Academic
Learning more about your major or academic interest, an academic club can offer mentoring, professional networking and special events that you won't find in a classroom.
Advocacy
Passionate about supporting individuals, the environment, and/or the greater good? Get involved in one of these clubs.
Business and Social Sciences
Organizations and clubs relating to the College of Business Humanities and Social Sciences
Engineering and Sciences
Organizations and clubs relating to the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering & Sciences
Faith Based
Faith based organizations and clubs
Social/Special Interest
Have a hobby or want to get involved and meet new people? Find a club around it or start your own!
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Student Organizations Resources
Student Organization Meeting/Event Policy
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Dean of Students Award Nominations
The Dean of Students Awards Recognize the outstanding achievement performed by students, organizations and faculty and staff throughout the year.
Nominate an organization or an individual for the Dean of Students Awards.
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Student Government Association
The Student Government Association consists of students chosen in campus-wide elections held each spring and is the governing body for student organizations on campus.
President: Mauro MamintaAdvisor: Michael Sheldon, Senior Coordinator of Student Programs and Organizations -
Accounting leaders of Tomorrow (ALoT)
President: Makenzie Hollie
Advisor: Dr. Md Amin
Connect: Facebook
The purpose of ALOT is to promote academic and professional excellence and to provide an environment for social growth, community awareness, and ethical development among students with interests in accounting and business related fields.Meeting Time/Location: Twice a month in LRC 301 from 12:20 - 1:00 PM - Email president for details
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Active Minds
President: Carley KnucklesActive Minds at WVU Tech aims to increase mental health awareness on the campus of WVU Tech.Meeting Times/Location: Health & Wellness Center Lobby - Email president for more details
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Alpha Phi Omega (APO)
President: Brittan Barley
Advisor: Dr. Kimberlyn Gray; Dana McCorkleAlpha Phi Omega is a globally-recognized community service fraternity. The purpose of being a part of this fraternity is to develop leadership and service skills. This fraternity will also allow you to experience brotherhood and develop long-lasting friendships that will last far beyond your college years.
Meeting Time/Location: Please email president for details.
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
President: Emily Henry Santamaria
This is the national organization for our profession of chemical engineers.
Advisor: Nathan Galinsky
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
President: Allison Facemire
Advisor: Brian DickmanConnect: Facebook,
The purpose of our organization is to encourage students to learn more about the field of civil engineering. We also provide opportunities for students to work together to get to know each other and create unity among peers. We also get to provide hands on experiences with building our concrete canoe and steel bridge.
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday at 1 PM - Email president for location -
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
President: Tyler Kibler
Advisor: Cao Bui
Connect: National; TwitterWe strive to promote increased knowledge and understanding of all aspects of modern computing, in order to promote greater interest in it and its applications. We stand to also be a means of communication for those who have an interest in computing. We aim to achieve this with regular meetings, local organizational projects, and more publicly accessible activities.
Meeting Time/Location: Thursdays, 1:00 PM, location to be determined. - Email President for details
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Astronomy Club
President: Kameron Kodat
Advisor: Taejin Kim
Connect: Twitter
Golden Bear Astronomy is a group that plans and provides activities in which celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
Meeting Time/Location: Email President for details
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Biology Club
President: Kylie Thomson
Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Mitchell
The purpose of the WVUIT Biological Association shall be to acquaint science related majors with the field of biology and its relationship to the environment and humanities, recruit prospective biology majors from contributing high schools, to do community projects, and to provide academic support for students. The members also want to build a better link between students and faculty.
Meeting Time/Location: Thursday at 1 PM in LRC Study Room 6 -
Black Student Union
President: Josiah Baker
Advisor: Malik Wynes
Connect: Facebook,Our mission for Black Student Union organizations is to help students strive for academic excellence, promote positive images of African Americans and help students become an integral part of a college community. Show people that African Americans are equal, smart, talented and artistic. We host activities on campus that makes minorities not feel like a minority. Meeting Time/Location: TBA - Wednesdays from 5:30-6:00 PM in the Benedum Blue Room
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Christian Student Union (CSU)
President: Nathan Morton
Advisor: Garrett Goosman; Anthony Pratt
Connect: FacebookChristian Student Union is designed to give individuals an opportunity to grow in their faith and fellowship with other believers. Our slogan is "CSU is a place to Connect, Learn, Serve and Grow." In addition, all individuals are welcome to our meetings at any time!
Meeting Time/Location: Thursdays at 7 PM. We also use Google Meet for a hybrid option. Emai president for details
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Climbing Club
President: Ty Smith
Advisor: Dave BernierMeeting Time: Meetings will be in the Tech Adventure House. Please contact President for details.We are dedicated to teaching and learning rock climbing safety and techniques. All are welcome.
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Collegiate 4-H Club
President: Alexis ZilinskiAdvisor: Barbara LittleCollegiate 4-H is a service based club that helps with local and state 4-H and community projects. During meetings we also take time to allow for a stress break.Meeting Time/Location: First Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the SGA Lounge
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Criminal Justice Assocation
President: Amber Fleshman
Advisor: George CorroianTo promote awareness of the criminal justice area and to support organizations that help promote a more just and equitable society.
Meeting Time/Location: Email President for details
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
President: Wyatt Harmon
Advisor: Lawerence NesselrodtThe mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is “to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.”
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First2 Network
President: Elizabeth LoweAdvisor: Thang BuiConnect: InstagramThe purpose of this organization shall be to provide a support network for first-generation and minority students in STEM majors at WVU Tech. This support network will consist of extra-curricular, stress-reducing activities, academic support from peers, and peer mentoring through situations that are common for many first-generation college students.
Meeting Time/Location: Every Thursday at 5:00 PM - Email President for location -
Forensic Investigation Association
Connect: Facebook, Instagram
The Forensic Investigation Association is geared towards students who are interested in pursing careers in the forensics field after graduation. It will be informative to those with those interests because students will get to experience and understand what forensic scientists do within their line of work every day, along with getting to participate in events pertaining to these things. It can also be very fun for those who are not interested in pursing a career but are interested in forensics overall because of fun events that are open to everybody on campus. Meeting Times/Location: Every other Thursday from 1PM - 2PM in ISB Building
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Gaming at Tech
President: Tyler Kibler
To provide a casual atmosphere for video and board game endeavors. We host a variety of events focusing on promoting positive social gaming experiences open to all peoples associated with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
Advisor: Dr. JT Hird
Connect: Facebook; InstagramMeeting Time/Location: Fridays at 5:30 - Email president for location
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Gardening and Agricultural Club
President: Mauro MamintaAdvisor: Jay RaymondThe purpose of the Garden Club is to incorporate learning experiences and hands-on opportunities with diverse agricultural methods. Members are given the opportunity to participate in outreach programs that will involve the community through volunteer work, aiding in both the beautification process of the WVU Tech campus and city of Beckley.
Meeting Time/Location: At the Greenhouse behind Innovation - Email president for times.
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HEMA Club
President: Caleb Wickline
Advisor: Patrick Brown
The purpose of this club is to inform, educate, and practice historical European martial arts in a safe, positive environment. The goal of this club is to raise awareness of the history and culture of martial arts around the world, and to build and foster a local community for a popular European sport as it gains popularity in North America.
Meeting Time/Location: Thursdays at 4:00 PM in field behind University -
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
President: Griffin Holbert
The purpose of IEEE is for electrical engineering and computer science majors to work on exciting projects together to prepare for work in industry. IEEE takes great pride in donating time to the local community and educating the youth of Beckley about electrical engineering and the benefits of WVUIT.
Advisor: Charan Litchfield
Connect: Facebook, Club EmailMeeting Time/Location: Benedum Building Room 203 - Contact president for time
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International Student Organization
President: TBA
Advisor: Dan SepionThe International Student Organization exists to create community development opportunities for our international students and our entire Tech community. In addition, ISO helps our international students acclimate to campus and provides support and programming for them.
Meeting Time/Location: Email president for more information
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Pi Tau Sigma
President: Eugenia Marcelli
Reunite the most deserving Mechanical Engineering students. Promote the sharing of ideas and information amongst the students. Work on projects of common interest.
Advisor: Yogendra Panta
Connect: NationalMeeting Time/Location: 8 PM in Benedum 200 - Contact president for dates
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Ping Pong Club
President: Logan Marks
The purpose of the WVU Tech Ping Pong shall be to encourage student interest in Ping Pong. The WVU Tech Ping Pong will provide information and experience in playing Ping Pong.
Advisor: Thang BuiMeeting Time/Location: Please contact president for details
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Pre-Health Professions Club
President: Megan CozortAdvisor: Dr. Matthew WilliamsConnect: FacebookThe pre-health professions club is an organization to help students on their path to medicine. It’s a club set up to get students involved in the community and obtain healthcare experiences.
Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays @ 10 - Email President for details -
Psychology Club/Psi Chi
President: Adam Thymius
Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Hall
Connect: FacebookThe purpose of the WVUIT Psychology Club is to provide opportunities for students to develop career competencies and skills as well as offer a deepened exposure to the various fields of psychology. The Psychology Club is a central component to the Psychology program at WVUIT and also allows members to acquire a sense of civic and personal responsibility to both the community and themselves. Meeting Time/Location: Every other Thursday at 12:30 PM in Classroom Building Room114
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SAE Aero Design
President: Caden Kaiser
Advisor: Dr. Winnie FuSAE Aero's objective is to design and construct a SAE RC Aircraft that will be used to compete in SAE Aero sanctioned events.
Meeting Time/Location: Please email secretary Maggie Thomas for details
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SAE Baja at WVU Tech
President: Hayden Mathers
Advisor: Dr. Winnie Fu
Connect: Facebook, Website, NationalStudent operated Collegiate Design series team, focused on the manufacturing and engineering of a single seat off-road race vehicle to compete against universities from around the world at sanctioned events around the country.
Meeting Time/Location: TBD - Contact Vice President Emily LeMaster for details
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Skateboarding Club
President: Jacob HigginsAdvisor: Katie MorrisConnect: InstagramWe are club that holds skating events and meet ups that will be in various locations on and off campus. We are a low maintenance club that enjoys the pleasures of skate boarding at parks and street skating. Everyone is welcome.
Meeting Time/Location: TBA - Please contact president for details -
Ski Club
President: Chad BoothAdvisor: Dave BernierConnect: Intagram - @wvutech_ski_clubTo group students who love winter sports together to build community. Our club brings people together over a common passionMeeting Time/Location: Please contact president for information -
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
President: Matthew Aliff
SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces." - from the official website of SHRM. We strive to reflect and accomplish all these things at our campus.
Advisor: Marjorie Smith
Connect: National
Meeting Time/Location: TBA for Fall semester - email president for details -
Sola Gratia
President: Julia McClanahanAdvisor: Amber LinvilleSola Gratia (Latin meaning "By Grace Alone") is the college ministry of Daniel's Bible Church. We meet once a week to engage Tech students in the Word of God through Bible studies. We would love to have you come join us for food, fellowship, and study on Sunday evenings!
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Space Club
President: Carmen Camino Falcon
Advisor: Dr. Shafique KhanWVU SPACE (Student Partnership for the Advancement of Cosmic Exploration) gets involved in space experiments and experience hands-on opportunities related
Meeting Time/Location: Thursdays 5PM in Benedum 200
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Student Activities Board (SAB)
Student Activities Board Officers
President – James Peyatt
Vice President – Larisa Griffith
Secretary – Leah Morris
Treasurer - Sam Miller
Social Media/Marketing - Payton HanshawAdvisor: Michael Sheldon
Meeting Time/Location: Meeting time is 1 PM every other Friday in Life Sciences 208
The purpose of SAB is to plan and coordinate events on campus for students and faculty to enjoy and make new connections.
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Students for Life
President: Danielle HansardAdvisor: Mary StrifeOur goal/mission is to attract, educate, and equip a Pro-Life generation to expose the abortion industry and to choose the gift of life. Our vision is to be an organization that provides the opportunity for Pro-Life students to come together to actively promote and support the sanctity of the life of the unborn. Our strategy is to provide informational resources and compassionate support for all involved in the promotion of the sanctity of life.
Meeting Time/Location: Benedum Gold Room - Please contact president for date and time -
Student Nurses Association
President: Tristan Coots
Advisor: Mindy HarrisStudent Nurses Association (SNA) is an on-campus organization that allows future nurses to gather together, learn from one another, and complete community service. Being a part of this organization allows nursing students to get involved on campus and make their nursing school experience fun, interesting, and interactive. SNA also participates in many community service events, which allows nursing students to easily obtain their 100 required community service hours.
Meeting Times/Locations: Biweekly Thursday 1:30 PM in Life Sciences 201
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Tau Beta Pi
President Shane Griffith
Advisor: Dr. Steve Leftwich, P.E.
Tau Beta Pi is the only engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession. It is the nation's second-oldest honor society, founded at Lehigh University in 1885 to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges.
Meeting Time/Location: Please contact president/advisor for details
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Tech Alliance
President: Fayth Laxton
Advisor: Scott Robertson
Connect: Facebook, Instagram
Tech Alliance is the LGBTQ+ advocacy group on campus. We strive for inclusivity and service to our communities.Meeting Time/Location: Ever other Monday from 1:45-2:45 in the Benedum Blue Room
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Tech Entrepreneurship Club
President: Alexis Zilinski
Advisor: KyungMoon Kim
We help future entrepreneurs
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Weightlifting
President: Cole Williams
Advisor: Emily SandsConnect: Instagram
This club was established to provide a space for new and experienced lifters to learn, grow, and meet other similar minded individuals. We intend to form a more active student body, as well as one more safe in the hobby of weightlifting.
Meeting Time/Location: Please email president for details
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Young Life
President: Nathan Morton
Advisor: Joel Harris; Logan BrownThe purpose of the group is to participate in the Young Life mission of introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. This group achieves this purpose by offering a fun, accepting community for all college students to be a part of while exploring or deepening their own Christian faith, providing opportunities for college students to engage in Young Life ministry to local middle school and high school students, and offering activities like weekly small group Bible studies, world class Young Life camping opportunities, and safe spaces of community building relationship opportunities in an effort to positively impact the campus and surrounding community.
Meeting Date/Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM and Fridays at 2 PM in the Blue Room in the Benedum Center
