Joining a club on your campus can be a great way to get involved during your time as a student. You'll be able to develop your interests outside of the classroom, meet new friends and maybe even learn something new!
Search for clubs by campus or interest below. If you see a club listed on a different campus that you'd like to start on yours, reach out to your Student Activities office to get started. You may also get involved in your campus' student government.
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American Sign Language Club
This group brings together deaf and hard-of-hearing students, as well as students of American Sign Language for cultural, social and recreational activities.
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Advisor: Aiswarya Vincent-aiswarya.vincent@ctstate.edu
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Business Club
The Northwestern Business Club promotes organizational leadership to students looking to master professional life-long learning attributes and further the building of an environment of collaboration, teamwork and collegiality. Students in this club encourage an environment that promotes the development of skills in communication, leadership and networking.
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Advisors: Gail Kulas–gail.kulas@ctstate.edu
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Computer Analytics Club
The Computer Analytics Club engages in both in-person and virtual events that allow interested students to explore modern computer technology, speak with industry guests and more.
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Advisor: Lalit Jagtiani–john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu
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Criminal Justice Club
This group promotes the Criminal Justice program at CT State Northwestern through speakers, programs and scholarship.
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Advisor: Michael Emanuel–michael.emanuel@ctstate.edu
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Drama Club
A club for students who love the performing arts.
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Advisor: Margaret Sullivan-margaret.sullivan@ctstate.edu
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Dungeons and Dragons Club
This group promotes the well-being of its members and uses role-playing as a healthy emotional outlet and to help members better understand themselves and others.
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Advisor: Doug Mooney-doug.mooney@ctstate.edu
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Early Childhood Education Club
The purpose of this club is to advocate for young children and their families within our surrounding communities, to network and build connections with organizations that support children and families in various capacities within the northwest region of Connecticut and to promote the personal and professional growth and development of our club members.
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Advisors: Tracy Smith-Michnowicz-tracy.smith@ctstate.edu
Charles Kelly-charles.kelly@ctstate.edu
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History Association
This group promotes an appreciation of the historical past through shared discovery. It furthers historical knowledge and advances critical thought.
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Advisor: Todd Bryda–todd.bryda@ctstate.edu
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LGBTQ+ Club
The LGBT+ Club strives to strengthen and sustain a welcoming and inclusive community for all CT State Northwestern students and provide resources on LGBTQ+ community.
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Advisors: Bilal Tajildeen-bilal.tajildeen@ctstate.edu
Hillary McCarty-hillary.mccarty@ctstate.edu
Jermey Whitnell-jermey.whitnell@ctstate.edu
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Literature Club
The Northwestern Literature Club’s main objective is to promote literacy in the Northwestern community by reading through various published works of poems, magazines and novels.
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Advisor: Jeremy Withnell–jermey.whitnell@ctstate.edu
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Northwestern National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
NAVTA promotes educational and social activities for Veterinary Technology students, furthering their knowledge and involvement with animals within our community and beyond.
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Advisor: Hillary McCarty–hillary.mccarty@ctstate.edu
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Outdoor Adventure Club
The Outdoor Adventure Club promotes healthy living, social interaction, and exercise through fun outdoor excursions such as hiking, rock climbing, ziplining and rafting. It operates on the philosophy of “Challenge by Choice”: club members are encouraged to participate in activities at the level at which they feel comfortable.
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Advisor: Melissa Bettigole–melissa.bettigole@ctstate.edu
John Jagtiani–john.jagtiani@ctstate.edu
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Phi Theta Kappa
All campuses have chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society. See our Honors Societies page for more information about the benefits of membership and to learn about local chapters.
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Poetry Club
Students explore the world of poetry together through the expression of written and verbally performed literature.
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Advisor: Jenny Gilley–jenny.gilley@ctstate.edu
Ryan Garesio–ryan.garesio@ctstate.edu
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Sports Club
The Northwestern Sports Club meets regularly to play miscellaneous sports games. It promotes physical health and well-being while teaching the importance of teamwork.
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Advisor: Robert Turner, robert.turner@ctstate.edu