Established Student Organizations

Councils Supporting Student Organizations at UMass

At UMass, we have nine councils dedicated to supporting the diverse needs of our student organizations. Each council caters to specific interests and areas, ensuring all students can find a community that suits them. Here is an overview of the councils and some examples of the groups they support:

Academic Council

This council hosts academic-specific groups, often aligned with students' majors or minors. Examples include:

• Accounting Association
• Food Science Club
• Mock Trial Team
• Pre-Dental Society
• Science Olympiad

Advocacy Council

The Advocacy Council supports groups focused on advocating for disenfranchised communities. Examples include:

• Active Minds
• Revolutionary Student Action

Arts & Media Council

This council encompasses a wide range of artistic and media-related clubs. Examples include:

• Theatre Guild
• Belly Dance Club
• Poetry Club @ UMass
• Vocal Suspects

Club Sports Council

Supporting our numerous club sports, this council oversees groups like:

• Club Gymnastics
• Running Club
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

For more information on club sports, you can contact the advisor, Ernie May, at edmay@umass.edu. Additionally, intramural sports offerings are available through the Campus Recreation Center. More details can be found on their website.

Cultural Council

This council is home to cultural groups that provide a welcoming environment for all students. They host some of the largest events on campus. Examples include:

• Black Mass Communication Project
• Latinos Unidos
• Asian American Student Association

Recreation Council

A diverse mix of clubs that cover a wide range of interests. Examples include:

• Board Game Club
• Surf Club
• Cooking Club
• Wushu

Religious and Spiritual Council

This council supports the various faith groups on campus, including Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu organizations.

Service and Engagement Council

Focused on community engagement and service, this council includes groups such as:

• Habitat for Humanity
• UNICEF
• Communities Against Cancer

Graduate Student Organization Council

Fostering groups for graduate students, this council includes:

• Sociology Graduate Student Association
• Bird Club
• African Graduate and Scholars Association

Explore these councils to find a group that matches your interests and passions, and get involved in the vibrant UMass community!