Columbia University Student Organizations: A Vibrant Campus Community

Columbia College (CC) offers a diverse and engaging campus community where students can thrive. By participating in campus life, students find their community, develop their talents, and enhance essential soft skills. At CC, students are more than just students; they are part of a family. Columbia College is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment and prohibits bullying and hazing as defined by College policy.

Academic Organizations

These groups cater to specific academic interests, providing opportunities for intellectual exploration and collaboration.

BlueShift: A group focused on [insert details].
Chandler Society for Undergraduate Chemistry: This society provides a platform for undergraduate students interested in chemistry to connect, learn, and explore opportunities in the field.
Columbia Debate Society (CDS): CDS hones students' argumentation and public speaking skills through debate.
Columbia Group of Language-Oriented Thinkers (GLOT): GLOT explores the intricacies of language from various academic perspectives.
Columbia Mandarin Debate Society (CMDA): CMDA provides a space for students to debate in Mandarin, fostering language skills and cultural understanding.
Columbia Marketing Club (CMC): CMC allows students to develop marketing skills through workshops, projects, and networking opportunities.
Columbia Society of Physics Students (SPS): SPS supports physics students through academic resources, research opportunities, and community events.
Columbia University Society for Baseball Research (SBR): SBR provides a forum for baseball enthusiasts to conduct research and share their passion for the sport.
Columbia University Systems Biology Initiative (SBI): SBI engages students in the interdisciplinary field of systems biology through research and educational programs.
Columbia Mock Trial (CUMT): CUMT provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with the United States legal system and courtroom procedures.
CU Model Congress (CUMC): CUMC simulates the United States Congress, allowing students to debate and legislate on important issues.
Columbia Neuroscience Society (CNS): CNS brings together students interested in neuroscience through lectures, workshops, and research opportunities.
Philolexian Society: [insert details].
Political Science Students Association: This association provides a forum for students interested in political science to discuss current events, research, and career paths.
Columbia Pre-Law Society (CPLS): CPLS prepares students for law school through workshops, LSAT preparation, and networking events with legal professionals.
Quiz Bowl: A team that competes in academic trivia competitions.
Columbia Spectra: [insert details].
Columbia Undergraduate Emerging Markets Society: This society focuses on understanding and engaging with emerging markets around the world.

Identity & Cultural Organizations

These organizations celebrate diversity and provide safe spaces for students to connect based on shared identities and cultural backgrounds.

Black

African Students Association: This association provides a community for students of African descent and promotes awareness of African cultures.
Black History Month: Organizes events and activities to celebrate Black history and culture.
Black Students Organization: The Black Student Union creates a safe space where people can have conversations about black culture. These conversations bring to light social, economic, educational and political pressures black students face at the college and in the community.
Caribbean Students Association: This association celebrates Caribbean culture and provides a community for students from the Caribbean.
Columbia Somali Student Association: This association provides a community for Somali students and promotes awareness of Somali culture.
Ethiopian and Eritrean Students Association (EESA): EESA provides a community for Ethiopian and Eritrean students and promotes awareness of their cultures.
Haitian Students Association: This association celebrates Haitian culture and provides a community for Haitian students.
Ijoya: [insert details].

Dance

Columbia Bhangra: A dance group performing the traditional Bhangra dance from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.
Columbia Ballet Collaborative (CBC): CBC provides opportunities for students to choreograph, perform, and appreciate ballet.
Columbia China Dance: This group performs traditional and contemporary Chinese dance.
Columbia Repertory Ballet (CRB): CRB stages classical and contemporary ballet performances.
Columbia University Lion Dance: This group performs the traditional Chinese lion dance at cultural events and celebrations.
CU Generation: [insert details].
CU Raqs Sharqi (CU Raqs): CU Raqs celebrates Middle Eastern dance through performances and workshops.
Onyx Dance Troupe: [insert details].
Orchesis: [insert details].
Columbia Raas (CU Raas): CU Raas performs the traditional Raas dance from Gujarat, India.
Raw Elementz: [insert details].
Sabor: [insert details].
Columbia Taal: [insert details].
Untapped: [insert details].
Run Columbia: [insert details].

East Asian

Asian American Alliance (AAA): AAA serves as an umbrella organization for Asian American student groups, promoting unity and advocacy.Columbia University Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (CU APAHM): CU APAHM organizes events and activities to celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage.Chinese Students Club (CSC): CSC provides a community for Chinese students and promotes Chinese culture.Global China Connection (GCC): GCC connects students interested in China with opportunities in business, technology, and other fields.Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society (HKSSS): HKSSS provides a community for students from Hong Kong and promotes Hong Kong culture.Japanese Students Association (JSA): JSA provides a community for Japanese students and promotes Japanese culture.Korean Students Association (KSA): KSA provides a community for Korean students and promotes Korean culture.Koreans in General Studies (KIGS): KIGS provides a community for Korean students in the School of General Studies.Taiwanese American Students Association (TASA): TASA provides a community for Taiwanese American students and promotes Taiwanese culture.

European and Middle Eastern

Columbia University Armenian Society (CUAS): CUAS provides a community for Armenian students and promotes Armenian culture.Columbia Hellenic Society: This society celebrates Greek culture and heritage through events and activities.Columbia Iranian Students Association: This association provides a community for Iranian students and promotes Iranian culture.Columbia French Cultural Society (FCS): FCS promotes French language and culture through events, film screenings, and discussions.Polish Student Society at Columbia University: This society celebrates Polish culture and provides a community for Polish students.Turath: [insert details].Columbia Turkish Students Association (CTS): CTS provides a community for Turkish students and promotes Turkish culture.

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Indigenous

Mālama Hawai'i: [insert details].Native American Council: This council represents Native American students and advocates for their interests.Native American Heritage Month: Organizes events and activities to celebrate Native American heritage.

Latinx

Alianza: [insert details].Brazilian Society at Columbia University: This society celebrates Brazilian culture and provides a community for Brazilian students.ChicanX Caucus: [insert details].CU Boricuas: [insert details].Latinx Heritage Month: Organizes events and activities to celebrate Latinx heritage.Latinx Professional Education Network (LPEN): LPEN supports Latinx students pursuing professional degrees.Student Organization of Latines (SOL): SOL provides a community for Latinx students and advocates for their interests.Venezuelan Student Association: This association provides a community for Venezuelan students and promotes awareness of Venezuelan culture.Association of Latino Professionals for America Columbia Chapter: This chapter provides professional development and networking opportunities for Latino students.

Mixed Heritage

Mixed Heritage Society: Governed by the Special Interest Representative, this society provides a space for students of mixed heritage to connect and explore their identities.

South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander

Club Bangla: This club celebrates Bengali culture and provides a community for Bengali students.Club Zamana: [insert details].Liga Filipina: [insert details].Pakistani Student Association (PSA): PSA provides a community for Pakistani students and promotes awareness of Pakistani culture.Singapore Students Association (SSA): SSA provides a community for students from Singapore and promotes Singaporean culture.Thai Club: This club celebrates Thai culture and provides a community for Thai students.Vietnamese Students Association (VSA): VSA provides a community for Vietnamese students and promotes Vietnamese culture.

Queers and Allies

Queers and Allies provides a safe, confidential resource to students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. The organization supports students who experience harassment because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Additionally, the group is open to straight allies. Queers and Allies provides a space for LGBTQ+ and straight allies to build a network where all identities are respected.

Engineering Organizations

These groups provide opportunities for engineering students to network, develop skills, and engage with their field.

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists of Columbia University: [insert details].American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): AIAA provides opportunities for students interested in aerospace engineering to learn and connect.American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AiChe): AiChe supports chemical engineering students through professional development, networking, and outreach activities.American Society of Civil Engineers: This society provides opportunities for civil engineering students to learn, network, and engage in projects.Columbia American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Columbia ASME): Columbia ASME supports mechanical engineering students through workshops, projects, and networking events.Application Development Initiative: [insert details].Columbia University Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES): BMES supports biomedical engineering students through research opportunities, networking, and community events.Columbia Space Initiative: This initiative focuses on space-related projects and research opportunities for students.Columbia University Formula Racing (CUFR): CUFR designs, builds, and races a formula-style race car.Columbia University Robotics Club: This club provides opportunities for students to learn about and work on robotics projects.Columbia University Science Olympiad: [insert details].CUINFORMSEngineers Without Borders: This chapter works on engineering projects to benefit communities in need around the world.Institute of Electronics and Electrical EngineersColumbia University Computer Security Club (CU Cyber): This club focuses on computer security and cybersecurity topics.

Media & Publications

These organizations offer platforms for students to express their creativity and journalistic skills.

Media

Columbia Artist Society: [insert details].CU Records: [insert details].Ferris Reel Film Society: This society screens and discusses films.Columbia Undergraduate Film Productions (CUFP): CUFP provides resources and support for students to create their own films.

Publications

4x4 Magazine: [insert details].Columbia + Barnard Architecture Society: This society publishes a journal showcasing student work in architecture.Columbia Economics Review: This review publishes student research and analysis on economic issues.Columbia Journal of Literary Criticism (CJLC): CJLC publishes student essays on literature and literary theory.Columbia Science Review: This review publishes student research and articles on scientific topics.Columbia Undergraduate Law Review (CULR): CULR publishes student scholarship on legal issues.Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal (CUSJ): CUSJ publishes student research in various scientific fields.Gadfly: [insert details].Grey Matters CU (GMCU): This publication focuses on neuroscience and psychology topics.GYNECARATROCK Magazine (RATROCK): [insert details].The Birch Journal (The Birch): [insert details].The Blue and White: [insert details].Federalist Paper (The Columbia Federalist): This publication presents conservative viewpoints on campus and national issues.The Columbia Review (TCR): TCR is a literary magazine publishing student fiction, poetry, and essays.Columbia Undergraduate Medical Review: This review publishes student research and articles on medical topics.Columbia University Double Exposure: [insert details].

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Music & Performance Arts

These groups offer opportunities for students to express their artistic talents and share their passion for music and performance.

Music

Bach Society: This society performs the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.Clefhangers: [insert details].Columbia Chinese A Capella: This group performs a capella music in Chinese.Columbia Chinese Orchestra: This orchestra performs traditional Chinese music.Columbia Classical Performers: [insert details].Columbia Pops: This orchestra performs popular music.CU Sur: [insert details].Kingsmen: [insert details].Metrotones: [insert details].Non Sequitur: [insert details].Notes and Keys: [insert details].SHARP: [insert details].Uptown Vocal: [insert details].Columbia University Wind Ensemble (CUWE): CUWE performs a variety of wind ensemble music.Columbia University Music Industry Club: This club provides opportunities for students interested in the music industry.Columbia University Raaga: [insert details].

Performance

Black Theatre Ensemble: This ensemble produces and performs plays by Black playwrights.Chowdah Sketch Comedy Troupe: This troupe performs original sketch comedy.Columbia Musical Theater Society (CMTS): CMTS produces and performs musical theater productions.Columbia SLAM! Poetry: [insert details].CU Players: This group produces and performs a variety of plays.CU Sketch Show: This group performs original sketch comedy.CU Taiko: This group performs the traditional Japanese drumming art of Taiko.Fruit Paunch Improv: This group performs improvisational comedy.Kings Crown Shakespeare Troupe (KCST): KCST performs Shakespearean plays.Memento Mori: [insert details].Columbia University Performing Arts League (CUPAL): CUPAL is an umbrella organization for performing arts groups on campus.Third Wheel Improv: This group performs improvisational comedy.The Varsity Show: This is an annual musical theater production written and performed by students.Columbia Wushu: [insert details].

Pre-Professional Organizations

These groups help students prepare for their future careers by providing networking opportunities, skill-building workshops, and industry insights.

American Medical Students Association (AMSA): AMSA provides resources and support for students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.Charles Drew Pre-Medical Society: This society supports underrepresented students interested in medicine.Columbia Alpha Partners (CAP): [insert details].Columbia Association for Women in Mathematics: This association supports women in mathematics.Columbia Corporate Law and Business Association (CCLBA): CCLBA provides resources and networking opportunities for students interested in corporate law and business.Columbia Financial Investment Group (CFIG): CFIG provides students with hands-on experience in financial analysis and investment management.Columbia Global Research and Consulting Group (GRC): GRC provides students with consulting experience through pro bono projects.Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE): CORE supports student entrepreneurs through workshops, mentorship, and funding opportunities.Columbia Quant Group (CQG): CQG provides students with training and resources for quantitative finance careers.Columbia China Forum Group: [insert details].Columbia Undergraduate Consulting Club: This club prepares students for careers in consulting through case studies, workshops, and networking events.Columbia University Black Pre-Professional Society: This society supports Black students pursuing professional careers.Columbia Venture Partners (CVP): CVP connects students with venture capital and startup opportunities.Columbia Women's Business Society (CWBS): CWBS supports women in business through networking, mentorship, and professional development.Columbia Economics Society (CES): CES provides a forum for students to discuss economic issues and explore career paths in economics.Korean International Society for Academics and Career (KISAC): KISAC supports Korean students in their academic and career pursuits.Columbia Multicultural Business Association (MBA): This association promotes diversity and inclusion in the business world.National Society of Black Engineers: This society supports Black engineering students.Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers: This society supports Hispanic engineering students.Society of Women Engineers: This society supports women in engineering.The Women's Network: Columbia: [insert details].Women and Gender Diverse in Computer Science (WiCS): WiCS supports women and gender-diverse individuals in computer science.Student Union for Sustainable Development: [insert details].ColorStack at Columbia University: [insert details].Columbia Undergraduate Wealth Management Club: [insert details].Columbia Art Market Society: [insert details].

Special Interest Groups

These organizations cater to a wide range of hobbies and interests, providing students with opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.

Chess Club: The purpose of this student organization is to encourage the development of a chess community and a chess culture at Columbia College. We believe that a Chess Club constitutes a strategic platform for fostering sociability among students while stimulating intellectual growth.Columbia Minecraft Club (CMC): [insert details].Columbia Poker Club: [insert details].Columbia Super Smash Bros.: [insert details].Art Club: Art Club promotes public interest in art and celebrates the wide variety of creative forces that make up the field. The club complements classroom and studio training and enhances student understanding and appreciation of how art forms work together.Campus Activities Board (CAB): Campus Activities Board (CAB) provides programs and activities to the student body at Columbia College. CAB brings entertainment to campus such as improv groups, hypnotists, comedians, trivia nights and other events.Chi Alpha: Chi Alpha is a community of passionate Christian students at Columbia College.Collegiate DECA: Collegiate DECA serves students pursuing a degree in the field of business, finance, marketing or management. Members have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge through state and national competitive events designed to enhance practical skills.Columbia College's collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association: Columbia College's collegiate chapter of the American Marketing Association helps students develop leadership and marketing skills. The organization promotes interaction between students, faculty and the business community.Columbia College Student Veterans: Columbia College Student Veterans organizes student veterans with other students to positively impact the campus.Columbia College Computer Science Club: The Columbia College Computer Science Club provides students with opportunities to advance their knowledge of the different branches of computer and information sciences.Cougars Esports & Gaming Club: Cougars Esports & Gaming Club is an organization dedicated to individuals interested in gaming outside of a competitive college environment and to those who want to game in a fun and welcoming environment.Financial Futures club, FinFutures for short: Financial Futures club, FinFutures for short, is dedicated to empowering students with comprehensive financial knowledge for a successful future. Our mission is to create an engaging and supportive environment where members can explore and understand the broad spectrum of finance, including personal finance management, budgeting strategies, and investment principles.The Forensic Science Club: The Forensic Science Club provides students with an opportunity to network with other forensic science students.customs and life at Columbia College: [insert details]. Open to all students, the group promotes diversity, culture, respect and understanding.The Model United Nations club of Columbia College's mission: The Model United Nations club of Columbia College's mission is to promote a better understanding and an interest in the function and processes of the United Nations (UN). Members of the Model United Nations Club of Columbia College will also role-play the part of a UN member state at a United Nations simulation that includes participating teams from colleges and universities nationwide.The Royal Ping-Pong Club at Columbia College: The Royal Ping-Pong Club at Columbia College aims to bring together Columbia College students, staff, and faculty who are interested in playing, watching, or learning more about the amazing sport of Ping-Pong.The Science and Pre-Med Club: The Science and Pre-Med Club enhances and expands members' knowledge of scientific issues.The Social Sciences Club: The Social Sciences Club raises awareness and promotes interest in the fields of psychology and sociology. The club sponsors activities and gatherings for students interested in social services.The Student Nursing Association: The Student Nursing Association aims to provide programs representative of fundamental interests and concerns to nursing students.TEACH: TEACH is a student chapter of the Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA). It promotes professional ideals and purposes by establishing a group of like-minded students who want to become professional educators.

Other groups

Artificial Intelligence Club
Asia Pacific Affairs Council
CCI Investment
Civic and Voter Engagement Coalition
Columbia Energy Association
Columbia European Union Student Association
Columbia Forum on Democracy
Columbia Global Dialogue
Columbia Impact Investing Initiative
Conflict Resolution Collective
Digital and Cyber Group at Columbia University
Dominican Republic International Partnerships & Strategy
Ethical Fashion Working Group
Eurasian Student Association
First Generation Student Union
Gender Policy Working Group
Greater China Initiative
Human Rights Working Group
Japan Study Student Association
Journal of International Affairs
Korea Focus
Latin American Student Association
Migration Working Group

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