Recognized Student Organizations
Membership in student organizations can be an especially enriching aspect of the collegiate experience. Students with similar interest are encouraged to form campus organizations to share information, provide programs for the group, as well as the university-at-large, and to advance the interests of its members. Working with others to achieve common goals and programs and developing one’s individual potential are important benefits of participating in out-of-class activities.
Recognized Student Organizations
Membership in student organizations can be an especially enriching aspect of the collegiate experience. Students with similar interest are encouraged to form campus organizations to share information, provide programs for the group, as well as the university-at-large, and to advance the interests of its members. Working with others to achieve common goals and programs and developing one’s individual potential are important benefits of participating in out-of-class activities.
Recognition Procedure
Student organizations may be officially recognized when formed for purposes that are consistent with the philosophy and goals that have been developed for the creation and existence of Prairie View A&M University. Approval for recognition is granted by the Vice President for Student and Enrollment Services through the Director of Student Activities and Leadership. The process for becoming a recognized student organization requires the completion of three steps:
- Become familiar with the Prairie View A&M University Regulations,
- Complete the required forms, and
- Submit the forms to the Office of Student Activities and Leadership.
The privileges of recognition status are not extended without careful consideration. Once recognized, an organization carries the name of Prairie View A&M University. Programs and activities planned and presented by the officers and membership of the organization should reflect the policies of the institution. For more information concerning policies and procedures governing recognized student organizations, review the Recognized Student Organizations Policy and Procedures Manual. This manual is updated annually, published and available in the Office of Student Activities and Leadership and on the Web.
Organizational Policy
In order to be recognized and to retain official recognition, student organizations must meet certain requirements. Student groups, not complying with the following conditions, shall not enjoy the privileges associated with the status of being officially recognized by the University, including the use of university facilities for meetings and publicizing activities.
Requirements
Student organizations must:
- Register with the Office of Student Activities and Leadership.
- Have an approved full-time faculty or staff advisor.
- File a constitution and statement of purpose.
- File an annual request with Student Activities and Leadership for official recognition for the school year.
- Conduct the activities of the organization in a manner that reflects the highest ideals of the university.
- File an annual report on the organizations activities and programs by May31.
Membership Eligibility
The following minimum guidelines are required for students who maintain active membership in recognized student organizations, including the Student Government Association.
- A full-time student
- A minimum 2.5 cumulative and current semester grade point average
- Good standing with the university
More information and guidelines concerning recognized student organizations are available in the Procedures Manual for Student Organizations and Advisors published by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership.
Honor Societies, Clubs, and Special Interest Groups
Over 80 honorary, professional, fraternal, and social interest groups are currently active on campus, recruiting members regularly. These organizations provide opportunities for student leadership through service, participation, and friendship. They also develop school pride and aim to enhance students’ academic standings. Some membership restrictions apply. The official university roster of recognized student organizations is subject to change each semester.
Honor Societies
Alpha Delta Mu (Social Work)
Alpha Kappa Mu (General)
Alpha Psi Omega (Drama)
Alpha Tau Alpha (Agricultural Education)
Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
Beta Kappa Chi (Scientific)
Chi Eta Phi Sorority (Nursing)
Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling)
Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration)
Epsilon Pi Tau (Industrial Technology)
Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering)
Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography)
Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
Kappa Omicron Nu (Home Economics)
Mu Alpha Sigma (Music)
Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics)
Phi Alpha Theta (History)
Phi Eta Sigma (Freshmen)
Pi Kappa Delta (Forensics/Speech)
Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
Pi Omega Pi (Business Education)
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science)
Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering)
Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics)
Sigma Tau Delta (English)
Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing)
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
Tau Sigma Delta
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science)
Department/Professional Organizations
Allied Arts of Design
Allied Health Club
American Chemical Society
American Drafting and Design Association
American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Marketing Association
American Red Cross Student Nurses Volunteer Committee
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Architecture Honors Club
Association of Childhood Education
Association for Childhood Education International
Association for Computing Machinery
Association of Black Social Workers
Blackstone Pre-law Society
Business Information System Association
Chemical Engineering Honor Club
Civil Engineering Honor Club
Color Guard
Computer Engineering Technology Association
Criminal Justice Club
Critics and Historians Club
Director’s Group
Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Association
Forensic Team
History Club
Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
International Reading Association
James Harris - History Club
Joseph York AUSA Company
Junior Officer Association
Kappa Pi Art Fraternity
Mathematics Club
Music Educators National Conference
National Association for the Education for Young Children
National Association of Black Accountants
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
National Honor Society of Scabbard & Blade
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of
Black Chemist & Chemical Engineers
National Technical Association
Navy ROTC
Percussion Ensemble
Pershing Rifle
Phi Beta Lambda (Business)
Predental Club
Premedical Club
Preveterinary Medical Club
Psychology Club
PVAMU Reading Council
Social Work/Sociology Club
Society of Physics Students
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Texas Nursing Students Association
Texas Student Education Association
Women in Architecture
Special Interest
Austin Club
Alkebulan Society
California Club
Chicago Club
CHISPAS
Classic Dance Ensemble
Club Fava
Graduating Class Organization
Fort Worth Foundation
HIV/AIDS Organization of Peer Educators
International Student Organization
Michigan Club
N’COBRA
NAACP
PVAMU Rodeo Club
PVAMU Aikido Team
Sigma Tau Theta
Students Mentoring Students Association
Students Serving Students Association
Toastmasters
National Pan Hellenic Organizations
The Pan Hellenic Council is the governing body for all Historically Black Greek Fraternities and Sororities which are affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc.
Fraternities
Alpha Phi Alpha
Iota Phi Theta
Kappa Alpha Psi
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Sororities
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta
Sigma Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta
Council of Student Organizations
The Council of Student Organizations is the senior governing body for all officially recognized organizations.
Alpha Angels, Inc.
Alpha Lambda Omega (Christian)
Alpha Phi Omega (Service)
Epsilon Gamma Iota
Fraternal Order of Classy Gentlemen
Gamma Phi Delta (Christian)
Gamma Sigma Sigma (Service)
Kappa Kappa Psi (Band)
Karnation Kourt Inc.
Phi Mu Alpha (Music)
Rho Chi Psi
Sigma Juilets, Inc.
Tau Beta Sigma (Band)
Wisconsin Sleepers, Inc.
Religious Organizations
Baptist Student Movement
Canterbury Association (Episcopal/Anglican)
Catholics on Campus - Newmann Association
Faith in Action
Joy of Koininia
Panthers for Christ
Wesley Foundation (Methodist)
Young Minister’s Association
