Make Your Arcadia Experience Your Own
Finding your community at Arcadia is an essential part of the university experience. Whether you join a club or organization, take part in campus events and traditions, play on a sports team, or explore your creativity through the arts, there are countless ways to connect and grow. You’ll meet like-minded people who share your passions and can help you prepare for your ideal career.
Active Student Clubs & Organizations
Our vibrant campus is home to a wide range of student clubs, giving you countless ways to get involved, meet new people, and explore your interests. Students can also start clubs for their passions through the club designation process. All of this is supported by the Student Government Organization (SGO).
- American Chemical Society
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Arcadia Cabaret
- Arcadia Christian Fellowship (ACF)
- Arcadia’s Muslim Ummah (AMU)
- ArcadiaFTK (For the Kids)
- ARC Radio
- Asian Pacific Islander American Alliance (APIAA)
- Astronomy Club
- AU Book Club
- AU Commuters
- Black Awareness Society (BAS)
- Caribbean Students Association
- Chess Knights
- Couture Arcadia
- Debate Club
- Equestrian Club
- K-Pop Club
- Latine Society
- Model United Nations (MUN)
- Network Core Club
- Off-Book Productions
- Pagans’ Coven Club
- Pre-Health Professionals
- Pre-Law Society
- Queer and Trans Students of Color and Allies
- Social Justice Society
- Society for Castle Restoration
- Student Government Organization (SGO)
- The Hidden Opponent (THO)
- The Hiking Club of Arcadia
- The Knightlights Cheer Team (TKC)
- The Noble Band
- The Writer’s Bloc
- Ultimate Frisbee
- UKnight Dance Team
Student Involvement Checklist
With everything happening on campus, it’s easy to get lost in the excitement. Use this list as your guide to staying involved on campus. It’s a simple way to stay focused, explore what excites you, and see how far you’ve come. It can also remind you to try new things, meet new people, and keep saying yes to the experiences that make your Arcadia journey unforgettable.
First-Year Students
- Attend the Involvement Fair or other Welcome Week events
- Join at least one club and try attending three meetings
- Go to one event you normally wouldn’t (cultural, sports, arts, academic)
- Introduce yourself to the Student Engagement team or your RA
- Create a Handshake profile and explore campus jobs
- Explore identity-based or cultural organizations to learn more about the community
- Talk to a current student leader about opportunities
Sophomore Year
- Take on a committee role or small leadership position in a club
- Attend a leadership workshop or a career fair
- Volunteer for a service opportunity
- Apply for campus ambassador or peer mentor positions
- Attend events that align with your major or career goals
- Help plan part of a club event to gain event-planning experience
- Explore opportunities for study abroad, research, or internships
Junior Year
- Serve as a club officer or committee chair
- Mentor first- or second-year students through a campus program
- Apply for off-campus leadership opportunities (statewide or national programs)
- Represent your university at a competition, conference, or delegation
- Organize a campus-wide event with a club, program, or board
- Apply for leadership roles in Orientation, Residence Life, or Student Government
- Begin networking with alumni and community partners through events
Senior Year
- Train and mentor future student leaders in your club or organization
- Complete your capstone service or research project
- Apply for student leadership awards or recognition programs
- Attend networking nights and career readiness events
- Participate in Senior Week traditions
- Reflect on your involvement journey and update your resume and LinkedIn
- Stay connected after graduation by joining the Alumni Network
