Virginia Tech offers hundreds of student-led clubs and organizations.
Students are encouraged to find one that fits their interests and get involved.
If a student has an idea for an organization that has not already been established, he can form his own with as few as two other students.
Here are several categories of student organizations and some examples.
Greek
Tech has a very active group of fraternities and sororities, with over 65 different nationally affiliated chapters represented on campus.
Each chapter varies in size and focus, but all stress important values such as scholarship, leadership and service to the community. Chapters often participate in service and philanthropic activities, as well as intramurals and cultural programming.
Students who join have the opportunity to participate in Greek housing and to receive scholarships and awards.
There are several councils that are associated with Greek life, such as the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and the Panhellenic Council (PHC).
Examples:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi Sorority
Honor
There are many different types of honor organizations at Tech aside from the University Honors Program. They range from student-founded organizations to fraternities and sororities.
Most have a minimum GPA requirement that must be attained before joining. All provide opportunities to develop academic and leadership skills as well as give back to the community.
Examples:
Golden Key
Phi Kappa Phi
National Society of Collegiate
Scholars
Sports
Getting involved in sports at Tech is easy; there are multiple organizations that include just about any sport imaginable. These clubs are a great way to sharpen your skills or just to have some fun.
Examples:
Field Hockey
Fly Fishing Club
Mixed Martial Arts Club
Paintball Club
Service
Tech students give back in numerous ways, and this is evidenced by the number of service organizations on campus.
All types of causes are represented and these organizations give students the opportunity to help those in need in the Blacksburg area and around the world.
Examples:
Appalachia Service Project
Engineers Without Borders
Hens for Haiti
Invisible Children United
Religious
Tech provides an inclusive environment for all religions, with several different religions represented in student organizations. These organizations provide sources of fellowship and support.
Examples:
Adventist Christian Fellowship
Lutheran Outreach
Reformed University Fellowship
Performing Arts
Tech provides several outlets for students to showcase their talents, especially through student organizations. Whether it be singing, dancing, or acting, there is a place for every gift to be displayed.
Ballroom Dance
Chinese Performing Art Group
Hoorah Cloggers
Naturally Sharp
Cultural
Diversity is an important aspect of the college environment, but interaction with people who share a particular identity is also important.
The varied cultural organizations at Tech provide students with this opportunity as well as support.
Examples:
African Students Association
Asian American Student Union
Filipino Students Association
German-Austrian Society
Arts
For those who are artistically inclined, there are several student organizations that cultivate talents in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Examples:
Creative Photography
Expressions
The Writer's Block
Environmental
With the whole world looking for ways to "go green," there are opportunities to get involved in the effort right here on the Tech campus.
Examples:
Ocean Conservancy
Emerging Green Builders
Environmental Coalition
There are many other types of student organizations at Tech, so if it isn't listed here that doesn't mean it's not around.
Be sure to check the full list of student clubs and organizations on the Student Affairs Web site.