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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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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#NotUs
President: Madilyn BodkinAdvisor: Laura LucasConnect: InstagramNot Us is about voicing real life stories to expose the horrors of WV drug epidemic, and it's consequences on WV's children. The Not Us club encourages college and high school students to share their stories + bring light to the drug epidemic that is sweeping through the state of West Virginia. We believe that educating and sharing YOUR voice will save West Virginia.
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Accounting leaders of Tomorrow (ALoT)
President: Andrew Williams
Advisor: M. Nurul AminConnect: Facebook
To expose students to different career paths within the accounting profession. Allowing students to network with future employers as well as fellow accounting students through the West Virginia Society of CPA’s and other organizations. Meeting Time/Location: Thursdays in the LRC Room 322B at 12:30 PM
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Active Minds
President: Carley KnucklesConnect: Facebook; Instagram1. To increase mental health awareness on campus of WVU Tech.
2. To provide resources that will educate students about mental illness, how/where to get help, and how it affects not only those living with mental illness, but also those with loved ones living with mental illness and our society in general.
3. To spread encouragement on how to maintain mental wellness.
The objectives of this organization are NOT to provide mental health counseling, healthcare, or peer support
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
President: Kieren Samarakoon
Advisor: Dr. Yogendra Panta
Connect: Facebook, NationalASME is an organization dedicated to "knowledge sharing, career enrichment and skills development across all engineering disciplines". Our organization here at WVU Institute of Technology is to hold these ideals and provide the new generation with the necessary skills to make the future brighter.
Meeting Times: Email President for meeting times
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
President: Thomas Wright
Advisor: Dr. Sanish Rai
Connect: NationalACM is an organization that handles with computing and other uses of technology. We volunteer and/or participate in various events such as programming competitions. This group is always welcome for students who are interested in Computer Science, but is open to anyone.
Meeting Time/Location: In Person - Thursdays in the Benedum Center Room 209; Virtual: email president for link
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Biology Club
President: Kiley Hayslett
Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Mitchell
Connect: Facebook, Flickr
The purpose of the biology club is to provide students with opportunities to make a difference by doing community service and volunteering. We want to help our members get more involved on campus and help them create relationships with other students, faculty and staff, and members of the community by doing fundraising events. The Biology club also wants to help students make connections with local businesses and organizations so that they will have experience and reliable relationships when they are applying for jobs after undergrad.
Meeting Time/Location: Virtual, Email president for details
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Black Student Union
President: Malik Wynes and Jada Mickey
Advisor: Scott Robertson
Connect: Facebook, Twitter, InstagramOur organization helps create a safe space for minorities and groups. We host meeting to talk about different racial, religion, sex, and sexual orientation issues that we may have on-campus. We want to strive to correct the issues so that our university is diverse and unity. Meeting Time/Location: TBA
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Campus Light Ministries
President: Christiana DiPisa
Advisor: Naomi BowlesCampus Light is intended to encourage and strengthen Christians in the faith and to ground students in the fundamentals of the faith. It is also intended to provide opportunities for Christian fellowship among Christian students. Meeting Time/Location: Meetings will be held through Zoom every Tuesdays at 6 PM. Email president for details
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Christian Student Union (CSU)
President: Jalen Wayt
Advisor: Garrett Goosman
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: Thursday at 7 PM in Life Science 208
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Collegiate 4-H Club
President: Maggie LittleAdvisor: Barbara LittleThis organization is to provide service to the community through the values of the 4-H program. Particularly in their values to the 4-H program. Meeting Time/Location: First Monday or Tuesday of the month at 5:30
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Criminal Justice Assocation
President: Britney Coleman
The Criminal Justice Association (CJA) aims at learning more about the field through Criminal-Justice related topics and projects. We also dabble in community service as well, such as collaborations with the Women's Resource Center for victims of domestic violence. We also have guest speakers such as attorneys, police officers, and more!
Advisor: Crosby Hipes
Connect: FacebookMeeting Time/Location: 4:00 PM on Zoom - Email President for details
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Fluid Power Club
President: Michael Ecker-Randolph
Advisor: Dr. Yogendra Panta
Connect: WebsiteThis organization designs and fabricates a fluid power vehicle to compete in the NFPA yearly competition. Meeting Time/Location: TBD
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Forensic Investigation Association
President: McKenzie Simpson
Advisor: Andrew Wheeler
Connect: Facebook, InstagramThe purpose of the Forensic Investigation Association is to help prepare our future criminal investigators and forensic scientists for their careers. We plan to do that by attending conferences, viewing live autopsies, touring state crime labs, maintaining connections with law enforcement officers and forensic investigators, and much more. The members of the FIA welcomes not only any forensic and criminal justice major but every major. Join the FIA and let no crime go unsolved. Meeting Times/Location: BiWeekly: Every other Thursday at 1 PM in Carter Hall Room 100. Monthly: One Monday every monthat 5 PM in Life Sciences Room 200.
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Gaming at Tech
President: Scott Ellars
Advisor: Dr. JT Hird
Connect: Facebook; InstagramGaming at Tech plans to provide a casual environment in which students may pursue tabletop and video game endeavors either physically or virtually, and to foster a positive and stress-free social environment. All activities and functions of Gaming at Tech shall be legal under university, local, state, and federal laws. All functions of Gaming at Tech will be available to all students and fully accessible. Meeting Time/Location: Fridays at 5:30 PM. Meetings available virtually too
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
President: Rhyan McLaughlin
Advisor: Charan Litchfield
Connect: Facebook, Club EmailThe purpose of the WVU Tech IEEE student branch shall be to encourage student interest in the advancement of science and technology. The organization is designed to provide learning experiences for West Virginia University Institute of Technology students and to promote student involvement in the community in the area of science and technology. Meeting Time/Location: Every other Tuesday 1 PM. Room 203 Benedum
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Pi Tau Sigma
President: Michael Ecker-Randolph
Advisor: Yogendra Panta
Connect: NationalThis organization is a national honor society for mechanical engineering students and faculty. We attend conferences and do out reach events. Meeting Time/Location: TBA
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Pre-Health Professions Club
President: Mackenzie MillerAdvisor: Dr. Matthew WilliamsConnect: FacebookThe purpose of Pre-Health Professions club is to bring awareness to the vital positions that healthcare professionals obtain. Also, we help give people the information they need for them to get into a Health based Graduate Program, this includes medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, etc... This program will aim to help Pre-Health Profession WVU-Tech students succeed in matriculating into their desired program.
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Psychology Club/Psi Chi
President: Andreas Jonsson
Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Hall
Connect: FacebookThe purpose of the Psychology Club is to provide opportunities for secondary students to develop career competencies in the various fields of psychology. The Psychology Club is an integral part of the Psychology program through WVUIT and in addition promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility to the community and ourselves. Meeting Time/Location: Please email president for details
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SAE Aero Design
President: Ana Alonso
Advisor: Dr. Winnie FuDesign, build, and take to competition an RC plane.
Meeting Time/Location: Please email president for details
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Ski Club
President: Brandon RadfordAdvisor: Dave BernierThe WVU Tech ski club is a place for anyone who loves winter sports. We have skill levels from beginners to experts in both skiing and snowboarding. We like to get together and go to winterplace about once a week in the winter. Meeting Time/Location: Virtual Meetings on Teams once a Month until winter. Please contact president for information -
Sport Studies Club
President: Ashley Daniels
Advisor: Laura Spiers
Connect: Facebook, InstagramThe purpose of the Sport Studies Majors Club is to provide networking and learning experiences in coaching, exercise science, and sports management through attending conferences, clinics, and volunteering.
Meeting Time/Location: Wednesdays at 12 PM
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Student Activities Board (SAB)
Student Activities Board Officers
President – Jakobi Harris
Vice President – McKenzie Simpson
Secretary – Sian Smith
Social Media Coordinator – Samantha Collins
Recruitment Officer - Brianna WallaceAdvisor: Michael Sheldon, Senior Coordinator of Student Programs and Organizations
Meeting Time/Location: Every other Wednesday at 4 PM on Zoom
Zoom Link: https://wvu.zoom.us/j/98934609034
The student Activities Board plans different events the are hosted on campus.
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Tech Alliance
President: Dakota Bennett
Advisor: Scott Robertson
Connect: Facebook, Instagram
This club is designed to spread awareness about the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. LGBTQ+ community has allies, and the club is designed to inform people about being an ally and supporting the community. Meeting Time/Location: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 5 PM in LRC 313
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Tech Entrepreneurship Club
President: Jennifer Tankink
Advisor: KyungMoon KimWe help our members and communities for entrepreneurial activities. Meeting Time/Location: Meetings will be virtual. Please email president for details.
