CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CLASS ONE
Black Student Union (BSU)
Today our purpose is to
promote cultural awareness
and mutual respect campus
wide through the Arts,
Education, and Fellowship.
This organization is open to
anyone, from any background,
who wants to learn more about
the experience we live as
African-American students and
our rich culture that has
changed the world.
Montclair State Dietetics Organization (MSDO)
We aim to promote student
participation in nutrition related
activities, further nutrition
knowledge, encourage healthful
living, and enhance career
development. MSDO is open to
all students who want to
promote healthy lifestyles,
regardless of their major.
Haitian Student Association (HSA)
The Purpose of this
organization is to promote the
awareness, respect, and
better understanding of
Haitian history, culture, and
traditions via social & cultural
programs, designed to further
educate the campus
community, and to help foster
an atmosphere of cultural
acceptance and diversity at
Montclair State University.
Montclair University Gamers (MUG)
Our purpose is to provide a safe
and clean environment for students
to gather and participate in
community games and activities.
We provide a central point for the
many Montclair students who enjoy
gaming that they would not have
otherwise. We are a community
club, linking students with each
other and introducing people to
others that share their hobbies and
interests, allowing for a richer and
developed sense of community
amongst the Montclair student
body.
Japan Club
The club welcomes anyone who
has an interest in the culture,
people, language, history, and
other wonders of Japan. All are
invited to attend and participate in
activities and events that will help
us to learn about and celebrate the
country and culture of the Land of
the Rising Sun. The various events
that Japan Club holds include
Japanese Media Nights, field trips,
demonstrations, small celebrations,
bake sales, and more!
Montclair Filipino American Student Association (MUFASA)
Montclair Unified Filipino
American Student Association
(M.U.F.A.S.A.) is a Class I
Organization of Montclair's
S.G.A. The purpose of this
organization is to educate the
student body on Filipino culture
and for Filipinos to have an
identity on Montclair's campus.
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
As Latinos, we have flavor--we
have that extra movement
within our hips that can move
people. LASO aims to add that
extra hip movement at MSU by
sharing our music, food, dance,
stories, and intellect with
people on campus who might
not know about our culture; we
also aim to ignite that flavor
among Latinos students who
are looking for a home. We are
a FAMILY! Come out to our
events, hang out at out LASO
Office
Video Production Club
We are a group of students
who love various aspects of
video production and hope to
share that passion with other
members of the university
community. We are always
looking for new members and
no experience is required.The
Video Production Club is an
organization for filmmakers and
videographers to meet and
produce video & film content on
campus.
Montclair State Dance Company
MSDC is a dance organization
that accepts dancers of all
styles and levels of experience!
That means you can have little
to no experience at all. You just
need to have a passion for
dance! We cover all styles of
dance such as Hip-Hop, Jazz,
Lyrical, Modern, Tap, and even
Salsa. If you have an interest
or a passion for dance, this is
the club for you!
Players
We're Montclair State University's
student-run theatre organization.
Players was founded in 1937 to
give Montclair State University
students the opportunity to create
theater.Players do numerous
productions every year, such as
dramas, comedies, one-acts,
cabaret nights and musicals. In the
early 1970s, Players became a
Class One Organization of the
SGA, Inc. which it remains to this
day.
South Asian Student Association (SASA)
We aim to be an inclusive
community for anyone who is
interested or apart of South
Asian culture, everyone is
welcome! The purpose of
South Asian Student
Association (SASA) is to
collectively embrace the
cultures of the eight countries
that are included in South
Asian Countries. These
countries include: India,
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal,
Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives,
and Afghanistan.
Unified Asian American Student Organization (UAASO)
We are the Unified Asian
American Student Organization
(UAASO) at Montclair State
University! We are a Class I
organization of the Student
Government Association. We
are passionate to network and
teach all interested individuals
regarding Asian culture. At the
same time we strive to bring the
diverse MSU community
together as a whole by hosting
educational, interactive, and
social events on campus.
CLASS TWO
Justice for Education
The purpose of this
organization will be to raise
awareness for social justice
in school systems and in the
community. To advocate for
students and their families
that have been historically
mistreated or have not been
given the same opportunity
from their school systems.
LadiesFirst
The mission of LadiesFIRST is to
overall teach self-worth and value
through sisterhood, integrity, and
love. LadiesFIRST impacts the
campus community socially,
academically, intellectually, and
emotionally. Indeed, we help
students successfully graduate
through academic events,
networking programs, and
opportunities while uplifting and
empowering.
Montclair State University Marketing Association
The MSU Marketing Association is
a Class II organization that focuses
on different areas in marketing.
Members gain experience in
developing marketing strategies,
consulting, event planning, and
much more. It is open to all majors
to join!
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
The Muslim Students’ Association
strives to build unity through
diversity and education. We aim to
provide programs for people of all
backgrounds, levels of knowledge
and levels of piety to learn and
meet with other Muslims on and off
campus.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP)
Native African Student Organization (NASO)
The National Association for
the Advancement of Colored
People is an African-American
civil rights organization in the
United States, formed in 1909
by Moorfield Storey, by Mary
White Ovington and W. E. B.
Du Bois. MSU'S NAACP
Chapter is here to be a voice to
students of all backgrounds on
this campus.
The purpose of the Native African
Student Organization is to
influence, preserve, and educate
the university community on the
African diaspora. As an
organization we hope to shed light
on different countries in Africa by
displaying it through its rich culture.
We believe that through the
exposure of different African
cultures we will be able to unite
people from all over the African
continent and abroad.
Pre-Law Society
organization of the Student
Government Association that
strives to provide students with
the resources necessary to
excel in the law school
admissions process. This
student organization offers
students the assistance,
answers and motivation you
need to move toward making
your legal dreams an enjoyable
reality, without the dues or
pledging!
Speaking Through Silence
We are the creative writing
organization on campus! We
are here to bring you feels in
the best way we know how-
through creative writing and
poetry. So if you like to
write, sing, perform, and
even help with publicity and
advertisement you should
come on out to our meetings
and events to see what we
are all about!
The Brotherhood La Hermandad
We are The Brotherhood La
Hermandad, a Class II
organization geared towards,
but not limited just to, aiding
Black and Hispanic males from
an academic, professional, and
social standpoint here at
Montclair State University.The
Brotherhood La Hermandad
pushes for academic
excellence, as a collective, by
running study sessions and
holding accountability for one
another.
The Physics Club
The Physics Club is a Class
II-chartered student
organization and we
welcome all science majors
to join our exciting group
Physics is a natural science,
studied and practiced in
order to better understand
how the Universe operates.
Mathematics is the abstract
science of number, quantity,
and space.
Voices of Unity
The purpose of this organization is
to express the cultural and artistic
values of African-American
heritage through Gospel Music.
The vision of this organization is to
build cooperation and respect
among students, faculty, and the
administration of Montclair State
University of all spiritual and faith
beliefs; to understand and
appreciate one another’s musical
history and culture in order to
create a harmonious collegiate
atmosphere through choir music,
and artistic expression; to be a
model of interaction for the campus
community.
CLASS THREE
Accounting Society
Our core objectives include
guiding members who are
interested in pursuing a career
in the accounting profession,
looking for extra classroom
academic guidance, or
interested in unique volunteer
opportunities. All of this is done
yearly through a series of
networking opportunities and
professional career meetings,
tutoring, and the Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance Program
(VITA.)
Active Minds
Active Minds is an organization that
empowers students to increase
awareness about mental health
issues on college campuses and
helps students utilize resources,
making it easier to seek help as
soon as it is needed. We strive to
eliminate the stigma associated
with mental health issues in order
to help students feel like they can
openly express themselves without
feeling as though they are being
judged by others.
Animal Activists
Reaching Out for Animal
Rights. Nonprofit
Organization
The Montclair State Petey Green Program
The Petey Greene Program
has been active in New Jersey
since 2008. We recruit, train
and coordinate volunteers to
serve as academic tutors at 8
different correctional facilities in
the area, primarily recruiting
undergraduate and graduate
students from Montclair
University
Biology Club
The skills gained in the club will
create volunteer opportunities
and teach lessons to students in
a way that the classroom may
not. Additionally, more
information about science
oriented careers will be available
to students who want it. There
will be many different activities
throughout the semester.
Everyone is welcome! Please
bring your questions! We are
willing to answer any questions
you may have.
Data Driven Student Alliance (DDSA)
The Data Driven Student
Alliance is a student-run club
that aims to educate MSU
students of all majors on the
subject of big data and data
analytics. The DDSA will host
educational events and
workshops that teach students
to use powerful industry tools,
and bring in real world
professionals to discuss their
careers and offer guidance and
advice.
Caribbean Student Organization (CaribSo)
We are the Caribbean Student
Organization of MSU, but we are
better known as CaribSO! We
encourage any and all students
at Montclair State University
who share this culture, or have a
passion for the various cultures
and traditions of the Caribbean
to come to our meetings and be
an active participant in our
organization.
Environmental Club
At the Environmental Club, we
strive to cultivate a space where
everyone feels welcome, heard and
included regardless of their
background, major, or their level of
knowledge on environmentalism
and sustainability topics.
Our purpose is to assist interested
students with developing
environmentally and sustainable
conscious goals and habits based
on their major and greatly unique
lifestyle.
Fashion Club
Feliciano Women in Business
We talk about what's trending
in the industry, have DIY
parties, and in general have
a lot of activities and events
all year round, including
putting on our very own
fashion show every year! The
club is opened to anyone and
everyone so bring your
friends for some fashionable
fun!
Be inspired and hear practical
advice as female founders take the
stage to share how they did it while
launching a startup. Conference will
feature short TED-style talks from
successful women entrepreneurs
from a variety of industries, and a
panel of tech entrepreneurs. Last
year, more than 500 people
attended the conference, and the
event offers some of the best
networking in New Jersey. Men are
welcome, and encouraged to
attend.
Future Educators Association
Our focus is on the personal and
professional development of
students across campus,
encouraging them to positively
interact with our community,
discover their pedagogies and
ideologies, as well as to allow
for seamless growth and
success for one’s future.
German Club
Our club is an organization that
allows students to celebrate an
amazing culture while hosting a
wide variety of events that bring
students even closer together.
Everyone is extremely
welcoming and it’s not only a
network of students, but of
friends.
Global Medical Brigades
our goal is to provide students
with the amazing opportunity to
travel and truly make a
difference in the lives of those
less fortunate. Through this
organization, students are able
to educate and empower the
communities that we visit, in an
effort to make a lasting impact
on their lives. Join Us!
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a
nonprofit organization that
helps families build and
improve places to call home.
We believe affordable
housing plays a critical role
in strong and stable
communities.
Innovative Audio
Where MSU students go to
mess with their favorite DAWs,
take part in audio workshops,
and collaborate with each other.
A place for aspiring musicians
and for those interested in
sound for film. We strive to
touch upon all aspects of audio,
as well as clean recording and
editing techniques on all DAWs
International Student Organization
is a community that cares
for the spiritual, practical,
and emotional needs of the
international students by
creating opportunities for
fellowship and intentional
relationship building.
Korean Student Association
SA shares Korean culture
and traditions with the
students of Montclair State
University. This club does not
require you to be Korean or
of any Asian descent so
please feel free to join and
learn!
Management Club
The Management Club
strives to establish great
leaders who will use their
valuable experience to
benefit themselves as well
as others. The skills we will
choose to focus on will help
students’ on a professional
as well as personal basis.
Montclair State Dance Marathon
Montclair State Dance Marathon
is a student run fundraising
organization that strives to
create a meaningful tradition on
campus by supporting local
children and their families from
Children's Specialized Hospital.
This organization hosts a variety
of events including an annual
Dance Marathon. We offer
leadership skills, networking
opportunities, and memorable
experiences changing the lives
of the kids and their families in
our community.
Montclair State Food Systems
The purpose of this
organization is to bring
awareness to Montclair's
campus and explain to students
about food issues.Also toto
bring awareness to concepts
revolving around our food, farm
to table, culture, sustainability,
history, religion, social,
environmental and political
aspects that fall into the realm
of the Food System!
All majors welcome as it
somehow ties into the food
system!
Montclair State Bhangra
Montclair State Bhangra (MSB)
is an Indian dance team! We
mostly celebrate the Punjab
region of India. Dance moves
originated from the working
moves in the field. There is a lot
of jumping/hopping and use of
the arms and legs. Some
instruments used are the Dhol
(drum) and thumbi (indian
ukelele). Anyone is welcome to
join! See you at practice!
Montclair State University Acapella
We are a class III
organization who practice and
perform Acapella music.
Anyone who enjoys music
can join and gain more
experience or continue their
growth of knowledge in
music. Our main purpose is to
perform events on campus,
have fun, and gain
connections with people who
share similar interests.
Montclair State University Art Society
MSU Art Society serves our
community of visual artists by
hosting workshops, lectures,
and guest speaking
engagements that focus on
portfolio-building and
networking. We provide support
and advice for students seeking
to enter the
Illustration/Animation major, for
students working towards their
Illustration/Animation degree,
and for all artists on campus
who seek to improve their skills
and find a home with us.
Montclair State University Barbell Club
The purpose of MSU Barbell
Club is to explore different
areas of interest and create
a social environment where
students with various fitness
experiences can come
together to share
information with one
another.
Montclair State University Car Club
To connect with others who
share the automotive passion
and a desire to support their
community, by creating an
atmosphere where all
enthusiasts can expand their
automotive knowledge, build
friendships, share ideas, and
contribute to the car and local
culture through charitable
events.
Montclair State University History Club
The purpose of this
organization is to connect
students that have an
interest in history and
provide an environment that
can establish networks
whether personal or
professional.
Montclair State University MUSE
Our mission is to welcome and
encourage all skill levels to
partake in the fine art world.
Through planned events and
activities MSU Muse will invoke
creativity and educate members
and event-goers by offering
unique art experiences available
to all. MSU Muse has a focus in
the Fine Arts. Including, but not
limited to, painting, weaving,
photography, and sculpture.
Montclair State University Pensa
Weekly Bible Multi-Cultural
studies Meeting. We study
the word, play games, share
testimonies and pray. All are
welcomed to join us
possess our campus for
Christ.
Montclair State University Pre-Dental Club
All students welcome for free
food and to learn about what
the Pre-Dental Club has to
offer for its members.
Stop by to learn about
healthy snacks that provide
benefits to our oral health.
Also take part in fundraisers
and other community events!
Music Therapy Student Organization (MTSO)
Our purpose is to educate the
student body at Montclair State
University about the therapeutic
value and clinical uses of
music, which helps a wide
range of people to improve their
quality of life. We hope to be a
source of academic, musical,
and professional growth to the
campus community while
advocating for our profession!
Multicultural Psychology Scholars (MPS)
The purpose of this organization is
to be a source of information and
support to all psychology students at
Montclair State University, to aid in
the recruitment and retention of
multicultural psychology students in
order to prepare psychologists and
other professionals who will be
effective in a diverse, multicultural
society. This organization seeks the
involvement of MSU students,
faculty, alumni, and those involved in
promoting equity in the field of
psychology.
Psychology Club
Open to all psychology
majors, the club holds
monthly meetings in
Dickson Hall — feel free to
stop by! The Psychology
Club regularly invites guest
speakers to come talk to
students about all areas of
psychology, including what
to do after graduation and
how to select the right
graduate program.
Spanish Club
¡Hablemos español! Come and
practice conversational Spanish
with the Spanish Club! Whether
you are a native speaker or a
student in Spanish 1 looking to
improve your conversation skills.
The Spanish Club provides a
professional development
workshop to help build important
career and resume skills in
Spanish. Come learn how to use
the Computer Assisted
Translation tool WordFast and
add a valuable skill to your
resume!
YesSheCanCampaign
YesSheCanCampaign is a
youth-led organization that
empowers, inspires and shares
the stories of women striving to
complete high school and
college.
Our five pillars are:
- Education
- Service
- Opportunity
- Advocacy
- Empowerment
CLASS FOUR
American Medical Student Association
Our vision is a world where
health care is accessible,
medicine is affordable and
systems support the diversity
we see around us. We’re the
next generation of physicians,
leaders and change agents.
Seventy years strong, with
roughly 30,000 active members
all across the globe, AMSA is a
student-led, national association
that exists to cultivate, inspire
and inform medical students.
Computer Club
The purpose of this organization is to
welcome all students with an interest
in computing and information
technology to join together. Through
a variety of events and activities, the
organization will serve to educate
students who would like to learn
more about computing and
information technology and motivate
those with project ideas by getting
support from fellow members. The
Computer Club will also serve to
create great networking opportunities
for interested students
Media Arts Mashup
Subsidiary Organization of
the SGA at Montclair State
University Meet us in The
School of Communications
and Media(News Lab Room)
Montclair State Love Your Melon Campus Crew
Love Your Melon is an
apparel brand run by college
students across the country
on a mission to give a hat to
every child battling cancer in
America.
Montclair State University Blockchain Club
We’re looking for some
entrepreneurial students who
are interested in continuing the
blockchain club on campus.
Given the wide ranging potential
impact and use cases for
blockchain, it would draw
students from many disciplines
across all colleges at the
University. This is a great
leadership opportunity for both
the students themselves and
CSAM as a whole within the
university-wide community.
Pre-Vet
Our goal is to provide an
opportunity through which
interested students may meet,
explore, and gain knowledge of
any animal-career related field.
Its aim is to provide a network of
pooled resources so that
interested students can broaden
their perspectives in the areas of
animal-related fields. We strive
to develop our members into
professionals and prepare them
for success beyond the
collegiate realm.
Rise Up
Our whole focus is to give
students an outlet to build
their character, whether it's
in integrity, discipline,
humility, selflessness,
trustworthiness or even
commitment. We want to
redefine today's standards of
character. The only perfect
example of this is Jesus!
Young Americans for Liberty
(YAL) is the most active and
effective pro-liberty youth
organization advancing
liberty on campus and
American electoral politics.
Our four step mission is to
identify, educate, train, and
mobilize youth activists to
make liberty win.
