Registered Student Organizations
UMass Amherst has one of the largest and most diversified student activities programs in the country. With over 200 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) there are probably several that would interest you, no matter your tastes. RSOs are great places to meet new people, get real world experience, and feel at home. There are RSOs based on academic interests, ethnic and cultural RSOs, arts and media groups, honor societies, political groups, religious RSOs, and sporty RSOs. And that’s just the beginning. Plus, if you don’t find one that fits your needs, you can start a new one like Humans Organized for Wolves’ Lives (HOWL) or the Luge Club.
In addition, you are not limited to UMass Amherst student organizations. You can join groups at any of the five colleges. The Five Colleges website can lead you to a comprehensive listing of student clubs and organizations associated with all of their schools.
A Sampling of UMass Amherst RSOs
- Amnesty International
- Asian American Student Association
- The Bicycle Co-op
- Japanese Animation & Manga Society
- The National Society of Black Engineers
- The Outing Club
- The Republican Club
- Student Government Association
- The UMass Theatre Guild
- WMUA Radio Stations
- Women in Sports Management
