There are almost 200 registered student organizations at the University of Central Missouri. Together, these organizations range from the religious to the recreational, the academic to the athletic, and the governmental to Greek life. Together these organizations provide a wide variety of ways to interact with fellow students.
The student organizations at UCM are roughly divided into nine categories based on what type of organization. The categories are:
- Academic/Departmental
- Community Service
- Culture and Identity
- Governance
- Honorary
- Recreation and Sports Clubs
- Religious
- Social Greek Organizations
- Special Interests
Together these organizations vary wildly. Some, for example, might provide a chance for students interested in a certain career. Other UCM registered student organizations might simply serve as a way for students to get to know each other. While more group options still might provide a way for students to continue playing a sport that they did in high school or interact with others of a similar religious or cultural background.
Getting involved or learning about a student organization can occur through a variety of methods. One of the best ways students can interact with student organizations is through the UCM Involvement Fair hosted by UCM’s Office of Student Activities from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the Union Mall. At the UCM involvement fairs, which typically last two hours, student organizations will have a desk and display things about their organization such as sports equipment and trophies for a sports club. There will also be members of the organization that you can interact with and ask any question you have about their organization.
Another way students can interact with student organizations is through the Modern Campus App and Central Connect. Alongside a complete list of student organizations that students can use to discover, contact and even sometimes join organizations, Central Connect also provides information on upcoming events around campus and information about traditions keepers.
Finally student organizations also use bulletin boards around campus to advertise upcoming events on campus. These bulletin boards can be found around campus in the majority of buildings and provide a way to learn about upcoming events held by student organizations.
