	PLS	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional \| Greek Lettered Organization \| Honorary	Pharmacy Leadership Society
Active	Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia - Nu Psi Chapter	PMA	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Greek Lettered Organization	The object of Phi Mu Alpha shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America, and a loyalty to the alma mater.
Active	Political Science Society	PSS	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional	The organization is a student organization within the Shenandoah University community. It is the purpose of the Political Science Society to promote political science through programs, field trips and such other activities designed to pique student interest in political science, assist students of Shenandoah University in the study of the discipline and prepare them for post graduate job opportunities in career related fields.
Active	Pre Health Professions Club	PHPC	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional	The Pre-Health Professions Club supports and encourages the students of Shenandoah University in their endeavors to enter the life science and health care industry as physical therapists, pharmacists, physician assistants, physicians, occupational therapists, and other health care providers. The PHPC strives to instill in future health and life sciences professionals the importance of volunteerism and an understanding and appreciation of other professions in the health and life sciences community.
Active	Pre-Med & Dentistry Club	PMDC	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional\| Special Interest	The purpose of the Pre-Med and Dentistry Club is to provide a sense of community among peers with similar aspirations and with an understanding that we are all at different points on this journey. This club will provide opportunities to acquire knowledge of processes needed to apply to medical school or dental school. Assistance and validation is a goal of the club to allow students to feel as though they have the ability to achieve their goals and succeed as a physician or dentist.
Active	Psychology Club	PC	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional	The Psychology Club is a special interest organization whose purpose is to encourage and stimulate its members in all fields of study, but particularly in psychology, and to advance the understanding of psychological issues and career related areas.
Active	Rho Chi Honor Society	Rho Chi	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional	The Rho Chi Society, the Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy, encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy.
Active	Shenaniangans	SNN	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts	A group that focuses on putting up original sketch comedy performances monthly. Allowing students the opportunity to direct, write, and perform for their peers.
Active	Shenandoah Backpacking Club	SBC	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Special Interest	This organization will provide Shenandoah University students opportunities to explore the breathtaking natural scenery in Virginia and surrounding states through overnight and/or multi-day backpacking trips. These trips will be student led, student selected, and will allow for members to responsibly experience the many outdoor recreational sites located near our school. Backpacking is cost-effective, mentally and physically rewarding, and facilitates connection between oneself, others, and nature.
Active	Shenandoah Conservatory National Association for Music Education	SC:NAfME	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Fine/Creative Arts	NAfME is the professional organization for all music educators. As a member of SC:NAfME, you will participate in activities and programs that will prepare you for your career as a musician teacher.
Active	Shenandoah Conservatory Student Council	SCSC	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts \| University Administrative Sponsored	We are a select group of dedicated students striving to work together with both students and faculty to bring together all factions within Shenandoah Conservatory.
Active	Shenandoah History Club	SHC	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Cultural Diversity \| Special Interest	Shenandoah History Club stimulates interest in history and works to restore, research, and investigate moments and places in History to help better understand our past. This club is open to not just those in the History program, but to anyone who is interested in learning more about humanity and its story. Members will be able to develop professional skills, support the community and its understanding of history, and casually enjoy all aspects of history.
Active	Shenandoah University Music Therapy Association	SUMTA	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Fine/Creative Arts	The purpose of the Shenandoah University Music Therapy Association (SUMTA) is to promote awareness, establishment, and growth of music therapy within Shenandoah University and the greater community.
Active	Shenandoah University Physician Assistant Student Society	SUPASS	Graduate	HPB, LOU	Academic/Professional	Benefit ourselves as PA students, our program and our community. Pursue integrity, equality, dignity and competence for the physician assistant as a health practitioner.
Active	Shenandoah Veterans & Supporters	SVS	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Special Interest	Shenandoah Veterans & Supporters is an inclusive group for all members of the Shenandoah community who are veterans, active duty, or who have an interest in supporting military members and their families.
Active	ShenCo Flute Club	SCFC	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Academic/Professional, Fine/Creative Arts, Special Interest	The purpose of this organization is to cultivate a community of flutists and flute enthusiasts at Shenandoah University, provide and promote opportunities for learning, performance, professional networking, and organizational leadership.
Active	Sigma Rho Delta	SRD	Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts \| Greek Lettered Organization \| Honorary	To promote unity within the dance department, promote interest in dance and to serve the community
Active	Sport Business Association	SBA	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Sports/Recreation	The Sport Business Association is a student run organization for undergraduate and graduate students that provides its members with opportunities to gain invaluable experience and knowledge within the field of sport management.
Active	Student National Pharmaceutical Association	SNPhA	Graduate	HPB,	Academic/Professional	SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions.
Active	Student Nurses Association	SNA LOU	Undergraduate	LOU	Academic/Professional	This organization aims to facilitate communication between students and current nurses, professors, and other healthcare professionals to provide a well-rounded experience through the nursing program and to aid in the development of the whole student.
Active	Student Nursing Association	SU SNA	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Special Interest \| University Administrative Sponsored	To foster a sense of community, educate, and inspire young nurses, promote leadership and professionalism within the Shenandoah University School of Nursing, and improve the community as a whole.
Active	Shenandoah University Nursing Mentors	SUNM	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional	Upperclass nursing students mentor and guide younger nursing students to success as they navigate their undergraduate program. The mentors will foster professionalism, leadership, and community between all nursing levels.
Active	Student Occupational Therapy Association (MSOT)	SOTA-MSOT	Graduate	LOU	Academic/Professional \| Cultural Diversity \| Service	To enhance the knowledge of the profession of occupational therapy through professional, educational, communal, and social activities. SOTA facilitates opportunities for leadership, professional development, social inclusion, and camaraderie.
Active	Student Occupational Therapy Association (OTD)	SOTA-OTD	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional \| Cultural Diversity \| Service	To enhance the knowledge of the profession of occupational therapy through professional, educational, communal, and social activities. SOTA facilitates opportunities for leadership, professional development, social inclusion, and camaraderie.
Active	Student Virginia Education Association: Aspiring Educators	SVEA-AE	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional	The Student Virginia Education Association- Aspiring Educators (SVEA-AE) is a professional pre-service teacher organization. The association gives opportunities for college students to explore education as a profession.
Active	SUrreal: Choreography Troupe	SUrreal	Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts	We are a choreography troupe generating opportunities for artists of all skill levels to create, improve and express themselves through the art of dance!
Active	SWARM Music Group	SWARM	Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts	SWARM is an organization focused on promoting original musicians on campus through recording, promotion and live events.
Active	Student Chapter of the Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists	SVSHP	Graduate	HPB	Academic/Professional	Our organization specializes in preparing student pharmacists who wish to explore and shape advancing roles in the universe of pharmacy.
Active	Student Government Association	SGA	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN, HPB, LOU	Special Interest \| University Administrative Sponsored	The Student Government Association is the advocacy group representing all Shenandoah students. SGA members are the students who lead the way toward making your campus experience memorable.
Active	The Haus of Hornets	HoH	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Cultural Diversity \| Fine/Creative Arts \| Special Interest	The Haus of Hornets is a student organization dedicated to drag culture and performance. Our mission is to bring the art of drag to Shenandoah University and provide the opportunity for people interested in practicing drag to practice in a safe space.
Active	The Hidden Opponent	THO	Undergraduate & Graduate	WIN	Special Interest \| Sports/Recreation	Together We Will Face #TheHiddenOpponent We are an advocacy group that raises awareness for student-athlete mental health and addresses the stigma within sports culture. We empower athletes around the world to face the hidden opponent together!
Active	The Loose Screws		Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts \| Special Interest	A rhythm tap group dedicated to teaching advanced tap dancing to interested performers.
Pending	Valley Star Media	VSM	Undergraduate	WIN	Academic/Professional \| Cultural Diversity \| Fine/Creative Arts \| Media \| Special Interest	Valley Star Media aims to establish and cultivate the love for TV, film, and the media arts through a network where local filmmakers, producers, and creatives can connect and work together.
Active	United States Institute of Theatre Technology	USITT	Undergraduate	WIN	Fine/Creative Arts \| Academic/Professional	USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) is a prominent professional organization in the field of performing arts and entertainment technology. Founded in 1960, it is dedicated to advancing education, collaboration, and innovation within the industry. It welcomes members from all backgrounds, including professionals, educators, students, and enthusiasts. USITT offers various programs, including an annual conference, publications, awards, and grants, making it a valuable resource for those involved in theatre technology and design in the United States.
Active	Waffle Wednesday	WW	Undergraduate	WIN	Special Interest	Social club intended to provide students with a comfortable place to meet others outside of sports, programs, etc, and bond over waffles and games.
Active	Young Life	YL	Undergraduate	WIN	Religious	Young Life at Shenandoah University is an organization that exists to introduce college students to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We want to show our fellow students what it looks like to be fully known and fully loved!