Students
Societies & Clubs
Above all, Whittier is an active campus, where learning isn't confined to classrooms, and leadership and service aren't just empty buzzwords. From the Psychology Club to the Model U.N. to Ski & Snowboard Club, Whittier is a place where people get involved.
Studies show that for the average student, more than 80% of his or her college life will be spent outside the classroom, which means the majority of your time as a college student might be engaged in anything from sports to studying, working to volunteering, to sleeping or just hanging out. How you decide to spend your time is entirely up to you, but to get the full "college experience," we strongly recommend you consider participating in one of our existing campus organizations—or even create your own.
During the school year , Whittier College has more than 60 active and operating student organizations, club sports, special interest groups, media and publications, and 10 societies - our own version of fraternities/ sororities. Combined, these groups offer activities encompassing a wide variety of topics - from community service to politics, from religion to music, and from multiculturalism to academics to sports. The end result is a community in which there is always something going on, and where one can easily find others with whom to discuss shared ideas, ideals, and goals.
For example, Students for Community Medicine offers practical skills development, such as the annual Sutures Workshop. The Coalition of Activist Leaders (COAL) typically sponsor a voter registration campaign on the campus and in local communities. In addtion to their seasonal performance schedule, the College Choir annually conducts a spring tour, travelling in recent years to Hawaii and Arizona. The Arthurian Knights of the Pendragon (AOKP), a Rennaissance revival and role playing group, have weekly sessions that may involve costumes, daggers, and historical sport.
C.Y.O.C. (Create Your Own Club)
If our existing organizations fail to meet your interests, the Office of Leadership, Experience, and Programs (LEAP) is eager to help you establish a group that focuses on your area of interest.
In order to begin the process to form a new organization, the following forms must be completed in full and returned to the Office of Student Activities:
- Recognition Procedures .pdf
- Signature Sheet .pdf
- Interclub Council Recommendation .pdf
- Sample Constitution .pdf
- Registration Application .pdf
When the forms have been received, a member of the OSA staff will advise you on next steps, and outline the resources and support available to new student organizations.
