Registered Student Organizations are University entities whose membership is composed of UTSA students, or a combination of students, faculty, and staff; which have complied with the registration procedures to be officially registered (granted approval to operate on campus) by the University. There are currently more than 300 student organizations registered at UTSA.
Reasons you might think about joining a student organization:
Networking – Student organization activities allow you to meet and work with other students, alumni, and company representatives who have knowledge to share. An extensive contact list is also highly valuable when starting your internship and career search.
Developing Social & Marketable Skills – You’ll discover new people and new places on your journey as a college student. By participating in student organizations, you’ll learn effective communication and presentation skills that will serve you well in college and in your career.
Professional Experience – Student chapters of professional organizations give students the opportunity to learn more about specific fields and take part in events and activities that put their content area concepts into practice.
Leadership Skills – If you become an officer within an organization, you will learn how to balance the challenges of decision-making, delegating and accountability that come with being a successful leader. You will also learn about fundraising and financial management, marketing and working in teams – all of which are essential skills to prepare you for your career.
Friendships and Fun – Student organizations help you keep priorities in focus. Having a familiar group of friends with whom to study and take part in recreational activities significantly impacts student success. Sponsored student organizations are student organizations with a designated and acknowledged partnership with a University academic or administrative unit.
To find the right student organization for you, there are several ways to do so.
Learn about the Sponsored Student Organizations managed by Student Activities.
See upcoming organization events. Students are encouraged to attend the Get Involved Fair at the beginning of fall and spring semester to meet current student organizations.
Learn about and contact organizations through RowdyLink.
