Student Organizations

Student Activities recognizes and advises over 170 different student clubs and organizations. For a complete list of all our student organizations, click on the logo below to access the S.O.N. Network.

 

 

American University Club Council: The American University Club Council (AUCC) is the governing body for all recognized clubs and associations that is run independent of the Student Government and Graduate Leadership Council. AUCC’s purpose is to allocate funds in a fair and efficient manner to all student clubs and associations through an extensive budget process. Aside from funding, the AUCC is also responsible for mediating issues and concerns between clubs on campus. For more information regarding the AUCC contact the chair at (202)885-6453 or email AUCC@american.edu.

Student Government: The undergraduate Student Government (SG) represents the interests of undergraduate students at American University. Its objectives are met by sponsoring departments and organizations that meet the diversified needs of the undergraduate student body. The SG stands as the elected representation of all undergraduate students, working with the administration, faculty and community to make the undergraduate voice heard. For more information contact the SG at (202) 885-6400 or visit them online at www.ausg.org.

The Graduate Leadership Council (GLC) represents the interests of graduate students at American University. Its primary goal is to ensure continuous improvement in all aspects of graduate student life on campus. For more information contact the GLC at (202) 885-2472.

Student Coalitions: There are currently two recognized Student-initiated coalitions Community Action and Social Justice Coalition (CASJc) and the Ethnic and Cultural Coalition (ECC). The membership of CASJc and ECC coalitions are comprised of groups that have missions and agendas that complement the mission of the individual Coalition and is codified in their governing documents.

Student Media: American University currently has six recognized media organizations. The Eagle (newspaper), The Talon (yearbook), ATV, WVAU (radio), American Literary (literary journal) and AmWord (online magazine). All of the media groups, except for The Eagle, are under the Media Board. The Media Board oversees AU’s student-funded media groups and organizes the allocation of student funds to media groups and mediates disputes.

 

Looking for a way to get involved? As an American University student you can log on to the S.O.N. network and join clubs and organizations. Check out the complete list through our Student Organization Network (S.O.N.) website.

Still have questions? Stop by Student Activities, Mary Graydon Center room 271 or email questions to activities@american.edu.