Being involved in student organizations is a great way to meet people, build your resume, and pursue your passion. You're sure to find one or two groups that spark a passion or fosters
an interest.
Types of student organizations
Students create, lead, and run their own organizations, so the number of possible groups is limitless. Students have started organizations focused on:
Professional growth and majors
Service and volunteerism
Ethnic and cultural heritage
Environmentalism and sustainability
Religion and spirituality
Social / Just for fun
Gender and Sexuality
Community Activism
Ways to connect with student organizations
There are a number of ways you can connect with a student organizations. Our office can always help, but here are a few ways you can start getting involved.
Check out the Student Group Directory. You'll find a list of all of our
organizaitons and contact information for their student leaders.
Visit the Student Involvement Fair at the beginning of each semester (August & January) in the La Verna Commons Lobby. Student Organizations are invited to display information
and recruit new members. The Student Involvement Fair is a great way to check out what's happening outside of the classroom and to join an organization!
Watch the walls for flyers featuring events sponsored by student organizations.
Stop in or e-mail our office. Student Activities & Leadership is in Founders Hall 110 or you can contact us at any time at studentactivities@alverno.edu.
Starting a new student organization
If you have an interest that doesn't fit any of our esisting organizations, you have another great option. Students can start a new organization and we can help. The process is
easy.
Contact the Director of Student Activities & Leadership, Tom Bottoms, at 414-382-6459 or tom.bottoms@alverno.edu and set up a meeting to discuss your new organization!
Below are some commonly needed resources for current studnet organization leaders. You can:
Request additional event or conference funding from Student Government here.
Get a downloadable copy of the Student Organization Handbook here.
Get an overview of the student organization budget request process here. These are last year's documents, but they will
give you an idea.
Reserve space on campus for meetings or events here. Because of COVID restrictions, for the moment, please continue
e-mailing space requests to tom.bottoms@alverno.edu.
