Student Organizations
With over 200 registered student organizations (RSOs) and co-curricular organizations, UMass Amherst covers a lot of ground and most interests. Joining a student organization is the ideal way to make yourself at home, get some experience, and simply have fun.
The groups include community service organizations, student government, ethnic and cultural groups, religious and spiritual organizations, fraternity and sororities, student run businesses, media related groups, groups that grow from academic interests, and groups dedicated to athletics and recreation, socializing, arts and entertainment, and politics.
Browse the list below or log into Campus Pulse for more information.
Campus Pulse Organizations
Cance House Council |
Cannabis Reform CoalitionThe Cannabis Reform Coalition's mission is to dispel the myths, lies and stigmas surrounding marijuana and to reform the unrighteous laws... |
Cape Verdean Student AllianceThe Cape Verdean Student Alliance is an Organization committed to the preservation of Cape Verdean culture and history, as well as support... |
Career ServicesWhether you are wondering where to begin, looking for an internship, or starting your job, Career Services will guide you through the... |
Cashin House Council |
Center for Education Policy & AdvocacyCEPA is an agency of the Student Government Association that collaborates with a variety of other campus departments, programs, RSOs, and... |
Center for Health PromotionHealth and wellbeing for the UMass Amherst community. |
Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student SuccessThe Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS) warmly welcomes you to the University of Massachusetts Amherst. CMASS... |
Center for Student BusinessesThe goal of the Center for Student Business (CSB) is to support the mission of the student -run businesses. Their mission is threefold: 1.... |
Center for Women and CommunityOur Mission To provide innovative and informed education, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and support services, that address the cause... |
Central Area GovernmentThe Area Government for the Central Residence Area, we organize, execute, and provide activies for anyone living in the Central Residence... |
Chadbourne/Greenough House Council |
Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Society |
Chess ClubUmass Chess Club Meets Thursdays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Blue Wall Free to join/play, players of all skill levels welcome(including... |
Chi Alpha Christian FellowshipChi Alpha is a great place to make friends, explore faith, and experience God! WE ARE NOT A FRAT. No booze, no dues.Our name comes from the... |
Chi OmegaChi Omega is a sisterhood that provides a network of friends and lifelong development for collegiate and alumnae members. Chi Omega is an... |
China Study ClubCSC organizes biweekly seminars on Chinese history and culture. It was established in 2007 to support discussions on issues related to... |
Chinese Christian Lunch FellowshipThe primary and ultimate goal of this organization is the glorification of God in all pursuits and endeavors of life and the enjoyment of... |
Chinese Scholar and Student Association |
Chinese Student AssociationThe Chinese Culture Student Association is established for the general welfare of the Chinese community at UMass Amherst. The CCSA is... |
Club Coolidge |
Club Field HockeyField Hockey Club is part of the National Field Hockey League. The club participates in an active fall season, competing against other... |
Club Soccer100% Student-run sports club. Tryouts for the Fall 2013 season are September 5th, 6th, and 7th @ 4pm-7pm with the fields tbd. We... |
Communication Graduate Student Association |
Commuter Area GovernmentThe UCAG exists to represent the diverse interests of all commuting undergraduates at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst by... |
Cooking AssociationWe meet every other Friday afternoon to learn how to cook entree centered recipes. Classes will be held throughout the semester and will be... |
Coolidge House Council |
Cornerstone Christian FellowshipHi! We are a group of Christains who like get together to look at scriptures in the bible and discuss them. We ask questions, picture... |
Crabtree/Knowlton House CouncilA student organization operating under RHA that does programming and advocacy for the residents of Crabtree and Knowlton halls. This... |
Craft CenterThe Student Union Craft Center's main purpose is to enrich UMass Amherst and Five-College life by providing craft instruction and... |
Crew Club (M)Our club today carries on the long and successful heritage established by the Aggies of years gone by. Like those champions of 1871, we... |
CSD Business CenterThe CSD Business Center provides accounting, payroll, purchasing, financial advising and oversight, and other business and personnel... |
Dance ClubThe UMass Dance Club’s purpose is to create an inviting, inclusive community where University of Massachusetts students can express... |
Dance EnsembleUMass Dance Company is a pre-professional dance company. We specialize in choreographing productions with highly developed concepts and... |
Dance TeamThe UMass Dance team performs at all home football and basketball games. We also attend National Dance Alliance's annual Collegiate... |
Delta Chi FraternityFounded in 1890 at Cornell University as a Law Fraternity, Delta Chi has grown to include over 131 chapters and colonies and has over 98,... |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority IncorporatedDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through... |
Delta Xi Phi Multicultural SororityThe multicultural sorority of Delta Xi Phi was formed so women from all walks of life could join together and form a diverse... |
Dhadak Fusion Dance TeamDhadak aims to promote cultural diversity through different dance styles at UMASS Amherst, as well as the local Amherst community. Some of... |
Dickinson House Council |
Disc Golf |
Dressage TeamThe Dressage Team was established to offer an athletic outlet to students wishing to partake in the equine program and gain horse show... |
Dwight/Mary Lyon House CouncilThe Mary Lyon/Dwight House Council puts on programs in the hall for the students, performs facilities upgrades, and advocates for student... |
DynamicsThe Dynamics are the premier co-ed a cappella group from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The group's 17 members are constantly... |
Earthfoods CafeEarthfoods Cafe was founded on April 12, 1976 by a group of students concerned with the lack of economical, healthy food on campus.... |
Economics Graduate Student OrganizationSince the mid-1970's, EGSO has been advocating for graduate concerns within the Economics Department. Made up of all the Department's... |
ECSA GrantThe division of Student Affairs and Campus Life (SACL) and the Center for Student Development (CSD) recognize the importance of a vibrant,... |
Ed on CampusEd2010 is a community of young magazine editors and magazine-editor wannabes who want to learn more about the industry so we can fulfill... |
Edge-Graduate Journal for German and Scandinavian Studies |
Emancipated Voices |
Emergency Medical ServicesEstablished in 1953, our responsibilities have been growing as many departments at UMass recognize the need for public safety. Some... |
Engineers Without BordersEngineers Without Borders is a student organization dedicated to helping local and international communities create sustainable solutions... |
English Graduate OrganizationThe UMass Amherst English Graduate Organization (EGO) is a student-run organization dedicated to enhancing the academic experience of all... |
Epic Movement at UMassThe purpose of Epic Movement at UMass is to encourage, promote and foster the spiritual, emotional, and social health of Asian Americans... |
FeelGoodFeel Good is an organization with chapters all over the country as well as overseas to create world change makers across the world. ... |
Fencing ClubThe UMass Fencing Club is an organization dedicated to the study and competition of the Olympic Sport fencing. Our goal is to educate and... |
Figure Skating ClubTO OFFER STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST IN A NATIONAL COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AS FIGURE... |
First Year Intelligence PassportThe FYI Passport is a part of the comprehensive First Year Intelligence Initiative, which is designed to help you succeed in your first... |
Food and Beverage Management AssociationThe Food and Beverage Management Association has been established to provide Hospitality & Tourism Management Students with a forum to... |
Food Science ClubThe Food Science Club is an avademic club that foster the relationship between fellow Food Science majors and increases learning outside of... |