Student Organizations
The Alliance
Ellison Campus Center Room 206
Offers opportunities to meet socially, plan events, lobby politically and/or find support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual students and their allies
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA): A local chapter of a nationally-recognized organization, ALPFA creates and expands career and leadership opportunities for Latino people by fostering valuable professional relationships.
Asian Student Association (ASA)
Ellison Campus Center Room 208
Creates spaces to promote Asian culture, educate community members about various Asian traditions, and build community amongst Asian students at Salem State University
Black Student Union (BSU)
Ellison Campus Center 203
Celebrates Black culture, empowers Black student-leaders, and creates spaces to discuss issues impacting Black students at Salem State University
Haitian Cultural Club (HCC)
Ellison Campus Center Student Organization Suite
Empowers Haitian students at Salem State University by creating a safe space to celebrate our culture and have conversations about issues affecting our community
Hillel is the center for Jewish life at Salem State University and serves the community by connecting Jewish students on campus, providing a safe space, and teaching others about the religion and culture. They are a local chapter of Hillel International.
International Student Association (ISA)
Ellison Campus Center Student Organization Suite
Fosters international awareness and cultural exchange between all members of the college
Intersectional Feminist Collective (IFC)
Ellison Campus Center Room 211
Promotes awareness of gender equity issues and support students who inspire positive change, focused on intersectional feminism and achieving justice
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Ellison Campus Center Student Organization Suite
Increases interest and awareness of all students to the Latin culture, hosts volunteer and social activities in services to the Hispanic/Latinx communities on campus, and encourages diversity on the Salem State University Campus
Student Organizations Seeking Membership
The African Student Union promotes Africa's diverse cultures and fosters community by highlighting entertainment, food, music and dance from across the continent.
Bold, Educated, Empowered Sisters (BEES) and The Brotherhood:
Create and facilitate safe spaces to support Black/Brown women and men, respectively, to build resilience, engage deeply with their communities, and empower each other. Independently and together, these groups will explore issues and structural barriers impacting them as they conceptualize positive futures for themselves.
Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG):
SWSG champions the next generation of female leaders through an innovative, multi-generational mentoring program. College mentors visit local elementary schools and use a research-based curriculum built on the stories of strong female role models to mentor and bolster the confidence of girls and young women. For more information, please contact Katya Perez (kperez@salemstate.edu).
Urban Arts Theater
Ellison Campus Center Student Organization Suite
An expression of diversity and cultural awareness through arts such as spoken word poetry, dance, step, music, and drama
CJL Student Council
Advised by the Director of the Center for Justice and Liberation, the CJL Student Council is composed of the presidents of all identity-based student organizations housed within the Center. They meet regularly to discuss opportunities for collaboration and support, updates on upcoming events, and news from Center staff.
For more information about how to get involved, visit salemstate.presence.io. For questions regarding CJL Student Council or student organization advising, please email CJL@salemstate.edu or contact your organization’s staff liaison.