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.
Arts & Sciences
Organizations based in the School of Arts and Sciences
Business
Organizations and clubs relating to the School of Business
Engineering
Organizations and clubs relating to the Leonard C. Nelson School of Engineering
Faith Based
Faith based organizations and clubs
Health Care Related
These organizations are related to health care.
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
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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.
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American Chemical Society
President: Avery LucasAdvisor: Tarek FarhatConnect: InstagramThe Club's purpose is to support chemistry education and professional development, directly approved by the student council and indirectly by the school site administrator and the governing board of West Virginia University Institute of Technology. As a club we will host chemistry related activities, and get involved in the community through community service.
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
President: Roxanna Vazquez
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) is the national merit for chemical engineers giving opportunities to networking with professionals, research and development, and other chemical engineering related activities. AICHE has the ability to connect undergrads, graduate students, faculty and professionals within the chemical engineering and related fields.
Advisor: Nathan Galinsky
Connect: FacebookMeeting Time: Every other Tuesdays at 1PM. Please email president for details -
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
President: Andrew Canterbury
Advisor: Kase PolingConnect: Facebook,
ASCE is a student organization whose purpose is to give student interested in Civil Engineering a place to connect with students and professionals who share their interests. With these opportunities, they will be able to advance their careers, network with professional engineers, and compete against other schools in an annual symposium.
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday at 1 PM - Innovation 214 -
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
President: Tobias Hill
Advisor: Somenath Chakraborty
Connect: National; XThe WVU Tech ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) chapter is a student-led organization affiliated with the esteemed Association for Computing Machinery. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic community of computer science and technology enthusiasts, offering avenues for skill development, networking, and collaboration. Through engaging workshops, events, and projects, we strive to ignite a deep passion for computing and innovation among our members, equipping them for prosperous careers in the field. Meeting Time/Location: Every other Tuesday at 1 PM in the Montgomery Room in Benedum.
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Black Student Union
President: Shannon Fray
Advisor: Scott Robertson
Connect: InstagramThe purpose of our organization is to create a friendlier and cohesive community that students can feel comfortable in. Seek to identify relevant issues and initiate appropriate action in order to reduce and/or eliminate impediments believed to be adverse to black students. This will be accomplished by providing educational, cultural, and social programs and activities which relate to the past, present, and future aspirations of black people. Meeting Time/Location: Commuter's Lounge at 8 PM
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Construction Management Student Society
President: Adam Mosely
Advisor: Kase PolingThe Tech AGC is a student-led organization at WVU Tech dedicated to connecting construction management and engineering students with industry professionals. In partnership with the Contractors Association of West Virginia, we promote career development, hands-on learning, and leadership opportunities in the construction industry through networking events, site visits, guest speakers, and community projects
Meeting Time/Location: Email President for details
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Forensic Investigation Association
Connect: Facebook, Instagram
The FIA is an organization that is geared towards the fundamentals of forensics and investigative work. This organization also includes community service, fundraising events, and excellent learning experiences.Meeting Times/Location: Every other Thursday from 1PM in the Crime Scene House
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Frisbee Club
President: Adam Mosley
Advisor: Kimberlyn GrayWe're a fun, competitive, and inclusive group of students who love to play ultimate frisbee. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious to try something new, our club is open to all skill levels. We practice regularly, compete in tournaments, and build a great community on and off the field. Come join us, make friends, stay active, and experience the spirit of the game!
Meeting Time/Location: TBD
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HEMA Club
President: Aiden Wilhere
Advisor: Patrick Brown
The purpose of this club is to inform, educate, and practice historical European martial arts in a safe, positive environment. The club will explore and practice various historical martial arts techniques such as (but not limited to) Germanic and Italian longsword fencing.
Meeting Time/Location: Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 PM - 7 PM in Neville Auditorium -
Psychology Club/Psi Chi
President: Brian Smith
Advisor: Dr. Jemma Cook
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: Thursday at 12:30 PM - Classroom Building 114
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SAE Aero Design
President: Derek Hahn
Advisor: Dr. Winnie FuConnect with us: Facebook, Instagram
The purpose of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Golden Wings Aero Team shall be to provide West Virginia University Institute of Technology students with a hands-on engineering experience through the design, construction, and testing of an RC aircraft for the SAE Aero Design competition. The team serves to build students' strength within aerodynamics, materials, project management, and teamwork communication in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Meeting Time/Location: Saturdays at 11 AM in E-Labs 118
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SAE Baja at WVU Tech
President: Garrett DeLong
Advisor: Dr. Winnie Fu
Connect: Facebook, Website, NationalWe are the Society of Automotive Engineers Baja team on campus. Students are tasked to design and build an off- road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. Also, we compete in competitions all over the United States which involve racing, design, and marketing aspects.
Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays at 5 PM in ELABS lobby. Saturdays at 9:30 in ELABS machine shop.
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Society of Women Engineers
President: Molly MassieAdvisor: Dr. Gifty Osei-PrempehThe purpose of the Society of Women Engineers of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (SWEWVUIT) is to represent and connect the female engineering students attending West Virginia University Institute of Technology. This will be done by representing the women in the engineering and STEM fields on the WVU Tech campus, and promoting the awareness of the female contribution to these fields. -
Space Club
President: Ryan Hayden
Advisor: Dr. Shafique Khan
We work through NASA WV Space Grant Consortium (https://www.wvspacegrant.org/) and participate in NASA sponsored programs and student competitions.
Meeting Time/Location: Email President for details
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Student Activities Board (SAB)
Student Activities Board Officers
President – Lindsey Grimes
Vice President – Savannah Goins
Treasurer - Amanda Williams
Advisor - Dan SepionConnect: Facebook, X, Instagram
Meeting Time/Location: Meeting time is 1 PM every other Tuesday in the Montgomery Room in Benedum.
The SAB is part of the educational environment of the colleges. Through its various committees, it provides cultural, social, and recreational programs aiming to make out of classroom activity a cooperative factor with the classroom experience. In all processes it encourages self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness. Its goal is the development of the person as well as the intellect.
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Young Life
President: Nathaniel Carlton
Advisor: Joel Harris; Logan BrownConnect with us: Instagram, Facebook
The 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: Tuesday nights at 6 PM, Montgomery Room of Benedum.
