Membership in student organizations is open to all Georgia Tech students who meet eligibility requirements set forth in Georgia Tech Student Rules and Regulations. However, certain club activities—especially sports and recreation programs—may require demonstrated ability and signed liability release forms. Clubs may charge dues to defray their expenses.
All student organizations must comply with the alcohol and drug policy of Georgia Tech. Organization presidents must sign the “Acknowledgement of Alcohol Policy” form and advisors must sign the “Role and Responsibility of the Advisor” form.
Students may obtain current club contacts and officers’ names at the Campus Labs Engage platform.
Center for Student Engagement
Volunteerism and community service have long been a part of the Georgia Tech tradition. The Center empowers and supports registered student organizations to catalyze belonging and create an engaging campus community. The Center has a strong history of developing and working closely with Georgia Tech’s outstanding student leaders. The staff that make-up the Center for Student Engagement are here to provide service and support.
More information at the Center for Student Engagement website.
Departmental and Professional Societies
Departmental and professional societies give students an opportunity to meet others in their field and to learn about programs pertinent to their studies. Most of the societies offer affiliation with national professional organizations as well as promote a relationship between the student and his or her academic department. Through these organizations, students discover the connection between the study of theory and its practical applications.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
The thirty-nine fraternities and sixteen sororities at Georgia Tech strive to provide a different type of relationship among their members. Bound together by common ideals and values, members work together to excel academically, enjoy the development of lifelong friendships rooted in shared experiences, and make the most of campus life while at Georgia Tech. Exciting social events, highly competitive intramural sports, and alumni networking are all benefits of Greek life. Students interested in joining the Greek community should contact the Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC), Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), or National Panhellenic Council (NPHC).
All new fraternity and sorority members experience a period of orientation that includes participation in leadership retreats, community service projects, weekly meetings to learn about the Institute and Greek history at Tech, and activities to build friendships among new and current members. Fraternity, sorority, governing council, and Institute policies all forbid hazing, and all chapters are committed to a membership education period that instills a sense of responsibility and commitment in all new members.
More information at the Fraternity and Sorority Life website.
Honor Societies
Honor societies recognize excellence in academics, leadership, and/or extracurricular activities. Most majors and classes have associated honor societies.
Leadership Education and Development
Leadership takes place at all levels on the Georgia Tech campus — it’s not just for those in formal leadership positions. The Division of Student Life's Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) office gives participating students the opportunity to learn and practice effective leadership skills that can be applied to all areas of their personal and professional lives, now and in the future. The LEAD office offers a thoughtful and intentional series of academic, experiential, and co-curricular activities to help students prepare for leadership in a rapidly evolving global society.
LEAD programs, which include everything from one-on-one leadership coaching to living-learning communities, are designed to help students:
- Gain valuable insights into leadership potential
- Improve communication skills
- Learn how to get projects done in teams
- Understand what it takes to create change and inspire others
- Chart a leadership development pathway to real results within Georgia Tech and beyond
More information at the Leadership Education and Development website.
Mobilizing Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences (MOVE)
MOVE is Georgia Tech's umbrella organization for a variety of community service and volunteer opportunities. The organization consists of 6 committees that address various issues and provide many service opportunities for GT Students, Faculty, and Staff throughout the year.
The committees meet a variety of needs within Georgia Tech and the Greater Atlanta community. They include Animal Welfare, Education and STEM, Hunger and Homelessness, Medical Assistance, Sustainability, and Special Projects, which combines a variety of needs not met by other committees.
More information at the MOVE Engage platform.
Presidents’ Council
Presidents’ Council was established in 1995 to promote collaboration, communication, and interaction among all campus student organizations to increase organization interaction and capabilities, ultimately enhancing student life. The council comprises representatives from student organizations; presidents are automatically members of the council. The council’s governing board and advisory board are student and faculty committees, respectively, that provide guidance and direction to the council and strive to promote the council’s objectives.
Religious/Spiritual Organizations
- Asian Christian Fellowship
- Atlanta Chinese Christian Church
- Baha’i Club
- BAPS Campus Fellowship
- Baptist Collegiate Ministries
- Bethel Campus Fellowship
- Bhakti Yoga Club
- Campus Freethinkers
- Campus Outreach
- Catholic Student Organization
- Chi Alpha
- Christian Campus Fellowship
- Christian Students
- Cooperative Student Fellowship
- Crossroads
- Fellowship of Christian Graduate Students
- Fellowship of Christian Students
- Gifted Gospel Choir
- Global Outreach Campus Ministries
- Hillel/Jewish Student Union
- Hindu Youth for Unity, Virtues and Action
- International Youth Fellowship
- Joshua Generation
- Journey Christian Fellowship
- Korea Campus Crusade for Christ
- Latter-Day Saints Student Association
- Lutheran Campus Ministry
- Meditation Club
- Midtown Campus Ministry
- Muslim Student Association
- The Navigators at Georgia Tech
- Operation Seventh-Day Adventist
- Reformed University Fellowship
- Students for Christ
- Tathagata Buddhist Student Association
- Tau Alpha Omega
- The Nichiren Buddhist Student Association
- Veritas Forum
- The Way Campus Fellowship
- Wesley Foundation
- Westminster Christian Fellowship
- Youth Evangelical Fellowship
Note: This list is subject to change and accurate at the date this page was published. For the most current information please visit the JacketPages Organizations directory.
Student Center Programs Council (SCPC)
The Student Center Programs Council is a student-led programming community that brings more than 50 exciting programs to campus each year. These programs can be entertaining, thought-provoking, educational, energizing, or anything in between, but most of all they are FUN!
Visit the SCPC website for more information.
Student Organizations
A wide variety of student organizations enhance the extracurricular life of Georgia Tech students. These involvement opportunities include:
- service organizations;
- political organizations;
- recreational activities;
- sports clubs;
- cultural and diversity organizations;
- educational and major-related groups;
- religious and spiritual groups;
- production and performance groups;
- publications and student media;
- fraternities and sororities.
A complete list of Georgia Tech student organizations can be found at the Georgia Tech Jacket Pages Organizations directory.
Student organizations are responsible for promoting and educating the lawful and responsible use of alcohol by students, and to educate about illegal drugs in order to maintain an environment that is consistent with the educational focus of Georgia Tech. The complete policy and event planning form can be found at the Student Organization Alcohol and Other Drug Policy page.
Student Publications and Media
The Office of Student Media houses all seven student-run publications and media organizations at Georgia Tech. These include:
- 384 Magazine, focused on politics and social issues in the Atlanta area;
- Erato, the campus visual art and literary magazine;
- The Blueprint, a nationally recognized yearbook;
- North Avenue Review, an open-forum, free speech magazine;
- T-Book, a student traditions handbook and survival guide;
- Technique, an award-winning weekly student newspaper;
- WREK Radio, 91.1 FM.