Student Government Association

Represents the student body and plays a role in institutional decision making and addresses student concerns.

Some of the current student organizations include:

African American Student Association

The AASA exists to support academic success among African-American students while also providing the means to address the cultural and social needs of African-American students.  The AASA strives to strengthen the relationship between USCB and the African-American community.  Membership is open to all students, staff and faculty.

Art Club

The Art Club provides a venue for a broad student population to discuss, plan, and participate in various art and art related activities both within and outside of the university.  Examples of such activities include arranging visiting artists’ lectures, curating art shows, web design ideas for the arts, organizing workshops and field trips, and creating posters and card designs for various art-related events.  Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff interested in the arts. 

Business Club

The Business Club was founded to provide business administration majors with opportunities for growth and enhancement in the field of business while also allowing for improved contacts and relations between the University community and the business community of greater Beaufort.  Current and former students, as well as faculty and alumni, are eligible for membership.

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club is a group of students who enjoy educating their fellow students and community about the importance of “Going Green.” They participate in many community events and also do many events on campus. All students are welcome and encouraged to join!

Gamma Beta Phi

This scholastic, honor and educational service organization seeks to recognize and encourage educational excellence; to promote the development of leadership, ability and character in members; and to foster, disseminate and improve education through appropriate service activities.  Membership, by invitation, is open to students who have completed 12 credit hours and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA.

Psychology Club

The Psychology Club provides students of the social sciences with opportunities for academic and professional development.  It provides access to information on graduate school programs and prospective job opportunities and acts as a forum for active dialogue among students and scholars in the field of psychology; creates student solidarity based on similar educational and occupational aspirations; and recognizes students for outstanding scholarly performance in psychology.

Roges & Vacaboundes (USCB Drama Club)

The USCB drama club, Roges & Vacaboundes, is an organization designed for students who are interested in any aspect of theater--including acting, directing, and design.  Students also participate with the Rafael Sabatini Players, a community-based theater group that performs in the USCB Performing Arts Center Auditorium.  Other activities include workshops in acting, directing, and make-up.  Membership is open to any USCB student or interested individuals.  The club is facilitated by a coordinator and managed by committees.

The Tidal Tribune (USCB Student Newspaper)

A free student press, written and edited by USCB students, The Shark Byte, reports on campus and community issues and informs the student body of campus events.  All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to submit articles.

Other Clubs and Organizations include:

Biology Club

Campus Crusade for Christ

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship

Club Anime

C.O.M.M.I.T.

Education Club

Fin-Addicts (Spirit Club)

French Club

Gay-Straight Alliance

History Club

Hospitality Management Association

Human Services Student Organization

Literary Society

Pre-Medical Student Association

Reformed University Fellowship

Sand Sharks for Service

Sand Shark Productions

Spanish Club

Society for Creative Writers

Student Nursing Association

USCBee (Bee keeping club)

Chartering a New Student Organization

Organizations that wish to use university facilities and privileges must be officially recognized through a procedure administered by the Director of Student Life. The chartering of new student organizations, applications for funding and use of campus facilities are made during the fall and spring semesters through the Office for Student Life. Recognition is obtained by submitting completed registration forms, membership lists and a constitution.

Students interested in forming a new organization may obtain an Organization Recognition Form to provide the following information:

·         Name

·         Purpose

·         Proposed functions or activities

·         Proposed budget request of SGA (if any)

·         Signatures of the student applicant and faculty sponsor.

Official recognition of a student organization does not by itself constitute any type of endorsement, sponsorship, or liability by USCB.