The Office of Student Life, Diversity and Leadership (SLDL) manages, and serves as a resource for student organizations. At CGU there is a wide variety of organizations that may meet your academic or social preferences. We strongly recommend that you consider participating in one of our existing student organizations or even create your own! Joining a student organization means joining a community, and having peers who oftentimes become your support group. Through these organizations you also have the opportunity to strengthen and develop your leadership skills by planning, developing, and implementing events on campus or by collaborating with other organizations or campus constituents.
Whether the organization you choose to participate in is discipline related or identity/affinity related; together they encompass a variety of areas to explore.
For more information or to request the contact information of current student organizations, or how to start a new club, please contact the SLDL Office at
student.life@cgu.edu.
Student Club Registration is NOW OPEN. Please submit your club application and Statement of Purpose to the Club Registration Form. The deadline to submit club applications or renewals, and funding requests is September 1, 2025. Clubs are encouraged to submit their materials as early as possible.
Student Club Event Registration
Student Club Event Reimbursement Form (Ad Hoc Payment Form)
2025-2026 Clubs and Organizations
The Student Senate (formerly GSC), led by student appointed leaders, provides advocacy and representation for the CGU student body. The Student Senate meets monthly to discuss and advocate for student-based issues. All general meetings are open to the CGU student body to learn about upcoming initiatives, and policies of the university that impact students.
- School of Community & Global Health Student Association (SCGH – SA) – The SCGH Student Association was created to establish an enriching student body through its diverse membership’s intellectual, cultural, and social contributions. All SCGH students are considered members of the Student Association to voluntarily participate in the discussion of the current needs of the student body, community service activities, and student social events. How to get involved: https://cgu0.sharepoint.com/sites/SCGH/SitePages/SCGH-Student-Association.aspx
- DrPH Peer Support Group – DrPH Peer Support Group seeks to support students academically and emotionally by providing a space for dialogue, academic assistance, and encourage collaboration to complement our personal expertise to foster a strong sustainable network for successful completion of the Doctoral degree in Public Health. This group seeks to provide an environment for students to discuss and learn from one another, engage with our Public Health Faculty, and have the tools needed to confidently advocate for their needs and interest in the program. The group seeks to foster an inclusive environment for individuals to meet and create meaningful relationships that will extend past our program. In sharing information and supporting one another, we seek to enhance our academic and professional journey through collective efforts and integration of shared resources. How to get involved: https://forms.office.com/r/mXLjFMCnLL
- CGU Chess Club – The CGU Chess Club is dedicated to fostering a love for chess while creating an inclusive community for students, faculty, and staff. Our mission is to provide a space for players of all levels – whether you’re mastering openings or just learning how to castle – to engage in strategic play, sharpen critical thinking, and build meaningful connections. Through friendly matches, tournaments, and discussions, we celebrate the intellectual challenges that chess provides while ensuring a welcoming and engaging environment for all. How to get involved: daniel.hernandez@cgu.edu.
- Claremont Positive Media Network – The Claremont Positive Media Network (CPMN) seeks to form a vibrant consortium of students, faculty, and alumni across the Claremont Colleges. The essence of our organization is anchored in the belief that media serves as a transformative force, shaping individual and collective perceptions, fostering community bonds, and driving social action. Our mission is to engage in the consumption, promotion, and creation of positive media content, fostering an environment that inspires optimism and hope. How to get involved: https://forms.gle/48ry5YzoLRDs3j296
- Graduate Christian Fellowship – Graduate Christian Fellowship exists to serve graduate students at Claremont Graduate University. Our purpose is to support, assist, and provide a community for Christians on their faith journey while pursuing a graduate education. How to get involved: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZW8GGWS, https://services.claremont.edu/chaplains/ , Email Kimani.Francois@cgu.edu
- Union of International African Students – Union of African International Students at Claremont Graduate University (UAIS – CGU) is dedicated to fostering unity and empowerment among African students within a supportive environment where you can thrive academically, culturally, and socially. How to get involved: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BrgMwiP5nz4KMyUjOlo26C Email: UIAS@cgu.edu
- For Palestine – For Palestine at Claremont Graduate University aims to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for graduate students, faculty and staff to express their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and fears about Palestine and its current realities, fostering a community grounded in empathy, understanding, and action. How to get involved: Email: for.palestine@cgu.edu
- Claremont Graduate University Cybersecurity Club – The Claremont Graduate University Cybersecurity Club is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive community of students, researchers, and professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity. We recognize the growing importance of cybersecurity in today’s interconnected world. The Claremont Graduate University Cybersecurity Club was founded by students, for students, with the goal of Securing Futures, Empowering Minds, and Embracing Diversity within the field of cybersecurity. How to get involved: Email: cyber.club@cgu.edu
- 7C Geographic and Information Systems (GIS) Club – The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Club at Claremont Graduate University is dedicated to empowering students with the tools, skills, and community needed to use spatial data for analysis, research, and problem-solving. Our mission is to make GIS accessible across disciplines by fostering collaboration, technical training, and critical engagement with geographic data. Through club activities, the GIS Club aims to foster a supportive and inclusive community where students of all backgrounds and skill levels can explore GIS as a tool for empowerment, discovery, and impact. How to get involved: 7c-gis@cgu.edu
- Interdisciplinary Research Association Club – The purpose of the Interdisciplinary Research Association is to bring together scholars from multiple disciplines to collaborate on research with guidance from advisors with backgrounds in research methods and statistics. Our goal is to foster an environment where small groups of students from varying concentrations may pitch, conduct, and present on student-led research by pooling skills and interests. How to get involved: ira@cgu.edu
- Doctorxhood Club – The purpose of the Doctorxhood Club is to create a visible presence of BIPOC doctoral students in SES to continue to build a network in real time. The hope is that future projects, support and connection that can occur from powerful future doctorxhood networking. How to get involved: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee-A-LbcpOCuPAlSfT4DPZy2a9dTAEkvqbUaa19LSVzpE4Ow/viewform
- Student Veterans Association – The Student Veterans of America (SVA) is a nonprofit organization that supports military veterans in their transition to student life and beyond. It provides resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy to help veterans succeed in higher education and their future careers. They hold national conferences, offer scholarships and work placement, and bat on our behalf in Washington, DC to support policies that enable us to succeed in our academic endeavors and much more. How to get involved: Email: mostafa.mostafa@cgu.edu
Inactive Clubs and Organizations
- Arts Media LA
- Art Loft Films
- Claremont Liberation Collective (CLC)
- PIHRA Club
- Peer Evaluation Network
- AI 4 Digital Transformation Club
- World Affairs Magazine
- Parent Scholars Club
- CGU Advocates for Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Machine Learning Club
- Students for Justice in Palestine
- GenUN Claremont
- GIS Club
- Women in Leadership Association
- Museum Studies Network>
- Students for Global Peace
- Society for Philosophy & Religion at Claremont
- Soka Gakkai
- PhD Improv Club
- Phenomenal Voices LA
- Graduate Student History Association
- Sister Citizen
- Thrift & Gift
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
- Claremont Korean Student Association
- Latin/x Graduate Student Union
- Queer Advocacy Coalition (QAC)
- South Asian Student Association
- Saudi Student Association
- SOC Club
- Soccer Club
- Badminton Club
- CGU Hiking Club
- Wellness Warriors
- CGU Wellness Initiative
- CGU Ping Pong Club
- CGU Recovery Club