Salem State offers many ways for students to get involved on- and off-campus through student groups and clubs. Groups manage their own activities through an independent platform--visit the groups and clubs event listing. If you're looking to get involved, contact StudentEngagement@salemstate.edu for more information.
Student Involvement and Operations
AIGA: The Professional Organization for Design
strives to create a community of designers where we can practice, grown and strengthen our connections with each other.
This group is for student musicians to learn from other like-minded professional audio engineers across the world and to network with people in the student’s field of interest.
Helps to broaden literary horizons and relate to the world around us through reading and analyzing books.
Biological Society
Offers opportunities for students to expand their knowledge of biology.
Chemistry Society
Provides opportunities to further investigate the field of chemistry, including all applications of science.
Community Service Initiative
Provides service events that will enhance the well being of the Salem State community and the surrounding area.
Computer Programming Club
The Programming Club is an interest group of passionate students who share a common interest in coding and programming topics. No experience with programming is required.
Criminal Justice Academy
Enhances students’ awareness in the field of criminal justice through group activities, guest speakers and field trips.
Earth Science Association
Promotes and conducts educational activities about geological sciences and the earth.
First Generation Association
Promotes, celebrates, and creates greater awareness of the experiences and successes of first-generation college students at Salem State.
French Club
Promotes further knowledge and awareness of French and francophone cultures.
The purpose of the Geographical Society is to bring the people of the world together in an effort to share and learn from each other the different beliefs, views, and cultures of the world.
Greek Council
Promotes the general welfare of the overall fraternity and sorority community.
The SSU Greenhouse Club is an organization of students committed to environmental sustainability, philanthropy, and civic engagement on campus. We provide a platform for students and faculty to raise and use fresh produce, as well as the opportunity for hands-on education.
The I-O Graduate Newsletter group’s main purpose is to assist new and current graduate students in the MS. Industrial Organizational Psychology program at Salem State University.
Intervarsity Club
Fosters a community of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior.
KCORE
KCORE is a club that allows students to get together to enjoy Korean culture. In KCORE we will get the chance to explore more of the Korean music (kpop), from watching the music videos and understanding the lyrics to trying some of the most viral kpop dances.
MASSPIRG
MASSPIRG is a consumer group that stands up to powerful interests whenever they threaten our health and safety, our financial security or our right to fully participate in our democratic society. Since 1972, we’ve stood up for consumers, countering the influence of big banks, insurers, chemical manufacturers and other powerful special interests.
Encourage philosophical engagement, critical thinking and critical awareness. Holds events that promote philosophical discussions.
Founded on November 26, 1913 Phi Sigma Sigma was the first collegiate nonsectarian sorority to allow membership of women of all faiths and backgrounds.
Political Science Academy
Promotes political thought and discussion through speakers, trips and model U.N. competitions.
Program Council
Provides a variety of social, educational and recreational activities for the student body.
Psychology Club
Provides a social network for students interested in psychology.
Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts (PHENOM) Salem State University Chapter
Advocate for high-quality, debt-free public college.
Public Relations Student Society of America
Provides scholarships, internships, leadership workshops, networking, travel opportunities, and job placement assistance.
Repertory Dance Theater
Provides a professional level dance company of the highest caliber.
Resident Student Council
Represents the resident student population in all matters concerning the quality of living on campus.
- Atlantic Hall Community Council
- Bowditch Hall Community Council
- Marsh Hall Community Council
- Peabody Hall Community Council
- Viking Hall Community Council
Salem State Log
Serves as the campus newspaper and the independent voice of the students.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity was founded in 1856, and has expanded to have chapters across the country that devote themselves to shaping young minds into true gentlemen.
Student Government Association
Serves as the sole voice of the students to the administration, faculty and legislators.
Students for Justice in Palestine
Salem State Students for Justice in Palestine
Student Nurses Association
Serves as the governing and representative organization for nursing majors.
Student Philanthropy Council
Promotes a culture of gratitude and provides students the opportunity to give back to the Salem State community and help fellow Vikings.
Student Theatre Ensemble
Provides students with performance and production opportunities on campus.
Theta Phi Alpha is a sorority that focuses on academic excellence, leadership, service to others, and of course building a lifelong sisterhood with the other members of Theta Phi!
The Witch City Adventuring Academy
The academy serves as a way to connect those who have a love for Dungeons & Dragons and to be a resource for those who want to start playing.
WMWM
Provides progressive and alternative radio programming.
Salem State's Improv Troupe
Center for Justice and Liberation
The Alliance
Offers opportunities to meet, support and plan events for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender students and their straight supporters.
ALPFA
Through our numerous partnerships and sponsors with large corporations, organizations and financial firms, varying across various industries and fields, we connect a global network of almost one million passionate Latino Leaders to career, networking and professional opportunities.
Asian Students Association
Provides activities for students to have a better understanding of different Asian ethnic backgrounds.
Black Student Union
Provides students with an avenue whereby they can get together to explore their heritage.
Haitian Cultural Club
The Haitian Cultural Club is to empower Haitian students at Salem State University. Creating a safe space to celebrate our culture and have conversations about things that affect our community.
Hillel
Provides opportunities to celebrate and learn about Judaism.
International Students Association
Fosters international awareness and cultural exchange between all members of the university.
Intersectional Feminist Collective
Operates as a resource and referral service for women with a diversity of needs.
Latin American Student Organization
Promotes interest among students in Latino history and culture by sponsoring educational, cultural and social events.
Brings together Muslim students to bring a sense of family and faith.
Society of Advancement for Latinos, Chicanos, and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
SACNAS chapters are an inclusive source of community that provides local and regional support for college students and professionals to succeed in STEM