Clubs and Organizations

ACM promotes computer science and mathematics around campus and gives back to the community through the advancement of computing and technology.

Open to all students, the purpose of this organization is to create awareness and develop Afro-American consciousness, and promote the black community at USJ.

The Future Health Professions Club exists to provide its members with the skills and opportunities to enhance their academic, networking and clinical skills in pursuit of a health-related profession. If you are interested in any pre-health profession and you love helping others through service and leadership you are encouraged to join.

The Hispanic Student Union unites to raise Hispanic awareness on campus to try to find solutions to the needs and problems of our Hispanic students. HSU is committed to the preservation of the Hispanic cultural heritage by devoting ourselves to the enhancement and creation of relevant classes, programs and events which will stimulate our identity and cultural roots. Membership is open to all students, both those who identify as Hispanic and those who do not.

The Muslim Student Association is an organization for Muslims and Non-Muslim students alike at USJ. The MSA is a diverse group consisting of people of different origins, nationalities, and culture. The MSA serves the needs of students by providing an atmosphere in which all students of different cultures and backgrounds are accepted. The MSA at USJ is dedicated to maintaining the culture, heritage, and practices of Islam and Muslims, as well as combating common stereotypes and misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims. This organization is a means by which Muslim students maintain and increase their faith in a college environment as well as a tool by which non-Muslims on campus learn about Islam. The purpose of the MSA is to provide an environment for the development and networking of Muslims on campus while fostering a sense of community between Muslims and non-Muslims through education, dialogue and interaction. The MSA gives a voice for the Muslims on this campus to express and break misconceptions by teaching the true meaning of Islam which is peace.

The Student Accounting and Business Society (SABS) at the University of Saint Joseph aims to foster academic and professional growth among students interested in accounting, finance, business, sport management, computer and actuarial science. Through networking events, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and community engagement, SABS provides members with opportunities to develop leadership skills, gain industry insights, and connect classroom learning with real-world applications. The society strives to create a collaborative environment that supports career readiness and lifelong learning. Open to all students.

The Student Government Association, or SGA, is the representative body for all undergraduate students at the University of Saint Joseph. SGA works to ensure that the needs of the student body are being met on campus. It acts as the liaison for all students with faculty, administration, and trustees of the University. All undergraduate students are invited and encouraged to get involved with the SGA on campus.

The Student Nurses Association is a student organization at USJ for nursing students, pre-nursing students, and for anyone interested in the nursing profession. This organization provides information regarding the nursing profession, careers and new developments in the field and sponsors a variety of programs within the community related to the field of nursing.

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A local chapter of the society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research.