Clubs & Communities

Clubs and Organizations

Student organizations reflect the many cultures, identities, faiths, and interests that enrich our university community. Some celebrate a heritage or tradition; others bring together students with shared experiences or goals. Whatever your background, you’re welcome to join a group, explore something new, support your peers, or simply make friends. Curiosity and connection can start here. No matter a club's name or focus, every organization is open to every student.

Empire State University Club and Organization Information

There are a few different paths you can take when looking to form a student group at SUNY Empire. The three types of groups we recognize are:

  • Interest Groups: Students who meet to discuss common interests.
  • Clubs: Officially recognized groups of students who elect leadership positions and are able to apply for funding to support initiatives and activities.
  • Organizations: Officially recognized body of students affiliated with an outside group (ex. honor society), a specific university department, or a governance group.

Empire State University is committed to enhancing the curricular and co-curricular experience of students. We have established processes to assist students in developing and sustaining student groups.

Contact studentlife@sunyempire.edu if you have questions or would like to begin the process of forming a student group at SUNY Empire.

 

SUNY Empire Connects  is a collection of live, virtual programs intended to provide our student community with multiple live, virtual engagement opportunities on a term by term basis. As in-person events begin to be offered, those also will be listed on SUNY Empire Connects.

If an existing student group has any upcoming events, open office hours, or open meetings, those will all be listed via the SUNY Empire Connects platform. All students are welcome to join, so check them out!

 

Questions?

For questions regarding clubs and organizations at Empire State University, contact the Office of Student Life at studentlife@sunyempire.edu.

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