Campus Life Clubs and Organizations

Campus Life clubs and organizations bring students of similar interests together and provide them with opportunities to become effective leaders. These groups enhance the quality of student life by fostering social interaction, leadership development, school spirit and an affinity to RIT, all while promoting activities, diversity, service, and learning outside of the classroom.

Student Clubs

With more than 300 clubs and student organizations dedicated to student interests, there’s something for everyone at RIT. Whether you are into art, gaming, leadership, music, politics, science, sports, or theatre you will almost certainly find other students who share your same passion.

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Browse hundreds of Campus Life-sponsored clubs and organizations.

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Start

Looking to start a new club or organization that doesn’t yet exist? Take the next step to build something new here at RIT.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

RIT is home to numerous diverse inter/national social fraternities and sororities focused on academics, leadership, service, and improving the overall collegiate experience for all students.

Connect with Fraternity and Sorority Life

Major Student Organizations

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Student Service Organizations

Service Student Organizations provide significant services to the RIT student community. Students can engage with these organizations by attending their events and activities, utilizing the services they provide, or seeking a student leadership position.

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Representative Student Organizations

A Representative Student Organization (RSO) is a student organization that operates in a governance or representative capacity or provides a significant service to the student body at RIT. Our RSOs include:

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Student Government

Student Government, one of the arms of RIT’s shared governance model, represents the interests of the student body through the implementation of innovative programs, services, and initiatives that enrich student lives. They are the primary source of advocacy for students at RIT.

Club and Organization Resources

Visit Campus Life’s Clubs and Organizations CampusGroups website for access to various forms and resources, including:

  • Advisor Guidebook and Forms
  • Club and Organization Storage
  • Re-recognition instructions
  • Student Organization Handbook
  • Organizational management forms 

For inquiries about student club and organization forms and documents, please contact clubs@rit.edu.

Campus Life reviews and approves all events and programs sponsored by student clubs and organizations. Clubs and organizations must follow the Campus Life event planning process, university event rules and regulations, and other relevant event policies. For inquiries about the event process and policies, please email studentevents@rit.edu.

Learn more about event policies for student clubs and organizations

Contracts and Agreements
Any student club or organization that hires a performer, service provider, or facility must work with the Campus Life Finance Team to create a contract or agreement, even if the provided service is free. Students are not permitted to sign any contracts or agreements on behalf of the university or their student club/organization. 

Learn more about contracts and agreements

Helpful Resources
For more information about student club and organization finances, including finance certification, expense approval forms, and budget tracking, please visit the Campus Life Finance Team’s CampusGroups website or contact the Tiger Suite Club Desk at clubs@rit.edu.