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Allegheny offers over 100 diverse clubs and organizations, giving all students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities. These student groups include student government, honorary societies, athletic organizations, College committees, community service, fraternity and sorority life, media organizations, performance groups, religious/spiritual organizations and special interest groups.
All new students receive a copy of The Compass, the student handbook when they arrive on campus. A section of The Compass lists the name of at least one contact person for each student organization so that interested students can obtain more information at any time. In addition, Gator Days at the beginning of the fall semester gives new students a chance to learn about Allegheny’s clubs and organizations in a relaxed, enjoyable environment .
Allegheny Student Government (ASG)
Through ASG, students participate in the governance of the College. ASG officers and senators are elected by popular student ballot. ASG is responsible for appointing students to serve on the standing committees of the College and of the board of trustees. ASG also allocates student activity fees to campus organizations and oversees a number of student programs.
Gator Activities Programming (GAP)
Gator Activities Programming is the all-college programming board designed to provide diverse social events for students and the campus community. GAP sponsors a wide range of events throughout the year in response to student input and suggestions.
Fraternities and Sororities
Allegheny has an active fraternity and sorority life with chapters of five national social fraternities and five national social sororities on campus. There are chapters of Delta Tau Delta, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, and Theta Chi fraternities. Sororities include Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Delta Delta, and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Fraternity and sorority activities include both service projects and social events; many of the latter are open to the campus community. Students must be regularly matriculated for one semester to participate in formal membership recruitment activities. The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council serve as governing bodies for the College’s fraternities and sororities.
Honorary and Leadership Societies
Students who meet certain academic requirements and other qualifications may be invited to join one or more of the College’s honorary societies and service groups. Honorary organizations include but are not limited to: Beta Beta Beta (biology honor society), Lambda Pi Eta (communication), Lambda Sigma (leadership), Omnicron Delta Epsilon (economics), Phi Alpha Theta (history honorary), Phi Beta Kappa (national scholastic society), Phi Sigma Iota (foreign languages), Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics honorary), Pi Sigma Alpha (political science/international studies honorary), Psi Chi (psychology honorary), Sigma Gamma Epsilon (Earth Sciences) and Sigma Tau Delta (English).
Interest Clubs and Organizations
Students with different backgrounds and interests have the opportunity to learn from each other by participating in interest clubs and organizations. These groups at Allegheny include but are not limited to: African Students Association (ASA), the Association for the Advancement of Black Culture (ABC), Legion of Allegheny Gamers, Amnesty International USA, Allegheny Role Playing and Gaming Organization, Association for Caribbean Students (ACS), Association for Asian and Asian American Awareness (A5), Black Girl Magic (BGM), Chemii (chemistry), cheerleaders, Chinese-American Friendship Society (CAFS), College Democrats, College Republicans, Dimensions (math), Fencing Club, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Geology Club, Grounds for Change (coffeehouse), International Club, Model UN Mock Trial, Outing Club, Ski and Snowboarding Club, Students for Environmental Action, Student Art Society, and Union Latina.
Media Organizations
Several publications are produced by students, including but not limited to: The Campus student newspaper; French Creek, an undergraduate journal of environmental fiction; and the Kaldron, senior yearbook.
WARC-FM is the radio voice of Allegheny College. Through the combined efforts of student programmers, producers, engineers, and announcers, WARC broadcasts daily throughout the academic year. Students also produce programs broadcast over the local cable channel, ACTV.
Performing Groups
Membership in performing groups is open to all students, although some require auditions before accepting new members. The composition of the organizations varies; some are all-student groups, while others include faculty members and community residents. Examples of Allegheny’s performing groups include the Chamber Choir, the Civic Symphony, the College Choir, the College Chorus, Jazz Band/Jazz and Dance Ensemble (JaDE), Dance Team, Orchesis Dance Company, the Student Experimental Theatre, Swing Dance Club, the Wind Symphony, and the Women’s Ensemble.
Religious Organizations
Allegheny students have many opportunities to explore their religious and spiritual beliefs through the following organizations: Allegheny Christian Outreach, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Hillel, Islamic Cultural Society, Meaningful Open Spiritual and Inter-Religious Collaborative (MOSAIC), Newman Association, and Sojourners Christian Fellowship.
Service Organizations
Approximately half of Allegheny students, as well as many others in the Allegheny community, engage in service throughout the year. A wide range of opportunities exists for both individual and group participation through partnerships with many local service agencies. Examples of organizations solely dedicated to service include Alpha Phi Omega (a co-ed service fraternity), Relay for Life, and Up ’til Dawn. Many other student organizations regularly engage in service, including Greek societies, residence halls, religious groups, special interest clubs, honorary societies, and athletic teams. Allegheny Volunteer Service Leaders and Bonner Leaders and Scholars, as well as the Office of Community Service, assist individuals and organizations in finding appropriate service options.