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Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the university-wide student governing body representing students in all divisions of the University. The SGA works to ensure basic student rights and strives to respond to the desires, needs, and concerns of the general student body. The SGA is composed of an executive, legislative, and judicial branch.

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  1. Executive Branch
  2. The executive branch is composed of the officers of the SGA who are elected during the spring semester, the executive committees, and other officers appointed by the president and vice president as they deem necessary. The SGA president is the official spokesperson of the student body.

  3. Student Legislature
  4. The student legislature is chaired by the vice president and is composed of legislators from every division of the University. Most work of the legislature is done in committees. The budget, administrative, and student concerns committees investigate and recommend changes in areas affecting the quality of student life. Meetings of the student legislature are held at 7:00pm on Mondays in the Faculty Dining Room of the DUC. all students are invited to attend and any student may submit legislation to be discussed by the legislature. All of the committee positions are appointed by the Vice President of the SGA. Positions are always available on the committees and are open to the student body. Please fill out an application in the SGA office.

  5. Judicial Branch
  6. The judicial branch of student government is the Constitutional council, which functions as the Supreme Court of the student body. It has the power to hear appeals from groups or individuals on such issues as violations of student rights and improper procedures. the SGA is concerned with serving students' needs and rights on campus.

Student input and willingness to participate can make a difference. In the past, the SGA has addressed financial aid budget cuts, the parking crisis, campus safety, construction on campus, questions of multiculturalism and diversity, and the curriculum. The Student Government promotes a sense of community on the Emory campus and works to actively address students' concerns. Students interested in getting involved should contact the SGA at 727-6179 or Drawer AM or come by DUC 515. The SGA keeps files on all chartered student organizations and has the officers' names and addresses.

The SGA Business Manager is responsible for overseeing over 200 student organization accounts funded by the SGA with Student Activity Fee monies. This person also serves as an information source for SGA activities and can be reached at 727-3513.


Student Programming Council

The SPC is the programming arm of the Student Government Association. Funded by the Student Activity Fee, the SPC provides entertainment and university-wide events open to the entire Emory community. Membership on the council is open to all interested graduate and undergraduate students and consists of members-at-large, committee chairs for each event, and the executive board officers. Although these students are entrusted with the direct responsibility of programming, all new ideas are welcomed and solicited from all divisions of the campus. The SPC has a formal structure for considering suggestions for lecturers - the Speakers Proposal Forum. All speaker ideas and other program ideas should be addressed to the current SPC officers.

Weekly meetings of the SPC are held on Thursdays at 6:00pm in DUC 355 and are open to the Emory community. The most effective forum that SPC has, through which programming suggestions and feedback can be relayed, is the SPC LearnLink conference. Any other questions, inquiries, and suggestions can be addressed to the office in DUC 504. The SPC office phone is 727-6191, campus mail address is Drawer C, and email address is askSPC@learnlink.emory.edu.


College Council

The College Council provides the student oversight and serves as the legislative body for emory College. The Council serves to disburse funding to the over 100 undergraduate organizations, provide an outlet for concerned students to discuss pressing issues, and enact legislation to improve upon the status quo within the college. in addition to the General Council, there exist four sub-committees:
  1. Student Concerns
  2. Administrative
  3. Budget
  4. Programming Board
The representative to the to the council (four per undergraduate class in addition to representatives from the schools of undergraduate Nursing and business) and the Executive officers are elected in the spring. Elections for freshmen representatives are held in the fall.

All meetings of the Council and its sub-committees are open to all students, and visitors are welcome. In addition to its legislative functions, the Council provides a free shuttle to Lenox Mall, multiple spirit programming events, educational workshops, and other activities. The General council meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm-9:00pm in DUC 355. The college council offices are located in the Dobbs University Center, rooms 507 and 501; the phone numbers are 727-6167 and 727-5069; and the campus mailing address is Drawer CCC.


Graduate Student Council

The Graduate Student Council is the governing body for the students of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Meetings are the first Thursday of every month while schools is in session at 6:00pm in the DUC Graduate Student Lounge. The Council provides a voice for graduate students at Emory and funding for graduate organizations.

Graduate Senate

The Graduate Senate is the governing body for all graduate divisions. Contact the Graduate Senate President at 727-0708.

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  • Academic Team
  • Provides an opportunity for those interested undergraduates and graduate students to compete in a test of skill and knowledge against other universities in the nation.
  • AD HOC
  • Emory's sole theater group exclusively dedicated to the production of musicals. The student-run group presents one show per semester and allows its participants to pursue and develop their creative interests by involvement with all aspects of theatrical production.
  • Ad Hoc Committee on Environmental Stewardship
  • Seeks to foster stewardship of University resources and to improve the environmental quality of life at Emory. A grassroots organization of students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni, the Ad Hoc Committee serves the current and future citizens of Emory through public education, environmental projects, and collaboration with other community groups.
  • African, Hispanic, Asian, Native American (AHANA)
  • Celebrates diversity and educates others on issues such as stereotypes, culture, racism, discrimination, etc. through means of performance arts. This includes theatrical expression (dramatic interpretation, improvisation, humor) and all forms of dance (contemporary, ethnic, tap, hip-hop).
  • African Student Association
  • Creates activities dedicated to celebrating the cultural richness of Africa as well as contributing to the intellectual and social environment of the university.
  • AIDS Awareness
  • Educates the community through seminars and related community service.
  • Aikido Club:
  • Offers instruction in the traditional Hombu style of Aikido and is affiliated with the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). Students, faculty and staff of all skill levels are invited to study this non-competitive martial art.
  • Alcohol and Drug Education Committee (ADEC)
  • Strives to educate and make students aware of the effects of alcohol and to encourage them to be responsible with decisions they make involving the use of alcohol.
  • Alpha Phi Omega
  • A national co-ed service fraternity that fosters leadership, friendship, and service through diverse service projects and numerous social events.
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Organizes break programs for students which involve community service, group building, and interactive learning on social issues.
  • Amnesty International
  • A worldwide organization dedicated to protecting fundamental human rights. Members of Emory's chapter write to international government officials on behalf of "prisoners of conscience" who have neither used nor advocated violence as well as participate in national and international activities such as rallies and peaceful demonstrations.
  • Anthropology Club
  • Promotes the knowledge of anthropology within the department and the campus at large. It encourages faculty/student interaction in achieving this goal.
  • Apple Student Core
  • Supports the use of Apple technologies through coordinating special events, trainings, meetings, and strategies for embracing technology at Emory.
  • Arab Cultural Association
  • Promotes Arab unity and educates others about the Arab world.
  • Asian Christian Fellowship
  • Offers to meet the needs of Asian Christian students. They sponsor an evangelistic event to let students know more about Christianity, and a mission night to give information about short-term and long-term mission work. The group holds a small Bible study at their regular meeting.
  • Association of Caribbean Educators and Students (ACES)
  • Shares the culture of the Caribbean with the Emory community and serves as a support group for Carribean students.
  • Association of Taiwanese American College and University Students (ATACUS)
  • A network of college students who come together based on a common Taiwanese heritage, to provide a support group, to facilitate the definition of one's Taiwanese-American identity, and to address concerns of Taiwan and Taiwanese Americans.
  • Atlanta YAD: Jewish Young Adult Agency
  • Organizes and supports religious, cultural, political, social and Israel-related programs. Working with the Jewish groups on campus, Atlanta YAD offers discussion groups, workshops, parties, trips, and retreats.
  • Aural Pleasure
  • Emory's only co-ed, student-run a cappella group. The 14-16 member group performs at venues all over Atlanta and recently released its second CD. Making a name in the Atlanta community, Aural Pleasure is a dynamic group, making music a pleasurable and fun experience.

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  • Baha'i Unity Club
  • Seeks to acquaint those interested in the tenets of the Baha'i faith - unity of humanity and unity of all religions - by sponsoring lectures, conferences, informal gatherings, service projects and social activities.
  • Ballroom Forever
  • Works toward cultural diversity and awareness through exposure to various ballroom dances including salsa, merengue, cha-cha, tango, swing, waltz, congo, and mariachi.
  • Baptist Student Union (BSU)
  • Provides opportunities for worship, Bible study, discussion, social life, witness, and community service.
  • Benjamin S Pius Pre-law Society
  • Provides information and assistance to undergraduate students interested in law school or a law related career. The Society also holds many social functions throughout the year to create a helpful network of pre-law students.
  • Best Buddies
  • An international organization that matches college students with mentally handicapped individuals from the Emory community. A friendship is formed which provides insight, fun, and heart-opening experiences for both buddies.
  • Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA)
  • The Black Graduate Student Association is dedicated to the enhancement of the graduate experience for African-American students and students of African descent at Emory University. The organization has been established to serve as a foundation for building unity, support, and academic excellence among these students as well as the greater Emory community. The association will accomplish these goals by designing experiences that focus on, but are by no means limited to: recruitment; the transition from undergraduate to graduate school; academic support; and opportunities for fellowship, service, and activism.
  • Black Student Alliance (BSA)
  • Promotes the edification and maintenance of a conscious black community; seeks to promote the knowledge of black culture and heritage, and builds ties within the black community. In addition, it serves as a forum for the study and evaluation of ideas and goals beneficial to the black community.

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  • Canterbury/ECM
  • Provides opportunities for community and spiritual growth. The primary activity is worship, on campus at the Episcopal Center and at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. The group also has Sunday evening suppers, prayer group, Bible study, inquirer's hour, service opportunities, ministry in a family shelter and individual counseling and spiritual direction.
  • Catholic Center
  • Provides an atmosphere in which you can not only continue to learn about your Catholic faith, but also to share it with others.
  • Chinese Student Union
  • A cultural, social, and academic organization for Chinese students and scholars from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Chinese from Taiwan are also welcome. The main goal of the union is to strengthen friendship and unification, and improve the communication among union members and between Chinese and American people.
  • Coalition Against Rape at Emory (CARE)
  • Seeks to educate and increase awareness about rape and other forms of sexual assault in the Emory community in hopes of preventing further assaults and helping survivors cope.
  • College Council
  • Provides the student oversight and serves as the legislative body for Emory College. The Council serves to disburse funding to the over 100 undergraduate organizations, provide an outlet for concerned students to discuss pressing issues, and enacts legislation to improve upon the status quo within the College.
  • College Republicans
  • Works to represent the Republican Party on campus. The group also provides members with opportunities for involvement in political activities and helps to provide for and ensure the presence of the conservative viewpoint at Emory.
  • Common Cause
  • Promotes a responsible and active citizenship within the Emory community to ensure that our governments are open, hones, honorable, accountable, effective, accessible, and responsible to the people.

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  • Dance Alliance
  • An integral part of Emory's dance community which strives to supplement Emory's dance program, DAE provides improvisational and formal concerts as well as co-produces and organizes "Arts for AIDS."
  • Disability Services Student Group (DSC)
  • Helps Emory students with various accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other pertinent federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DSC student group hopes to provide students who use these services with a forum to discuss ideas and concerns regarding disability services at Emory, as well as to provide support and knowledge to its members. DSC student group also hopes to raise public awareness regarding various medical, physical and learning disabilities.

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  • Emory's Amazing Throwing-Up Society (EATUS)
  • Emory's only co-ed juggling club. Know how to juggle? Want to learn? Hear voices saying, "beanbags are your friends"? Then come play with us Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. on the bottom floor of the WOODPEC.
  • Emory BIGS
  • Provides professional mentor support and monthly events for "bigs" and their "littles". A full year commitment and own transportation is required.
  • Emory Celtic Organization
  • Celebrates and promotes awareness of the cultures of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
  • Emory Chinese Student Association (ECSA)
  • An organization open to everyone who would like to learn about or teach the rich Chinese culture. The club's responsibility is to make Emory aware of Chinese issues and cultural celebrations.
  • Emory Christian Fellowship (ECF)
  • Provides a place of fellowship for Christians on campus and creates an open forum for discussion and questions relating to Christianity.
  • Emory Circle K
  • A division of Kiwanis International, Circle K offers service, leadership, fellowship and provides the opportunity to participate in a variety of community service activities such as working with children, preparing meals for AIDS patients, fundraising and walking for the March of Dimes and AIDS Walks.
  • Emory Color Guard
  • The organization incorporates flags and other equipment to perform a "marching band" style program (minus the band, of course). Any experience level is welcome, from beginners to "veterans;" just show enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Emory Entrepreneurs Network
  • Emory Entrepreneurs Network- The Emory Entrepreneurs Network is dedicated to exploring entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges specifically as they relate to undergraduate university students. This group provides a foundation for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to launch and grow new business ventures through conversation, special events, and access to resources..
  • Emory Independent Production Organization (EIPO)
  • A non-profit student organization dedicated to the creation and distribution of film and video. EIPO provides the Emory student body with an outlet in television and movie production that otherwise does not exist on campus. EIPO is dedicated to the production of student films and video programming.
  • Emory Pre-Physical Therapy Organization (EPPTO)
  • Provides a support network for students interested in the field of physical therapy. The club also has a close tie to the Emory Physical Therapy School, so that interested students can obtain information concerning volunteer opportunities and admission requirements.
  • Emory Pride
  • Provides a support base to the l/g/b/t communities at Emory and the Atlanta area; enhances the social atmosphere for gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals on campus; and strengthens awareness and education regarding issues of sexual orientation.
  • Emory READ
  • Pairs Emory students, acting as reading coaches, with children who are in need of reading assistance. The ultimate goal is to increase the linguistic aptitude of the elementary school student. Emphasizing both literacy and volunteer growth, Emory READ has quickly developed into the largest student-run volunteer organization on campus.
  • Emory Student Environmental Action Coalition (ECOSEAC)
  • Works for education and activism on issues concerning the environment. The group sponsored Earth Week and has been involved in other public awareness efforts relating to the environment.
  • Emory Students for Israel
  • Emory's pro-Israel, pro-political campus organization. Affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), we seek to inform, educate, and involve Emory students with Israel and U.S. policy towards Israel.
  • EmViet
  • Seeks to educate its members and the community about different facets of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American culture.

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  • Federalist Society at Emory
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  • Filipino Student Association
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  • Flyfishing Club
  • Teach and enjoy the sport of fly-fishing.
  • French Club
  • Provides an organization where students can builds friendships in an environment conducive to enhancing the appreciation of French language and culture. The French Club increases cultural awareness while providing opportunities for social interaction and community service, both on campus in the Atlanta area.

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  • Gathering, The
  • Emory's only all-female a cappella ensemble. This group performs an eclectic repertoire ranging from vocal jazz to contemporary hits.
  • Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual and Allies League (GLOBAL)
  • Has three goals: to provide a support base to the l/g/b/t communities at Emory and the Atlanta area; to enhance the social atmosphere for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals on campus; and to strengthen awareness and education regarding issues of sexual orientation.
  • German Club
  • Gives any interested students an opportunity to learn more about German language, culture, and life.
  • Graduate Senate
  • The governing body for all graduate divisions.
  • Graduate Student Council
  • The governing body for the students of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. The Council provides a voice for graduate students at Emory and funding for graduate organizations.
  • Greek Fellowship
  • An interdenominational Christian group for fraternity and sorority members.

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  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matte of conscience and action. Emory Habitat involves students, faculty and staff from the Emory community in building, fundraising, and education.
  • Hillel
  • Provides for the social, cultural, religious, political and educational needs of the Emory Jewish community. Programs include Hanukkah Bash, Club night, movie nights, holiday celebrations, white water rafting, Israeli dancing as well as visits to shelters and Egelston Children's Hospital.
  • Hindu Students Council (HSC)
  • A non-sectarian forum for the education of Hindu spiritual and cultural heritage. Hindu Students Council leads weekly discussions on Hindu Sacred texts and philosophy, "bhajan" sessions, and community service (seva) projects.
  • Hong Kong Students Association
  • Brings a glimpse of Hong Kong society and culture to Emory and Atlanta as well as bringing together students of Hong Kong background. Our objectives are to provide a communication and social channel for our members, helpful information to incoming Hong Kong students, and an open forum for those interested in Hong Kong

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  • Imagination Club
  • Strives to cultivate the arts and creative expression by providing students a forum for performing.
  • Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE)
  • Provides students, faculty and staff of South Asian origin with a sense of cultural identity through education and exchange of the rich Indian culture. The many members of the organization come from a wide range of backgrounds and unite themselves on the basis of pride and commitment to the preservation of Indian heritage on campus and in the Atlanta community.
  • Interfraternity Council (IFC) | Intersorority Council (ISC)
  • The IFC governs 15 fraternities and the ISC governs nine sororities. Both Councils are dedicated to academic excellence, promoting brotherhood and sisterhood, leadership development, and providing service and philanthropy.
  • International Association
  • A source of support and social interaction for international students at Emory.
  • International Association of Students in Economics and Business Management (AIESEC)
  • Aims to develop the personal and professional skills of its members. Members may socialize with AIESECers from any of the 70 member countries, get together with one of the many Atlanta business people interested in AIESEC, travel to national and international AIESEC conferences, or work on a project of local interest.
  • IsoGen Hip Hop Breakdancing Club
  • Brings students from different cultures together while providing Emory with the knowledge of the modern dance culture of hip hop, techno, and break-dancing.
  • Italian Club
  • Brings together persons who share a common interest in Italy through activities such as Italian dinners, films, excursions, cultural presentations and exhibits.

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  • Japanese Animation Club
  • An affiliate of the Japanese Department of Emory. The club works toward making the Emory campus more aware of Japanese culture; mostly by means of exposing the community to animation, a common but unique type of stylized film medium. Though animation, particularly Japanese animation, is well known in globally, North America is gradually seeing the potentials of this form.
  • Jewish Educational Alliance (JEA)
  • Provides a variety of programs that represent all streams of Jewish thought. The main function of the organization is to provide of forum on Judaism's approach to everyday issues. JEA's goal is to stimulate discussion groups on the learnlink site and begin a lecture series next semester. JEA also offers traditional Jewish events such as morning prayer, Shabbas meals on campus, and music shows.

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  • Kids-N-Health
  • Brings health awareness into elementary schools.
  • Korean Students Association
  • Shares the Korean/Korean American culture with the Emory campus. In the past the group has sponsored Henry Cho for Asian American Awareness Celebration. It also offers free tutorial sessions at the Korean American Youth Center.

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  • Latino Student Organization
  • Assembles all students with an interest in Latino issues including, but not limited to, culture, politics, social issues and philanthropy.

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  • Minority Pre-Med Society
  • Seeks to improve relations with staff, faculty and advisors, serve as a support group for minority pre-med students and as an informational center for the medical school application process.
  • Model UN
  • A forum for students to learn about international issues, improve their debating skills, and meet people from all over the world. It holds workshops and has speakers on pertinent international issues, from Kosovo to the plight of women in Afganistan.
  • Muslim Student Association (MSA)
  • A religious, cultural and social organization that attempts to build a sense of community among Muslim students through discussions, meetings and exciting activities.

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  • NAACP
  • Serves the Emory community with the same focus as a part of the national organization and to create a feeling of equality for people of color.
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Strives to foster an overall appreciation for the value of the higher education experience through recognizing and celebrating high achievement and leadership among first and second year students.
  • Network for Media, Religion, and Culture
  • An organization of students interested in critically and constructively examining the relationship between the electronic media and religion in American culture. The group has two central goals: to highlight education on media and ethical issues, and to promote new approaches to the use of electronic media technology in ministry.
  • Newman Club
  • Provides a spiritual, social and intellectual community for Catholic students at Emory.
  • Ngambika
  • Seeks to promote a genuine African identity through the black woman. Members strive to uplift and support black women.
  • No Strings Attached
  • Emory's only all male a cappella group composed of undergraduates. Born in 1994, NSA has since developed a strong following both in and out of Emory.

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  • Operation Hype
  • Brings K-12 students from the metro Atlanta area to visit Emory. This once-a-year project seeks to increase student retention rates as well as instill in neighboring students an interest in attending Emory.
  • Outdoor Emory Organization
  • One of the largest and most active outdoors organizations in the country, OEO makes weekend trips around the Southeast and have explored North America, from the Grand Canyon to Baja Mexico, from the Boundary Waters to Lake Tahoe.

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  • Pakistani Students Association
  • Enlightens and informs the community about Pakistani history and culture.
  • Peer Counseling
  • Composed of Helpline - an anonymous and confidential service that accepts calls seven days a week from 9pm-1am) - and Peer Counselors who have hours in 336 Woodruff Residential Center from 5pm-7pm, Sunday through Thursday.
  • Persian Club
  • Strives to promote an awareness of the Persian culture and traditions.
  • Pre-Engineering Society
  • Provides a source of information and guidance for students who wish to pursue a degree in engineering.
  • Pre-Veterinary Club
  • Club members are invited to participate in volunteer programs at the Atlanta Humane Society, as well as gain valuable work experience in area veterinary hospitals. Each year the club hosts guest speakers, holds a panel discussion of current veterinary students and applicants, and tours the University of Georgia's Veterinary School facilities each spring.

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  • Racial and Cultural Education Source (RACES)
  • The organization was founded to encourage intercultural and interracial awareness, to create a vehicle for open and honest discussion among a diverse group of people, and to promote a strong sense of awareness in individuals, as well as in the community at large.
  • Rathskellar
  • Emory's 13-member comedy-improvisation theater troupe has helped the community relieve stress through humor for the past 24 years.
  • Reform Jewish Students Committee
  • An organization for reform/liberal Jewish students that provides Reform High Holy Day services for students and the community. Other activities include creative Shabbat worship, social events, campus-wide speaker programs, and social action projects.
  • Residence Hall Association (RHA)
  • Provides student guidance, educational and social programming with the residence hall and throughout the community, and to service as a medium for communication between residents, the administration, and the community.
  • Revolutionary Knitters
  • A strictly non-violent activist organization that seeks to increase awareness against social injustices. We knit for human rights, environmental issues, and animal rights. We knit for those who can't stand up and fight for themselves.
  • Rollins Environmental Health and Action Committee (REHAC)
  • REHAC is dedicated to creating a working space for a just and sustainable existence. rehac advocates reducing pollutants, pathogens, and physical hazards and promoting a harmonious relationship with nature. We seek to improve and protect our living and working environment through locally focussed and collaborative education, action, and reaction.
  • Rotaract
  • Focuses on professional development, leadership development, and service projects.

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  • Shaping A Vision through Empowerment (SAVE)
  • Offers academic help and mentoring to students in Atlanta's inner city schools.
  • Showmanship and Magic Club
  • Learn and perform magic.
  • Society of Physics Students (SPS)
  • Establishes an academic as well as social atmosphere to further the studies concerning the discipline of physical sciences.
  • Starving Artist Productions
  • A student theater production company that does two main stage shows a year as well as student written play festivals and environmental "In Your Face" shows on and around campus.
  • Student Educators on Eating Disorders (SEED)
  • Presents educational programs to campus groups about the dangers of disordered eating, including the causes, symptoms, and long-term consequences.
  • Student Health Alliance of Peer Educators (SHAPE)
  • Works to challenge Emory students to understand the importance of their lifestyle choices and related health effects, assist Emory students in self-identification of risky behaviors, and help Emory students make positive lifestyle changes by providing assistance and support.
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • The university-wide student governing body representing students in all divisions of the University. The SGA works to ensure basic student rights and strives to respond to the desires, needs and concerns of the general student body. The SGA is composed of an executive, legislative and judicial branch.
  • Student Programming Council
  • The programming arm of the Student Government Association. Funded by the Student Activity Fee, the SPC provides entertainment and university-wide events open to the entire Emory community. Membership on the Council is open to all interested graduate and undergraduate students and consists of members-at-large, committee chairs for each event, and the executive board officers.
  • Student Pugwash
  • An organization dedicated to promoting the ethical and responsible use of science and technology. Students and faculty are encouraged to participate in weekly discussions, lectures, and presentations. Student Pugwash is a great opportunity to interact with professors and members of the Emory Community creating an intellectually stimulating atmosphere outside of the classroom.
  • Swing Club
  • Promotes swing dancing in the Emory community and Atlanta area. Events include lessons with Atlanta instructors, weekly outings, and performances.
  • Students in Alliance for Asian American Concerns (SAAAC)
  • A group which promotes Asian American awareness and building a community of the Asian American organizations for the Emory community.

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  • Umbrella Group
  • An organization that gives support to students and sponsors speakers throughout the year in various self-help topics. It is comprised of representatives from Students Educating about Eating Disorders (SEED), Alcohol and Drug Education Committee (ADEC), RACES, CARE, Student Health Alliance of Peer Educators (SHAPE), peer counselors, and helpline.

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  • Voices of Inner Strength
  • Ministers in song and performs for and represents the University at Cannon Chapel, singing engagements with other colleges, and on tour.
  • Volunteer Emory
  • Offers opportunities to serve the wider Atlanta community and to acquire useful experience through volunteer services.

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  • Wesley Fellowship
  • A Christian ministry of and to the educational community. It seeks to foster understanding and acceptance of the Christian faith, and witness to the mission, message and life of the church.

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  • Young Democrats of Emory
  • An organization promoting Democrat activism and political education.

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    Business

    For more information about student organizations in the Goizueta Business School, call the School at 404-727-8106.

  • Black and Latino Business Association
  • Involves creating opportunities for Goizueta Business School students, particularly Black, Asian and Latino students, to improve skills and contacts. The clubs sponsors interviewing workshops and encourages students to attend career fairs.
  • Beta Alpha Psi
  • An organization of students who are interested in various aspects of the accounting profession. The organization provides a professional orientation to accounting students through programs and speakers from industry, government and accounting firms.
  • Emory Marketing Group
  • Involves students in current marketing issues through various programs to inform the undergraduate students of current marketing issues on the school, local, national, and global levels; to provide members with opportunities for involvement in hands-on marketing activities; to promote the interest and participation in those activities; and most importantly, to better prepare students to become knowledgeable in the marketing field.
  • Goizueta BBA Finance Club
  • Serves as an intermediary between the study of finance and its real-world applications. Its goal is to help place BBA finance students in prestigious finance firms around the world.
  • Goizueta Consulting Club
  • Creates and maintains long-term relationships with consulting firms in order to help qualified students gain job placement.
  • Goizueta Investment Club
  • Designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and actual participation in financial markets. This club seeks to put to use, proving or disproving, theoretical skills learned in the classroom.
  • Undergraduate Business School Student Government (BBA Council)
  • Relays the concerns and comments of the undergraduates to the faculty and administration and serves as the legislative body for the undergrads at the Business School.

    Greeks

    The Director of Greek Life supervises the Office of Greek Life at Emory University which consists of 24 fraternities and sororities. This includes advising the Greek organizations with various programs and risk management issues and concerns, leadership development and training, and educational workshops and seminars to enhance skills and provide students with a more fulfilling and rewarding Greek experience. These organizations provide a variety of leadership opportunities and activities for their members as well as social and service-oriented programming for the entire student body. The governing bodies of the fraternities and sororities are the Interfraternity (IFC) and Intersorority (ISC) Councils.

    The IFC governs 14 fraternities and the ISC governs nine sororities. Both Councils are dedicated to academic excellence, promoting brotherhood and sisterhood, leadership development, and providing service and philanthropy. in addition to providing a support system for members, fraternities and sororities offer a chance to meet a variety of students with diverse backgrounds. Greek Life at Emory has brought together students representing different heritages and ethnic backgrounds under an umbrella of brotherhood and sisterhood.

    Students interested in joining a Greek letter organization can obtain further information by contacting the Office of Greek Life at 727-4142.

    Fraternities

    Alpha Epsilon Pi
    Drawer B
    Alpha Phi Alpha
    13 Fraternity Row
    Drawer N
    Alpha Tau Omega
    12 Fraternity Row
    Drawer H
    Beta Theta Pi
    15 Fraternity Row
    Drawer J
    Chi Phi
    8 Fraternity Row
    Drawer AA
    Delta Tau Delta
    4 Fraternity Row
    Drawer DD
    Kappa Alpha
    14 Fraternity Row
    Drawer K
    Kappa Alpha Psi
    Drawer T
    Omega Psi Phi
    Drawer AS
    Phi Delta Theta
    20 Fraternity Row
    Drawer L
    Pi Kappa Alpha
    22 Fraternity Row
    Drawer R
    Sigma Alpha Epsilon
    18 Fraternity Row
    Drawer Z
    Sigma Chi
    6 Fraternity Row
    Drawer X
    Sigma Nu
    10 Fraternity Row
    Drawer S
    Zeta Beta Tau
    Drawer KK

    Sororities

    Alpha Delta Pi
    1319-G Clifton Road
    Drawer FF
    727-7868
    Alpha Epsilon Phi
    1319-E Clifton Road
    Drawer BB
    712-8337
    Alpha Kappa Alpha
    1315-B Clifton Road
    Drawer G
    727-7908
    Delta Delta Delta
    1319-C Clifton Road
    Drawer JJ
    727-7802
    Delta Phi Epsilon
    1315-A Clifton Road
    Drawer Y
    727-7901
    Delta Sigma Theta
    1319-F Clifton Road
    Drawer EE
    727-7805
    Kappa Alpha Theta
    1319-A Clifton Road
    Drawer MM
    727-0997
    Kappa Kappa Gamma
    1319-D Clifton Road
    Drawer NN
    712-8334
    Sigma Delta Tau
    1319-B Clifton Road

    Honor Societies

    Emory students regularly compete for a variety of prestigious awards including Churchill Fellowships, Fulbright Scholarships, Goldwater Scholarships, Luce Scholarships, Marshall Fellowships, National Science Foundation Fellowships, Rhodes Scholarships, and Truman Scholarships. For further information, students should contact the Committee on Fellowships and Awards, which advises and assists applicants in a variety of ways.
  • Alpha Epsilon Delta
  • The national honor society that recognizes students who have achieved academic distinction while pursuing a premedical or pre-dental program.
  • Alpha Kappa Delta
  • Outstanding achievement in Sociology.
  • Alpha Psi Omega
  • A national honor society in theater that recognizes students who have made a significant contribution to theater during their academic year.
  • Archelaus Augustus Drake Award
  • Recognizes a junior in Emory College who has demonstrated significant advancement in academic achievement and significant growth in leadership ability and sense of educational purpose during the first two college years.
  • Brittain Award
  • Named for Marion Luther Brittain, is presented to one member of the graduating class to give public and permanent expression of gratitude for service to the university, rendered without expectation of reward or recognition.
  • Delta Omega
  • The national honorary for public health professionals. Each year, the chapter elects members from the student body, faculty and alumni based on scholarship (among students), teaching and research (among faculty) and community service (among alumni).
  • Delta Phi Alpha
  • Outstanding achievement in German.
  • Dobro Slovo
  • Outstanding achievement in Russian Studies.
  • Eta Sigma Phi
  • Outstanding achievement in Classics.
  • Lambda Alpha
  • Outstanding achievement in Anthropology.
  • Lucius Lamar McMullan Award
  • Honors a graduating senior of uncommon stature in the eyes of the Emory community who shows extraordinary promise of future leadership and service to his or her community, the nation, and the world.
  • Mortar Board
  • A senior honor society established to recognize the accomplishments of its members (rising seniors only).
  • Nu Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
  • Primary principle is "achievement in every field of human endeavor"
  • Omicron Delta Epsilon
  • Outstanding achievement in Economics.
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Recognizes student, faculty, staff and almuni leadership. Membership is based on character, scholarship, participation in student activities, and service to the university.
  • Phi Alpha Theta
  • Outstanding achievement in History.
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Election to it is based on scholarship, breadth of culture, and general promise.
  • Phi Eta Sigma
  • A national honorary society for first-year students, acknowledging outstanding scholastic achievement. Selection is based on scholarship and extracurricular involvement.
  • Phi Sigma
  • Outstanding achievement in Biology.
  • Phi Sigma Iota
  • Outstanding achievement in Modern Languages.
  • Phi Sigma Tau
  • Outstanding achievement in Philosophy.
  • Pi Sigma Alpha
  • Outstanding achievement in Political Science.
  • Psi Chi
  • Outstanding achievement in Psychology.
  • Sigma Pi Sigma
  • Outstanding achievement in Physics.
  • Sigma Tau Delta
  • Outstanding achievement in English.
  • Sigma Xi
  • Encourages original investigation in the pure and applied sciences. Although full membership is based on achievement in original investigation, undergraduate students may be elected to associate membership.
  • Stipe Society for Creative Scholars
  • An organization dedicated to furthering the cause of creative scholarship at Emory through Stipe Scholarships, the Stipe grant program, Arts Week, Stipe Coffee Houses, Poetry Nights, Gotcha! Festival and many others. The Stipe Society also works to promote communication and coordination between existing Emory arts groups and organizations.
  • Sonny Carter Scholarship
  • Established to honor the memory of U.S. astronaut Manley Lanier Carter, Jr., a graduate of Emory College and the Emory School of Medicine. Awarded to a rising senior, it recognizes the recipient's academic and athletic accomplishments as well as leadership, personal character, and commitment to using his or her talents for the common good. The scholarship provides funding toward the final year of undergraduate study.
  • Theta Alpha Kappa
  • Outstanding achievement in Religion.
  • Who's Who
  • Honors college and university students who have made significant contributions to their schools. Selection is based on leadership, service, and scholarship.

    Legal

    For complete information about student organizations in the Law School, view www.law.emory.edu/LAW/student.html.


    Medical

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • The only national honor medical society. Criteria for election include scholastic excellence, integrity, capacity for leadership, compassion, and fairness in dealing with one's colleagues.
  • American Medical Association/Medical Student Section (AMA/MSS)
  • The largest medical society in the U.S. and functions to represent the best interests of its members in different means. In addition to receiving a subscription to JAMA, membership in the MSS allows participation in national legislative decisions through state and national conferences.
  • American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
  • Fosters friendship and mentoring among premedical students at Oxford College. Conducts various medically-related community service activities annually stemming from blood and food drives to science demonstrations at local elementary schools. The EUSM chapter members take an active part in addressing problems specific to medical education and health care at the local and national level.
  • Big Sib
  • Designed to help incoming first-year students by pairing them with rising second-year students.
  • Committee on the Status of Women in Medicine
  • Consists of women faculty and medical students who deal with the special problems and concerns of female students, house staff, and faculty within the School of Medicine.
  • Emory Family Practice Association
  • Offers free one-year membership with the American Academy of Family Physicians and subscriptions to professional journals.
  • Emory Students Teaching AIDS (ESTA)
  • A group of Emory medical students who teach high schoolers important facts about AIDS.
  • Health Outreach Program at Emory (HOPE)
  • Provides volunteer opportunities to medical school students who wish to become involved in the community through homeless shelters and medical clinics.
  • Medical School Admissions Committee
  • Allows medical students the opportunity to volunteer for service interviewing applicants.
  • Medical Student Advisory Committee (MSAC)
  • Represents student interests, establishes student policy, promotes channels of communication among students, faculty and administration of the School, and presents student opinion to the University community and the community at large.
  • Gay Emory Medical Students and Supporters (GEMSS)
  • Provides educational and social support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and questioning students at the School of Medicine. A primary goal is to provide a voice to the administration about gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues facing medical students, ways the curriculum can address those particular needs, and ways to educate the medical community about gay and lesbian medical concerns.
  • Pediatric Interest Group
  • A group of students interested in various issues concerning children and adolescents, including health care, education and social issues.
  • Physicians for Social Responsibility
  • A national organization with international affiliates whose goal is to develop social consciousness.
  • Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
  • A national organization of Hispanic-American, Native American, and African-American medical and premedical students. The organization was established in recognition of the need to increase medical student awareness or an sensitivity to health care issues of the national in general and of minority and indigent communities in particular.
  • Undergraduate Medical Education Committee
  • Appointed by the Dean for the purpose of reviewing and revising the medical school curriculum.

    Nursing

    For more information about student organizations in the School of Nursing's Office of Student Affairs at 404-727-7980.

  • Graduate Student Nurses Association
  • Provides unity, support and recreational outlets to graduate nursing students. It serves as a forum to discuss problems and to make recommendations for change, and serves to make graduate nursing students more aware of activities and resources available to them on campus.
  • Emory Student Nurses Association (ESNA)
  • Informs student nurses about issues concerning the nursing profession.

    Public Health

    For more information about student organizations in the Rollins School of Public Health, view www.sph.emory.edu/student/studentorg.html


    Student Media

    The Media Council governs University-wide student media, serving as a resource board to advocate ethical journalism and media practices. The Council also manages the common use of computer equipment, approves budgets, and deals other issues related to the general operation of University-wide media organizations.
  • Alloy Magazine
  • A hybrid of Emory's non-fiction and fiction magazines, Alloy publishes a variety of student writing and artwork. From non-fiction articles, in-depth critical reviews, and humorous pieces, to fiction, poetry, drama, dialogues, photo essays and student artwork.
  • Emory Vision
  • The student television station, overseeing the station management of cable Channel 53, "EV 53," the student video channel which features originally-produced student programming, movies, and other commercial programming.
  • Fire This Time, The
  • Emory's quarterly news magazine that covers issues of particular concern to African American students.
  • Lullwater Review
  • Emory's literary journal that features exceptional student work alongside the work of more accomplished writers.
  • Spoke, The
  • Emory University's only official humor publication.
  • Wheel, The
  • Emory's twice-weekly student newspaper, provides coverage of campus happenings as well as events in Atlanta and the nation. The Wheel includes features of interest to students such as campus news, editorials, movie reviews, Police Beat, sports, and features. The publication provides its student staff with experience in all facets of publication including writing, editing, photography, production, layout, advertising sales, and business management.
  • WMRE
  • Emory's Student radio station on the Internet and on campus at Cable Channel 7.

    Sports Clubs

    Sports clubs offer many opportunities for Emory students. Call the Woodruff PE Center at 404-727-6551 for further information about club sports.

    Theology

    For more information about these student organizations contact the Candler School of Theology at 404-727-6322.

  • Amnesty International, Candler Chapter
  • A strong community of seminarians who seek to live out their religious faith by working for the liberation of all people. In part through letter-writing campaigns, the group works toward the following goals: the release of prisoners of conscience who have neither used nor advocated violence; fair and prompt trials for all prisoners of conscience who are detained without charge or trial; and , on behalf of all prisoners, the end of torture, execution, and other inhumane or degrading forms of treatment.
  • Candler Baptist Community
  • Provides support, networking, placement, and educational fellowship for students of all Baptist traditions. It sponsors weekly luncheons, co-sponsors an annual retreat, and holds regular meetings for dinner and conversation.
  • Candler Black Student Caucus
  • Established to sustain and enhance African/African American identity, awareness, and cohesiveness on the Emory campus and at Candler.
  • Candler Coordinating Council
  • The student governing body for all chartered organizations at Candler. Its purpose is to coordinate activities and budget monies for all organizations, as well as to legislate policies on campus.
  • Candler Evangelical Society
  • A non-denominational organization whose purpose is to minister to, support, and to educate and reach out to the larger Candler community.
  • Candler Forum Committee
  • Initiates forums and sponsors forums initiated by existing chartered student organizations or by faculty members. The presentations include a balance of differing viewpoints, rather than serving as programs of advocacy. The issues presented are ones of broad community concern.
  • Candler Women
  • Creates a safe place for women to be and speak in an atmosphere that values women's experiences and empowers each woman to value her own experience.
  • Emory Korean Graduate Student Association
  • Contributes to the Candler and Emory communities by enriching the Multicultural, social, and academic experiences for students.
  • Sacred Worth
  • An organization whose primary focus is to be a prophetic voice that challenges attitudes and practices concerning human sexuality. The group is called to performs acts of justice and reconciliation through equality, dialogue, and loving engagement with the community. It considers equality, mutuality, social responsibility, and commitment rather than the gender of the individuals involved to be hallmarks of a just and healthy relationship. The organization strives to make the community of faith a safer, more loving and respectful place for heterosexual, gay, lesbian and bisexual persons and supports full recognition of persons who feel called to lay or ordained ministry regardless of sexuality.
  • Social Concerns Network
  • Seeks to support, coordinate and nurture social actions that emerge from faith. Activities include volunteering at soup kitchens, working with Habitat for Humanity, and coordinating canned food drives.
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Seeks to provide the means to allow Candler student to integrate their studies and spiritual life.

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