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Fitchburg State College encourages active student participation in the following recognized student organizations on campus including fraternities and sororities, musical programs, academic honor societies and special interest groups.
Alpha Lambda Delta
An honor society for freshmen students who maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and are committed to a high standard of living and learning.
Alpha Sigma Tau National Sorority
Alpha Sigma Tau stands for active, self reliant and trustworthy members of the college community. They believe strongly in the values of sisterhood and friendship, and strive to make a difference.
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
The purpose of the American Institute of Architecture Students is to promote excellence in architectural education, training, and practice, to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines, and to organize students to combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture.
Anime Club
The Anime Club was established in 2005 by students for students who love the Japanese art of Anime.
Asian Culture Society
The Asian Culture Society strives to foster awareness and understanding of Asian culture and to recognize and celebrate Asian heritage in a social setting.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
Fitchburg State College sponsors a student chapter of the ABC, which is a nationwide organization of men and women involved in the construction industry.
Biology Club
The Biology Club is a group of students interested in applying that which is learned in the classroom to the outside environment. The club participates in activities in which different aspects of the field of biology can be explored. These experiences may lead to valuable opportunities and lasting relationships between peers and faculty.
Black Student Union (BSU)
The purpose of the Black Student Union is to provide interaction between various groups of students at Fitchburg State College by holding special social and educational events.
Business Society
The Business Society provides the students at Fitchburg State College with a student based organization that shall offer real business experience and a social atmosphere.
Chavarium
Chavarium provides the Fitchburg State College campus community with learning opportunities about the Jewish culture. This organization also promotes celebrations that are sponsored by local synagogues and brings in special guests to address the Jewish tradition.
Christian Fellowship at Fitchburg State College
The Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational group on campus. This group is composed primarily of students whose goal is to promote the spiritual life of the students, faculty and administration of Fitchburg State College through worship, Bible studies, fellowship and evangelical outreach events.
Classics Society
The purpose of the Classics Society is to learn about, discuss, and promote the ancient culture of the Greeks and Romans through book discussions, museum visits, banquets, and guest lecturers.
Commuter Club
The Commuter Club advocates for Fitchburg State College’s commuter student population and provides an organized meeting space for commuter students to come together. The Commuter Club also encourages and promotes commuter student involvement on campus through programming, services, and leadership opportunities.
Dance Club
The Dance Club offers classes in tap, jazz, ballet and aerobic styles. Classes are informal, meet weekly for one hour and are led by students. Members are male and female, beginners and advanced.
Delta Alpha Pi (Disability Honor Society)
The Fitchburg State chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society presents an opportunity to change negative perceptions of students with disabilities by recognizing their academic accomplishments.
Economics Club
The Economics Club provides the Fitchburg State campus with learning opportunities of economics through hosting speakers, events and workshops.
Education Club
The Education Club offers education majors the opportunity to congregate with their peers and to extend their collective learning beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Additionally, the Education Club provides a forum for members to discuss issues pertinent to the field of education.
English Club
The English Club fosters interest in literacy tradition by providing meetings, workshops, poetry readings, field trips and other points of interest to those interested in the field of English.
Epsilon Pi Tau, Inc. (Technology Education and Industrial Technology Honor Society)
Epsilon Pi Tau works to promote and provide professional status for industrial arts and industrial vocational education, a medium for the professional development and recognition of individual members for leadership and achievement. The group fosters and encourages the acceptance among its members of the ideals of technical competence, social and professional proficiency and research.
Exercise/Sport Science Club
The Exercise Sport Science Club provides a space for Exercise Sport Science majors to collaborate in order to create a unique teaching and learning atmosphere. The objectives of the Exercise Sport Science Club include facilitating learning through workshops and lecturers and providing tutor services to underclassmen.
Falcon Players
The Falcon Players work to open the minds of members of the Fitchburg State College community to art and culture by offering performances, guest speakers, seminars and workshops.
Filmmakers Society
This club is dedicated to the study and appreciation of film and video production along with the history of cinema.
Films Under the Radar
The purpose of this organization is to introduce lesser known but critically acclaimed films to wider college audiences, and to discuss the themes and concepts of films following viewing. Films Under the Radar also screens student films.
First Responders
The Fitchburg State College First Responders provide Fitchburg State College with emergency medical care during the regular school year and during special events year-round. The squad is open to Fitchburg State College students interested in the emergency medical field.
Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB)
The Fitchburg Activities Board is responsible for much of the social programming on campus. FAB plans events including major concerts, open mic nights, comedy nights, bingo, lectures and special events.
Fitchburg State College Cheerleading Club
The Fitchburg State College Cheerleading Club is open to any person, male or female, who is interested in cheerleading to support the football and basketball teams.
Gay Straight Alliance
The Gay Straight Alliance offers support, acceptance, understanding and education for all Fitchburg State students. Gay, lesbian and bisexual students, as well as allies and friends, are welcome in this social setting.
Geo Club
The Geo Club provides an organized meeting space for Earth Science majors to discuss issues pertinent to Earth Science and to further their understanding of the field of Earth Sciences beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
Greek Council
The Greek Council was formed to improve relations among members of sororities, fraternities, student body, administration, and the Fitchburg State College community through social events, philanthropies and community projects.
Habitat for Humanity Local Chapter
The Fitchburg State Habitat for Humanity local chapter is dedicated to the values and principals of the national organization. Local chapter members will dedicate themselves to projects that are ongoing in the local Fitchburg/Leominster area. The group will participate in the Collegiate Challenge and will work in tandem with the Alternative Spring Break trip planning group.
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honors Society)
Kappa Delta Pi recognizes outstanding student contributions to the field of education.
Lacrosse Club
The Fitchburg State College Lacrosse Club sponsors student lacrosse games and strives to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, spirit, respect, and dedication.
Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Honors Society)
Lambda Pi Eta is the honor society of the National Communication Association. This chapter of Lambda Pi Eta exists to further the mission of the association and is subject to the association’s policies and procedures.
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
LASO represents Hispanic culture on campus through programs and activities.
Leadership Academy Club
The Leadership Academy Club is dedicated to providing members of the Leadership Academy Honors Program with a social outlet and a peer support network. This club unites those of similar academic integrity to enhance their college experience. The Leadership Academy Club also provides opportunities for developing leadership skills and personal growth.
Martial Arts Club
The Martial Arts Club is a group of male and female students interested in Shotokan karate. Instruction is administered by registered black belts. Beginners are welcome to join the club.
MASSPIRG (Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group)
MASSPIRG provides student involvement in environmental and consumer issues such as toxic waste, recycling, safe drinking water and voter registration. Students at 28 Massachusetts colleges participate and direct MASSPIRG campaigns. On-campus internships for credit are available in a variety of topics through the MASSPIRG Office.
Math Club
The Math Club is an academic club that is open to all students that have an interest in numbers, equations, logarithms, and the processes behind solving them.
Model United Nations
The Fitchburg State Model UN is a political science club that strives to promote the advancement of the study of political science and active participation in the political process by members of the Fitchburg State community through seminars, discussion forums, and academic symposiums.
National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)
Fitchburg State College sponsors a local chapter of this organization, formed for students with an interest in home construction.
Order of Omega
The Fitchburg State College Order of Omega is an honor society dedicated to members of Greek life who have compiled an excellent academic record and have dedicated themselves to the betterment of Greek life on campus.
Outdoor Adventure Club
The purpose of the Outdoor Adventure Club is to provide the Fitchburg State campus with fun and meaningful opportunities for outdoor recreation. These outdoor adventures promote the development of character, friendships, and physical and mental well-being for those involved and enhance members’ awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the environment.
Pan-Hellenic Council
The Pan-Hellenic Council at Fitchburg State College is the governing board of the three national sororities on campus. Meetings take place on a weekly basis.
Phi Alpha Theta (International Honor Society in History)
The Phi Alpha Theta Xi-Upsilon Chapter promotes an interest in history among its members, the Fitchburg State College community, and the greater Fitchburg area.
Phi Sigma Sigma National Sorority
Phi Sigma Sigma was founded in 1913 in New York. The Zeta Rho Chapter was installed at Fitchburg State in 1992. Phi Sigma Sigma has three goals: service, scholarship and friendship. Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropy contributes to the National Kidney Foundation.
Pi Mu Epsilon
The Fitchburg State College chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon aims to promote scholarly activity within the field of mathematical sciences and to recognize those students who show exemplary academic proficiency within the field of mathematics.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honor society for political science majors. It recognizes academic achievement of those students who major in political science.
The Point
The Point is Fitchburg State College’s monthly student newspaper that is written, designed and managed by students. The Point was established to inform, entertain and persuade its readers. Students and faculty, both part and full-time, are encouraged to submit material for publication.
Psi Chi (Psychology Honors Society)
Psi Chi’s purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and advancement of the science of psychology.
Psychology Club
The Psychology Club is a student-run organization whose purpose designed to provide activities, information, and support to psychology students and other students interested in psychology.
Rotoract Club
The purpose of Rotoract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development and to address the physical and social needs of their communities.
Sigma Pi Fraternity, International
As stated in the creed of Sigma Pi, the Brothers strive for promotion of scholarship, advancement of truth and justice, encouragement of chivalry, diffusion of culture and development of character among its members.
Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority
This national sorority seeks to ensure a perpetual bond of friendship, develop womanly character and promote high standards of conduct. The women strive to follow the college mission and bring together a culturally diverse group of individuals, each with her own talents, opinions and ideals. The members are committed to play therapy for children and community service.
Sigma Tau Delta
This organization grants distinction for high achievement to students with a major in English.
Sigma Tau Gamma National Fraternity, Inc.
Sigma Tau Gamma believes that all men are social creatures and that friendships of college men are lasting ones. The members seek to promote these associations through a social fraternity, which upholds the true standards of brotherhood.
Sigma Theta Tau, Inc., Epsilon Beta Chapter (Nursing Honor Society)
The purpose of this society is to recognize superior achievement, encourage the development of leadership qualities and foster high professional standards.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Fitchburg State Student Government Association is the democratic ruling body for and by the students. SGA strives to empower the student body and represent their issues and concerns.
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
The SNA is a professional organization run by nursing students to address nursing issues important to both the students and the community.
Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
The Fitchburg State College chapter of the National Students for Sensible Drug Policy is a grassroots network of students who are concerned about the impact of drug abuse on communities. SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to participate in the political process and push for sensible policies to achieve a safer and more just future.
Student Education Association of Massachusetts (SEAM)
SEAM addresses the needs of today’s diverse student population in order to facilitate student achievement by complementing the teacher preparation program.
Technology Education Collegiate Association (TECA)
TECA shall provide the students of Fitchburg State College an avenue to foster an appreciation for the art of technology education and a way to network with other students of like interest.
Volleyball Club
The volleyball club works to promote both a competitive and noncompetitive atmosphere and is for all levels of talent.
WXPL
WXPL is the student run radio station at Fitchburg State College. Complete with sophisticated broadcasting equipment and an extensive album library, WXPL broadcasts at 91.3 FM.
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