Get involved

Make new friends and explore your interests. College will provide an unlimited amount of opportunities for you to find something fun and exciting to participate in. If the possibility arises where your specific interest isn’t represented then you can create a club of your own! By pursuing college activities outside of your classes, you will learn a lot about the activity, and more importantly, a lot about yourself.

Academic organizations

Meet students who are on the same wave length regarding academics through honorary societies, clubs and associations for academic areas of study.

Club sports

Are non-varsity teams that have coaches and hold regular practice sessions. You can pursue your interests and passions with club or intramural sports. This is a great way to stay active and try something you never had the chance to participate in before.

Diversity organizations

These are groups that not only provide academic and cultural support for students from diverse backgrounds, but it also helps to create a secure community. These organizations work to promote cultural consciousness to the entire school and give support to those trying to increase cross-cultural understanding on campus.

General and special interest organizations

From campus-wide publications such as The Collegian student newspaper and The Drift yearbook to the Butler University Student Foundation (BUSF) and Colleges Against Cancer, there are numerous causes and efforts that could use your participation.

Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are there basically to enhance and support the college experience. They do everything from charitable events to intramural sports to study groups to social events. Greeks encourage all of their members to get involved on campus. They are also a good way for people to make friends.

Performing arts organizations

Numerous opportunities are available for students to participate in and/or attend productions created by the theater clubs. If acting isn’t your forte there are opportunities participate in dance, choir, glee club and many more.

Political organizations

Both the Young Democrats and College Republicans are active on campus. Many colleges have programs to supports worldwide human rights.

Religious and spiritual groups

Deepen your faith and nurture your spirit with organizations that bring together students to practice their religion or continue study in a particular area of interest. There are many activities that you can participate in and you will have a chance to meet like-minded individuals on campus.

Residence hall organizations

Opportunities to meet new friends, influence policy development and increase your leadership skills are available. The halls are more than just a place to sleep and study you can have the chance to get involved and play part in shaping your dorms community.

Service organizations

Giving back to the community is an important aspect of student life for some students, at any college you chose to go to you will find opportunities to join an organization of students who share a similar mission as you: to give back to the community. If you’re ready to make a difference, you can make it by joining a servuce organization.

Student government

The official student governing body, the Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of elected student representatives. Here’s your chance to really hone your leadership skills and valuable experience as you promote the welfare and best interests of the student body

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