Deepen Your Passions & Community
Choose from a wide range of organizations including student government, musical groups, religious groups, honor societies, dance groups, and more.
Why join a student organization?
The number one reason students join campus organizations is to meet people who share their interests. The benefits are widespread—you'll also develop leadership skills, deepen your knowledge, expand your experiential opportunities, and boost your resume. Our student groups truly make our campus stronger.
Our Student Organizations
Browse by your interests and see which clubs we have on campus.
- Arts & Dance
Alpha Beta Tau
Organization composed of Columbia College students majoring in art or related fields whose purpose is to enrich and promote a greater appreciation for art and its ideals on campus and in the community.
Columbia College Dance Company
We, the members of the Columbia College Dance Company join together in this dance company to investigate, generate, articulate, and discover our unique artistry. We strive to accomplish this by advocating for dance as an art form as well as an academic study and encouraging others to explore their own artistic endeavors, and providing a favorable environment for the creation of dances by members of our company for our own artistic growth and for the enjoyment and education of others.
- Academic, Honors & Research
CC Social Work Association
The purpose of CCSWA shall be to form a club to promote the unity amongst Social Work students and also to foster professionalism with the Social Work Practice.
Honors Student Association (HSA)
The purpose of HSA shall be for honors program students to assist the Honors Program with curricular and co-curricular ventures.
Pre-Health Club
The purpose of the pre-med club shall be to remain current on all information on gaining acceptance into medical school; hope to augment our education at Columbia college with specifically related information; to engage in activities on and off campus related to pre-medical student interests.
Pre-Law Majors Club
The purpose of the pre-law club shall be to help provide information and assistance to individuals preparing to apply to law school and interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession.
Sigma Tau Delta
The Columbia College Iota Beta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society has been in existence since 1928 and is one of the oldest chapters of Sigma Tau Delta, which was founded in 1924. One of only three honor societies on campus sanctioned by the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta is dedicated to promoting the value of literacy and the exemplary study of English language, literature, and writing. The college’s Iota Beta chapter and its leadership have earned recognition and awards for excellence from the home organization. Exclusive student and faculty lifetime membership is determined each year by meeting rigorous standards established by Sigma Tau Delta.
- Campus Community & Student Government
Student Government Association (SGA)
We, the student body of Columbia College, with the goal of unifying the student body through one shared system of self-governance, in order to uphold our honor system and to promote better citizenship by developing a feeling of responsibility and providing practice in democratic living, do hereby establish the Columbia College Student Government Association, pledging to support it, respect it, and sustain it.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The purpose of the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is to provide and coordinate social and recreational activities that are fun and beneficial to the students. The CAB works cooperatively with the Student Government Association and other campus organizations to promote interest in social events on and off campus and to encourage college unity and spirit through a variety of activities and traditional events.
Commuter Student Association (CSA)
The purpose of CSA is to inform commuter students of events on campus and in the community, and to act as a voice for the concerns of the commuter population.
Organizations for Each Class
“Class of” organizations are run by officers representing each corresponding class. These organizations assist in the planning of traditional events such as Junior Ring ceremony, Senior Chapel, etc.
Palmetto State Teachers Association (PTSA)
The purpose of the Association shall be to Maintain, promote and foster the right of all pre-service educators to have free choice with respect to membership in professional organizations and to be free from compulsory membership in any association or organization.
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
The purpose of RHA shall be to represent and look out for the interests of those who live in Columbia College. We seek to provide improvements to the on-campus living experience by serving as a liaison between residents and the Office of Residence Life providing programs (both large scale and small) and community service activities.
Spectrum
The purpose of Spectrum shall be to bring together lesbian, bisexuals, and allies of the gay community together to enhance awareness through dialogue about sexual orientation. Spectrum provides a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where one is able to confront their and other assumptions and perceptions about alternative lifestyles through education.
- Culture & Diversity
Estamos Unidas Latina Association
Estamos Unidas LSA, Columbia College’s Latina Association, has two main goals: to unify and best serve the diverse Hispanic population on campus, and to empower the surrounding Latino community through education, service and cultural awareness. Furthermore, we seek to promote academic excellence and leadership among Latino students. We welcome students and individuals of all backgrounds who want to promote our cultures and educate themselves about the diversity and richness of the Hispanic communities.
- Spiritual Groups & Gospel Choir
Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
The Campus Crusade for Christ aims to help students grow spiritually in their lives by teaching them the basics of the Christian life.
Heavenly Creations Gospel Choir
The purpose of this organization is to praise the Lord’s name through song and worship, to stimulate Christian fellowship, and to provide and promote spiritual growth of its members.
Shandon College Ministry
The purpose of Shandon College Ministries is to get students involved in the College Ministry and show them, "We are sent people who make disciples that make disciples for the glory of God."
- Greek Life
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated™ is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 1908. It is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African American college-educated women. The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of “Service to All Mankind.” The Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered at Columbia College on March 4, 2018.
Learn more about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, visit: www.aka1908.com.
To learn more about Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, visit:- Facebook: upsilonzetacc
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Alpha Sigma Alpha
Alpha Sigma Alpha™ is a women’s organization that is part of the National Panhellenic Council and promotes high ideals and standards for its members throughout their lives by emphasizing balance among the four aims of intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development. Alpha Sigma Alpha does this by providing opportunities throughout sisterhood, heritage, leadership, and service. The vision of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to cultivate values and ideals in women who are known for their character and concern for others and strives to inspire women to lead, to serve, and most of all, to make a difference. The Iota Theta chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha (ΑΣΑ) was officially installed in Columbia College on November 10, 2018. Because of the strong emphasis placed on growth through leadership, the women of the Iota Theta Chapter are all unique, strong, and motivated women who have the desire to leave a positive impact on all who meet them.
To learn more about Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, visit: www.alphasigmaalpha.org.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated™ is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. The Upsilon Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered at Columbia College on October 9. 2020.
To learn more about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, visit: www.deltasigmatheta.org.
To learn more about the Upsilon Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, visit:- Instagram: upsilonchi_1913
Call the Office of Student Activities at 803.786.3663 for more information.
