Student Activities & Organizations
Student Activities & Organizations
Get Involved
NJCU offers a wide variety of student activities that are designed to make your college experience fun and meaningful through rewarding participation in the life of campus and our greater community. We challenge and encourage all students to become involved. You’ll be glad you did!
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There are many ways to be an active member of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community. Based on your personal interests and goals, these activities help you to grow in many ways:
- Develop leadership skills
- Gain experience planning, managing, and making decisions
- Clarify personal values
- Experiment with creative new ideas and interests
- Practice cooperation and teamwork
- Improve interpersonal skills
- Make a positive impact on your campus and community
- Meet interesting people
- Graduate with a successful academic record and a resume rich with co-curricular accomplishments and experience
- Experience EASE. That’s Education, Advocacy, Support and Empowerment through the many programs and services offered by the Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity. Events include the Women’s HerStory Month Luncheon, Lavender Graduation and Take Back the (K)Night.
Student Clubs and Organizations
A variety of clubs and organizations make up the Student Council, including cultural and ethnic groups and religious organizations. Membership is open to all NJCU students. Students can also apply to start a new club that matches your interests.
Student Government Association
SGA Coordinator: Ashley Lemon
Located in Gilligan Student Union Room 125, NJCU's Student Government Association consists of a student executive board, activities and events committee, and many student clubs from academic to cultural, and much more.
Explore all SGA Clubs and Organizations
Center for Student Persistence and Success
201-200-3585
2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Gilligan Student Union, Room 109
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Campus Resources and Center Activities
Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity
Academic Department Clubs and Organizations
Student Activities in Psychology
Mock Trial Team - Established in September 2017, the mock trial team competed for the very first time during the 2017/18 competition season and brought home the AMTA Spirit Award.
The Gothic Times
The Gothic Times student newspaper is printed five times a semester and distributed on campus. Student Media also maintains a website () and a student podcast. Follow us on social media on , and Twitter.
Special Events
NJCU Project Leadership
Co-sponsored by the Student Government Organization (SGO), this one-day conference held on campus during winter break helps remind students of their role as leaders and prepare them for the opportunities and challenges that may arise during Spring semester. NJCU Project Leadership is open to all NJCU student leaders, including Resident Assistants, SGO club and organization members, student staff from the Center for Student Success, and more.
Week of Welcome (WOW)
WOW is a four-day celebration welcoming students to the beginning of Fall semester. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to show their pride for NJCU and its Gothic spirit throughout the week of educational and social events, which culminates in Campus/University Day.
Multicultural Month
Held in November, Multicultural Month celebrates the many cultures at NJCU, with each cultural organization hosting a program that highlights their unique culture and traditions.