There are a ton of opportunities across campus, no matter what your interests are. You just have to start looking. You can always find activities on the Syracuse University Community Calendar, but you should feel encouraged to go further. Here are a few ways to start:
Join a Student Org
One of the more obvious ways to get involved is joining a student organization. But how do you get started? A few ways: browsing ’Cuse Activities and attending the Involvement Fair on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Still not sure? Asking your roommate, friends or even an RA about their favorite clubs and orgs is always a great place to start. Also, be sure to track your involvement, so down the line, you can showcase your campus involvement!
Join a Sport Club
Our varsity sports aren’t the only teams winning championships! There are over 50 sport clubs, many who compete and win on a regional and national scale. So, if you’re looking to stay active in a team setting and want a little more structure than intramural sports, consider joining a sport club! Learn more and meet some of our fantastic student leaders at the Sport Club Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Found a sport club you like? Reach out via the Sport Clubs Contact List or look them up on ’Cuse Activities.
Visit the Intercultural Collective
Located in the newly renovated Schine Student Center is the Intercultural Collective! Support, education and community are at the center of all that our Intercultural Collective offers.
From Cultural Awareness Months, Affinity Groups, to building intellectual and leadership skills, the collective’s shared goal is to promote and celebrate inclusion and intersectionality. Learn more at the Intercultural Collective Welcome Event on Thursday, Sept. 2, or checkout this Get To Know guide!
Check Out the Be Involved Checklist
If you’re the kind of person who runs off spreadsheets and to-do lists, you likely love a good checklist. The Be Involved Checklist helps you find activities to meet new people, grow with mentorship opportunities, explore and celebrate intersectionality and inclusion, build your professional skills, and utilize Be Well along your unique wellness journey.
You can find information on key events like internship fairs, outdoor adventure trips and even how to apply for student leadership positions. The Be Involved Checklist will help you craft a distinct student experience, specific to your interests, passions and general curiosity.
Written by Patrick Hardy G’22, S.I. Newhouse School Of Public Communications