Student Organizations at Marietta College
There are more than 50 student organizations (and increasing each year) at Marietta College. Organizations fall into one of the following categories: Academic, Athletics & Recreation, Campus Life, Cultural, Political, Religious, and Service.
If you don't find anything that's a good fit for you, starting a new student organization is easy! All you need is five committed students who share your common interest and a faculty/staff advisor. The next step is to make an appointment to meet with one of the staff members of the Office of Campus Involvement. We can assist you with the rest of the process, including designing a constitution, electing an executive board, and reserving a meeting space. Visit us on the first floor of Andrews Hall.
Academic
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Provides students with opportunities to gain valuable insights into the worlds of advertising and connects them with industry professionals.
American Association of Drilling Engineers
Provides students with educational and networking opportunities related to the oil and gas industry as well as opportunities to expand their knowledge of the oil and gas industry.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Acts as the on-campus representation of the Professional Society of AAPG and helps students develop themselves professionally.
Biology Club
Provides an opportunity for students from all majors and fields of study to learn and participate in experiential learning opportunities in various biology-related subjects.
Chemistry Club
Gives students with an interest in chemistry the opportunity to build community.
Collegiate National Association for Music Education (CNAfME)
Promotes the professional development of students in the field of Music Education.
Future Energy Producers of America
Educates students on energy and engineering practices.
Geology Club
Builds community amongst students interested in Geology.
International Association of Drilling Contractors
Teaches students more about the drilling industry and provides them with networking opportunities.
Marietta College Association for Computing Machinery
Promotes an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, construction, languages, management, and applications of modern computing.
Marietta College Landman Association
Works to educate all members of the land and energy management program on the field, and provides opportunities for professional development.
Marietta College Physician Assistant Student Society
Serves as the official organization for physician assistant students to promote academic achievement, clinical excellence, and professional growth.
Marietta College Sports Medicine
Educates club members on the sports medicine field and promotes the field of sports medicine across campus.
Model UN
To learn more about world politics by preparing for and attending inter-collegiate simulations where students roleplay diplomats from assigned countries on designated United Nations committees that try to resolve international problems.
National Society of Leadership and Success
Helps students discover and achieve their goals, offering life-changing lectures from the nation’s leading presenters, establishing a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed.
Psychology Club
Builds a community amongst students from varying disciplines where current issues in psychology are discussed.
Scholars Community
Promotes high standards of academic achievement, encourages community service and involvement, fosters social development, and embraces the comprehensive values of a liberal arts education in the Marietta College community.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Develops students’ knowledge of the petroleum industry through trips, info sessions, and other professional development events.
Spanish Club
Fosters awareness of Latinx and Hispanic culture, raises awareness, and advocates for diversity both on campus and in the surrounding community while engaging in the Spanish language outside of the classroom.
Sports Business Association (SBA)
Develops students’ interest in a career in sport through job shadows, professional networking opportunities, lunch and learns, and other activities that connect students to working industry professionals and give students hands-on experience.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Channel through which the undergraduate serves as the conduit between the Student Body and the rest of the college, including the faculty, staff, and administration. In addition, SGA determines the funding for most of the non-Greek organizations on campus.
Student Pioneers of Music Therapy
Comprised of students in and outside of the major, hosts music related events to share their passion with those on campus and in the community.
Women in STEM
Empowers, promotes, and supports women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Academic Honor Societies
- Alpha Alpha Alpha- First-Generation Students
- Alpha Delta Sigma- Advertising
- Alpha Epsilon Rho- Broadcasting
- Alpha Lambda Delta- Freshman
- Alpha Psi Omega- Drama
- Beta Beta Beta- Biology
- Kappa Alpha Omicron- Environmental Science
- Kappa Delta Pi- Education
- Kappa Mu Epsilon- Mathematics
- Kappa Pi- Art
- Lambda Pi Eta- Communication
- Mu Psi Kappa- Music
- Omicron Delta Epsilon- Economics
- Omicron Delta Kappa- Leadership
- Phi Alpha Theta- History
- Phi Beta Kappa- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Phi Sigma Iota- Foreign Languages and Literature
- Pi Epsilon Tau- Petroleum Engineering
- Pi Kappa Delta- Speech and Debate
- Pi Sigma Alpha- Political Science
- Psi Chi- Psychology
- Sigma Delta Pi- Spanish
- Sigma Gamma Epsilon- Earth Sciences
- Sigma Pi Sigma- Physics
- Sigma Tau Delta- English
- Tau Pi Phi- Business and Economics
Intercollegiate Athletic Teams
Men
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Esports
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Esports
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Diversity & Inclusion
Black Student Union (BSU)
This organization hopes to reform the Marietta College campus and community environment in order to provide students of Color the social environment conducive to their intellectual, emotional, and personal growth.
Brother 2 Brother
Helps boys of many different backgrounds become men through meetings and discussing situations in their lives and around campus, while simultaneously helping out and supporting different groups around campus.
Global Connections
Brings awareness of multicultural coexistence by providing not only an opportunity to enhance campus and community life, but also a life-changing experience, an opportunity to build their resume, and an educational adventure.
LGBTQ+ Activism
Exists to improve the lives and safety of marginalized students through providing a community space for LGBTQ+ students, educational programs, fundraising, and political demonstrations.
Greek Life
- Alpha Sigma Phi (Male)
- Alpha Tau Omega (Male)
- Alpha Xi Delta (Female)
- Chi Omega (Female)
- Delta Tau Delta (Male)
- Lambda Chi Alpha (Male)
- Sigma Kappa (Female)
- Interfraternity Council
- Order of the Omega
- Panhellenic Council
Intramurals
- 3-on-3 Basketball (Fall)
- 5-on-5 Basketball (Spring)
- Cornhole (Fall)
- Flag Football (Fall)
- Golf (Spring)
- Soccer (Spring)
- Softball (Spring)
- Sand Volleyball (Spring)
- Volleyball (Fall)
Student Media
National Electronic Media Association- NBS-AERho
Encourages and rewards scholarship and accomplishment among students of broadcasting in the Alpha Epsilon
Rho honor society and helps to establish meaningful communication between students and professional broadcasters.
The Marcolian
Campus newspaper that provides students an opportunity to prepare and produce multimedia news and work in collaboration with the other campus news organizations.
Pulse
An in-house magazine featuring student writing edited and published by Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society.
WCMO-TV
An on-campus TV station that broadcasts student-produced news, sports and public affairs programs to 12,000 households using facilities that include a large main studio, master control, field production equipment and Final Cut Pro editing systems (similar to the systems used by CNN and ESPN).
WCMO-FM 98.5
A 100-watt LP class station that broadcasts contemporary music and local events throughout the campus and within a six-
mile radius of the City of Marietta that is nearly all live and student-driven.
WMRT-FM 88.3
A 9,200-watt student-run station, with a range of 30 miles, which broadcasts classical music, jazz and show tunes, as well as national, regional, state and local news, weather and sports.
Music
Choral
- American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
- Concert Choir
- Floodstage
- Oratorio Chorus
- Women’s Choir
Instrumental
- BONK!
- Chamber Ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble/Combo
- Pep Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
Political
Marietta College Democrats
Promotes the ideas of the Democratic Party.
Marietta College Republicans
Promotes the ideas of the Republican Party.
United Women of Power
Unites and empowers women of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations and backgrounds at Marietta College with aims to equip women with the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders on campus, in their communities, and in careers after graduation.
Programming
Pioneer Activity Council (PAC)
Plans and implements quality, diverse, social, educational, and innovative activities for the campus community.
Recreational
Chess Club
Provides an opportunity for students to learn to play chess and cultivates a competitive environment for basic and advanced players.
Coloring Club
Offers students the opportunity to relieve stress through coloring while interacting with fellow colorists.
Cornhole Club
Creates an opportunity of students to expand their knowledge of cornhole and play with other students who share their interest.
Cycling Club
Fosters a community amongst students who enjoy cycling.
Disc Golf Club
Brings students together to have fun and meet new people while playing disc golf.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Builds a campus community based on playing Dungeons and Dragons.
Gardening Club
Helps spread environmental awareness on campus and brings together students who share an interest in gardening.
Marietta College Golf Association
Brings together students who share an interest in golfing and provides them with an opportunity to play at local courses at a
reduced rate.
Marietta Sportsman’s Club
Helps farmers and local landowners effectively manage wildlife on their property and decrease crop damage, while also bringing knowledge and awareness of game management to the student body.
Ski Club
Works to promote the education of skills related to skiing and snowboarding and provides an environment where students
can spend time together and de-stress.
Star Wars Club
Brings students together who enjoy Star Wars.
Ultimate Frisbee
Provides an opportunity for students to relieve stress and bond over ultimate frisbee.
Religious
Cru at Marietta College
Serves as a caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ.
Service
Corps for Rural and Urban Success in Health (CRUSH)
Works to bring awareness to the inequalities in health care and provides students the opportunity to address disparities at the college and in the community.
Fair Trade Club
Educates students in ways they can incorporate more sustainable and ethical practices into their lives.
Marietta Mindset
Focuses on the mental health of Marietta students through community activities focused on social connection, peer support, and self-care.
MEDLIFE
Works to bring awareness to the inequalities in health care and provides students with an opportunity to serve the local community and abroad.
Event Planning Resources
- Catertrax: Use this system to order food or beverages through Parkhurst Dining, Marietta College’s dining services provider. The staff in Gilman will help you create the ideal menu for your event. We recommend reaching out to Parkhurst at least two weeks before your event date.
- Facilities Registration: To request a space in which to host your event, log on to your MyMarietta portal, scroll all the way down, and on the right side of the page, click “Facilities Reservation.” This will bring you to the EventPro system, where you can see what rooms are available and put in your request. For recurring events such as weekly meetings, it’s best if you stop by the Office of Campus Involvement for assistance.
- Advertising Policies: It is the policy of Marietta College to allow as much space as possible to recognized College clubs and organizations for the purpose of publicizing their events and activities. The college reserves the right to discard any publications from outside businesses or campus organizations that are not approved by the Office of Campus Involvement. Note that individual campus buildings have additional guidelines regarding the placement of advertising.
- Student Learning & Development Transcript
- As a student, you’re involved in many activities and organizations during your four years at Marietta College. With every co-curricular activity, you develop and strengthen specific skills that will benefit you long after you graduate. To capture this outside-the-classroom learning, the Student Learning & Development Transcript was designed to keep an accurate account of all the value-added learning you experience here at Marietta College.
- The SLDT can be found in the MyMarietta portal by clicking on the “Collaboration” icon, choosing the “Student Academics” option, and then “Student Learning & Development Transcript” link.
- Students are encouraged to begin tracking their involvement their very first semester on campus, because the sooner you begin, the easier it will be to keep track! The SLDT can help students prepare their résumé, supplement their graduate school and scholarship applications, and assist students take the fullest advantage of the Marietta College experience.