SA Clubs and Organizations
This is the official list of clubs and organizations that make up the council of organizations. If you don't see your club listed, contact CouncilChair@NewPaltzSA.com to add the club to the list.
Interested in starting a club? or create a new organization by filling out a charter form and apply to the Council for official membership by submitting it to the council chair.
| Group | Description | Members | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Association | We are the Student government of SUNY New Paltz. If you paid the Activity fee for this semester than you are a member, and have access to everything | 516 | subscribe |
| Absolut Acapella | Fine and Performing Arts | 17 | subscribe |
| Access Disability Awareness | 16 | subscribe | |
| Accounting and Finance | Accounting and Finance | 14 | subscribe |
| African Student Union | 15 | subscribe | |
| African Woman's Alliance | 16 | subscribe | |
| Alpha Psi Ecdysia | Alpha Psi Ecdysia is devoted to the teaching and performance of variety arts in the vaudevillian tradition--a revival of the broad, sophomoric humor a | 6 | subscribe |
| Alpha Psi Omega | Alpha Psi Omega | 11 | subscribe |
| American Marketing Association | 15 | subscribe | |
| Anime Club | 25 | subscribe | |
| Anthropology Club (SUNY New Paltz) | 15 | subscribe | |
| Art History Association | 20 | subscribe | |
| Asian Student Association | 29 | subscribe | |
| Astronomy Club | The Astronomy Club is a group that uses school telescopes, and the planetarium to learn about our Solar System. We host stargazing events filled with | 2 | subscribe |
| Battle of the Bands | The purpose of Battle of the Bands is to bring entertainment to our student body as well create a venue for the best local bands to perform. | 11 | subscribe |
| Beholders Of Our Future | 14 | subscribe | |
| Biology Club | Biology Club | 15 | subscribe |
| Black Student Union (BSU) | 22 | subscribe | |
| Black Week | 19 | subscribe | |
| Boys To Men (Joseph Wade Green Boys To Men) | 12 | subscribe | |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Athletics | 16 | subscribe |
| Breakdance Association | 23 | subscribe | |
| Budget and Finance Committee | Recommends finance changes and an end of year budget, as well as looking at programs in excess of $3000 and all conferences. | 2 | Closed |
| Business Law Society | Business Law Society | 12 | subscribe |
| Campus Conservatives | We are an organization that creates our own magazine entitled The Right Way to spread conservatism. This club also discusses conservative issues separ | 14 | subscribe |
| Campus Crusade For Christ | 25 | subscribe | |
| Cantebury Club Episcopal Ministry | Non-Funded | 9 | subscribe |
| Caribbash | 17 | subscribe | |
| Caribbean Student Organization | 21 | subscribe | |
| Catholic Campus Ministry | Catholic Campus Ministry is an organization that encourages Catholic students to live out their faith through service to others | 18 | subscribe |
| Cheerleading | 15 | subscribe | |
| Chemistry Club | 11 | subscribe | |
| Chinese Club | Chinese Club | 17 | subscribe |
| Circle K International | A community service organization. | 18 | subscribe |
| College Republicans | 17 | subscribe | |
| Colleges Against Cancer | 18 | subscribe | |
| Council of Orgs | The Council of Organizations consists of a representative from every SA sponsored club | 135 | Closed |
| Culture Shock Dance Troupe | 17 | subscribe | |
| Dance Team/Kickline | 14 | subscribe | |
| Democracy Matters | Democracy Matters | 30 | subscribe |
| Dodgeball | 18 | subscribe | |
| Economics Club | 14 | subscribe | |
| EMS Club | Emergency Medical Service | 11 | subscribe |
| Envied Fashion | 16 | subscribe | |
| Equestrian Club | 13 | subscribe | |
| Eta Kappa Nu | Eta Kappa Nu | 4 | subscribe |
| Evolutionary Studies Club | An academic club for students and faculty from all perspectives to explore the study of evolution. | 8 | subscribe |
| Fahari-Libertad | 20 | subscribe | |
| Faith Unity Tabernacle | A gathering of students being taught the Holy Scriptures of the Bible. | 18 | subscribe |
| Feminism Without Borders | 23 | subscribe | |
| Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance | 25 | subscribe | |
| Fencing Club (New Paltz) | 23 | subscribe | |
| FILM | FILM Club | 26 | subscribe |
| First World Graduation | 11 | subscribe | |
| Foreign Film Club | This group will serve to bring extravagant minds together to discuss, and watch movies. We intend to bring you the best of foreign cinema ranging from | 18 | subscribe |
| French Club | 20 | subscribe | |
| Future Teachers of America | 26 | subscribe | |
| Gaming Society (The Gaming Society) | 33 | subscribe | |
| Graduate Student Association | To advocate for graduate students' academic and professional development. | 3 | subscribe |
| Habitat For Humanity | We raise awareness about the local and global problem of poverty housing. We gather volunteers to take part in home worksites and other events. | 46 | subscribe |
| Hawks for Israel | Social Cultural | 10 | subscribe |
| Hillel | 22 | subscribe | |
| History Club | This is a group for people who wish to discuss history and engage in activities that relate to history and related disciplines including but not limit | 21 | subscribe |
| Human Rights | We are dedicated to supporting human rights around the world through raising awareness and resources, and promoting advocacy. | 25 | subscribe |
| Ice Hockey Club | 21 | subscribe | |
| IEEE | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, student branch (Membership is open to all majors) | 12 | subscribe |
| Indian Student Association (New Paltz Indian Student Assoc. - NISA) | 24 | subscribe | |
| International Reading Association Chapter of New Paltz | We are interested in having professional speakers, tutoring local children, attending professional conferences/workshops & creating a network w/ other | 1 | subscribe |
| International Student Union | 13 | subscribe | |
| International Yoga Club | 25 | subscribe | |
| Jam Asia | 23 | subscribe | |
| Japanese Club | To be a resource for both American students wishing to study Japanese, and Japanese exchange students seeking help with English or other matters relat | 21 | subscribe |
| Jazz Society (New Paltz Jazz Society) | 14 | subscribe | |
| Jiu-Jitsu Club | 19 | subscribe | |
| L'Chaim CHABAD | 12 | subscribe | |
| Lacrosse (Men's Lacrosse) | 12 | subscribe | |
| Latinas Unidas | Latinas Unidas | 15 | subscribe |
| Latino Cultural Center | Latino Cultural Center | 14 | subscribe |
| Latino Week | 28 | subscribe | |
| Le Knitty Gritty | Le Knitty Gritty is a haven for knitter and crocheters. Needle workers will be able to receive advice and help on their projects in a warm and welcomi | 16 | subscribe |
| Libertarian Club | The Libertarian Club seeks to promote active debate on campus about the philiosophy Liberty. Everyone is welcome to join. Thursdays @ 9 SUB 409. | 21 | subscribe |
| Linguistics Club | The Linguistics club holds meetings on and about Linguistics and holds events, lectures, and debates on Linguistic s annd Linguistics related topics. | 7 | subscribe |
| Literary Magazine | 24 | subscribe | |
| Medical Association of Pre-Health Students - (MAPS) | 15 | subscribe | |
| Meditation Club | Meditation Club | 17 | subscribe |
| Men Of All Nations United (MANU) | 17 | subscribe | |
| Miami Theatre Players | Miami Theatre Players | 17 | subscribe |
| Music Therapy | Music Therapy | 10 | subscribe |
| Muslim Students Association | 18 | subscribe | |
| NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) | 19 | subscribe | |
| NABA | NABA | 8 | subscribe |
| NAEA (National Art Ed. Association) | 13 | subscribe | |
| New Day Ensemble | Fine and Performing Arts | 11 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Club Soccer | We are a group of students who cannot, or do not want to, make the full-time commitment to the New Paltz Men's Soccer team. We play other college club | 2 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Dance Association | New Paltz Dance Association | 13 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Dance Team | The New Paltz Dance Team performs at Freshdance, basketball games, charity functions and our own self-produced showcase. We invite everyone who loves | 2 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Extreme Croquet Society | New Paltz Extreme Croquet Society | 11 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Open Book Foundation | Open Book Foundation | 9 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Players | NP Players sponsors the Blackbox Theatre, organizes open-mic nights, sponsors trips to see plays in NYC, and fundraises for Broadway Cares/Equity Figh | 26 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Quidditch Club | We intend to re-create the wizarding sport imagined by J. K. Rowling in the Harry Potter book series. | 3 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Tennis Association | New Paltz Tennis Association | 8 | subscribe |
| New Paltz Zine Club | Media | 13 | subscribe |
| Non-violent Movement for Palestine | Advocacy | 9 | subscribe |
| NORML/SSDP | 23 | subscribe | |
| NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) | 11 | subscribe | |
| Nursing Forum | 16 | subscribe | |
| NYPIRG | 25 | subscribe | |
| Oasis/Haven | 25 | subscribe | |
| Open Technology Forum | Open technologies are free, as in beer and as in freedom. We will explore open source software and other projects, sharing our knowledge with each oth | 15 | subscribe |
| Origami Club | We love folding paper | 14 | subscribe |
| Outing Club | We're the outing club, been doin it in the woods since 1932. | 52 | subscribe |
| Pagan Student Union | 19 | subscribe | |
| Paintball Club | 20 | subscribe | |
| Paltzonion Yearbook | To provide the Senior Class and Underclassmen with a great yearbook filled with memories from their years at New Paltz. | 14 | subscribe |
| Personal Achievements | We will have weekly meetings about self improvement, motivation, and focus. As well as relationship, health, and academic workshops. | 8 | subscribe |
| Philosophy Club | The Philosophy Club gathers to exchange dialogue on a variety of philosophical topics and we try to focus on what is currently being debated in the ph | 9 | subscribe |
| Poetry Association | 21 | subscribe | |
| Political Science Club | talk politics and drink coffee! | 30 | subscribe |
| PSI CHI National Honor Society | 13 | subscribe | |
| Queer Action Coalition | We will be providing various activities for those who wish to express themselves without any form of backlash. | 18 | subscribe |
| Rejoice In Jesus Fellowship | 15 | subscribe | |
| ReJoyce In Jesus Ministries | ReJoyce In Jesus Ministries | 12 | subscribe |
| Roller Hockey Club | Athletics | 12 | subscribe |
| Rugby (Men's) | 9 | subscribe | |
| S.A.A. - Student Art Alliance | 25 | subscribe | |
| S.A.E. - Student Association Entertainment | A student run group providing all sorts of entertainment to the students of SUNY New Paltz. | 20 | subscribe |
| Senate | The Student Senate | 33 | subscribe |
| Shades Step Team | The Step Team practices a minimum of twice a week in order to provide the college campus and beyond entertainment in order to assure people have a mem | 14 | subscribe |
| SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers | 8 | subscribe | |
| SOBER | 11 | subscribe | |
| Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics | Academic | 10 | subscribe |
| South Asian Cultural Association | 15 | subscribe | |
| Springfest | 16 | subscribe | |
| Student Christian Center | 16 | subscribe | |
| Student Straight Alliance | Advocacy | 10 | subscribe |
| Students for a Democratic Society | Students for a Democratic Society | 19 | subscribe |
| Students for the Ethical Treatment Animals (SETA) | Students for the Ethical Treatment Animals | 14 | |
| Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) | our organization is focused on improving the lives of people by creating a finacially well-educated community. We hold programs to teach others about | 9 | subscribe |
| Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainable Agriculture | 17 | subscribe |
| Swim Club | 18 | subscribe | |
| Synthesis | 20 | subscribe | |
| Take Back The Night | 22 | subscribe | |
| The Multiverse Chronicle | The Multiverse Chronicle is a webzine of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and graphic literature. | 24 | subscribe |
| The New Paltz Oracle | The offical student newspaper of SUNY New Paltz | 31 | subscribe |
| The Rap, Poetry, & Music Club | 26 | subscribe | |
| Toast to Paltz | Social Cultural | 13 | subscribe |
| Track & Field | 13 | subscribe | |
| TRANS-forming Feminism | 15 | subscribe | |
| Turkish Association Club | Social Cultural | 12 | subscribe |
| UGAMUGGA | 9 | subscribe | |
| Ultimate Frisbee Club | 22 | subscribe | |
| Undergradute Psychology Assoc. | 29 | subscribe | |
| Up 'Til Dawn | Up Til Dawn | 10 | subscribe |
| Voices of Unity | This gospel choir consists of any students of all levels of study; it is even open to off-campus members and faculty. | 19 | subscribe |
| Volunteer Makers | The type of volunteer work includes visits to hospitals, nursing homes, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, schools, and running fundraisers. We hope to | 1 | subscribe |
| VOX | 18 | subscribe | |
| WFNP Radio | The Edge | 30 | subscribe |
| WNPC-TV | 29 | subscribe | |
| Women's Lacrosse Club | Women's Lacrosse Club | 8 | |
| Women's Rugby | 12 | subscribe | |
| World Business Association | World Business Association is an organization open to students seeking to develop leadership qualities. Students have access to a database of internsh | 20 | subscribe |