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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 interest groups 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.
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.
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.
Commuter Board
The Commuter Board was created by the Student Government Association to meet programming needs and to be the liaison between the commuters, the Student Government Association, and the administration of the college.
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.
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.
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.
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 Anime Club
The Anime Club was established in 2005 by students for students who love the Japanese art of Anime.
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.
Fitchburg State College Film Makers Society
This club is dedicated to the study and appreciation of film and video production along with the history of cinema.
Fitchburg State College Habitat for Humanity Local Chapter
The Fitchburg State College 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.
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.
Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble performs music ranging from classic big band swing to contemporary rock. The ensemble performs at concerts and college functions throughout the school year. Students may join the ensemble by audition only. Liberal arts and sciences college credit may be awarded.
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honors Society)
Kappa Delta Pi recognizes outstanding student contributions to the field of education.
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.
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) at Fitchburg State College
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.
National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)
Fitchburg State College sponsors a local chapter of this organization, formed for students with an interest in home construction.
1 in 10 and Friends
1 in 10 and Friends offers support, acceptance, understanding and education for all Fitchburg State College students. Gay, lesbian and bisexual students, as well as allies and friends, are welcome in this social setting.
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.
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.
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.
Phi Sigma Sigma National Sorority
Phi Sigma Sigma was founded in 1913 in New York. The Zeta Rho Chapter was installed at Fitchburg State College in 1992. Phi Sigma Sigma has three goals: service, scholarship and friendship. Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropy contributes to the National Kidney Foundation.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Business Society
Business Society provides the students of 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.
Economics Club
The Economics Club provides the Fitchburg State College campus with learning opportunities of economics through hosting speakers, events and workshops.
The Fitchburg State College Volleyball Club
The volleyball club will work to promote both a competitive and noncompetitive atmosphere and will be for all levels of talent.
Pi Mu Epsilon
Pi Mu Epsilon promotes and recognizes scholarly activity in the mathematical sciences among students at FSC.
Rotaract Club of Fitchburg State College
The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities.
American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
The purpose of AIAS is to promote excellence in architecture education, training, and practice, to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines to enrich communities.
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.
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