Student Organizations

Browse our many student groups by category, from cultural to media to interest-based by visiting our Raiderlink website: https://raiderlink.newark.rutgers.edu/ 

Want to help create the campus of the future? Have a say through governing councils, and influence the lives of other students. 

• Student Governing Association (SGA): SGA is a governing council of elected student leaders who serve the interests of all undergraduates, part-time and full-time on the Newark campus. The SGA represents the School of Arts & Sciences-Newark, Rutgers Business School-Newark, School or Public Affairs and Administration, and School of Criminal Justice. 

Contact SGA: runsga@gmail.com 

• Program Board: Program Board is a governing council that coordinates campus-wide events and activities including comedy shows, concerts, festivals, parties, speakers, off-campus excursions and more!  

Contact Program Board: ru.programboard@gmail.com 

• Inter Fraternity Sorority Council (IFSC): IFSC serves as the governing council for all recognized Fraternities & Sororities and implements standards for membership intake, educational programs, scholarship, community service and leadership. 

Contact Inter Fraternity Sorority Council:  rutgersnewarkifsc@gmail.com 

Participating in a fraternity or sorority weaves together multiple threads, including community service, scholarship, leadership, camaraderie, and fun. Fraternity & Sorority Life encompasses 22 Greek-lettered organizations including social, multicultural, and service-based groups. Joined together through the Inter-Fraternity and Sorority Council (IFSC), each individual organization carries benefits including opportunities for leadership development, scholastic achievement, promoting community service, and creating long-lasting friendships. 

The current active organizations recognized by the Office of Student Life and Leadership include: 

• Alpha Kappa Alpha 

• Alpha Phi Alpha 

• Chi Upsilon Sigma 

• Iota Nu Delta 

• Kappa Alpha Psi 

• Kappa Phi Gamma 

• Kappa Psi Epsilon 

• Lambda Sigma Upsilon 

• Lambda Theta Phi 

• Lambda Upsilon Lambda 

• Mu Sigma Upsilon 

• Omega Phi Beta 

• Omega Phi Chi  

• Phi Beta Sigma 

• Sigma Beta Rho 

• Sigma Iota Alpha 

• Sigma Lambda Beta 

• Sigma Lambda Upsilon 

• Tau Kappa Epsilon 

• Zeta Phi Beta 

Any organization that is not listed is not affiliated with Rutgers University-Newark. Students are strongly discouraged from joining an unrecognized group. 

Contact the Office of Student Life and Leadership to learn more about recognized Fraternities & Sororities and how to get involved. 

Interested in starting a new organization? Or maybe interested in reactivating an inactive organization? Well if the answer to either of these questions is yes, please complete the following form on Raiderlink: https://go.rutgers.edu/NewOrgInterestForm

Please be sure to consider the following to help prepare your organization for success. 

• What type of organization would you like to start or reactivate? Academic/Departmental, Faith-Based, Service Based, Pre-professional, Special Interest, Cultural. A separate process exists for Greek Lettered Social Organizations, please contact greek advisor to receive more information, exceptions made for honor societies. 

• Do I have a possible e-board? You need at least four people for an executive board (e-board). The 4 primary positions are president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary, other possible positions are community service chair, social media chair and etc. 

• Is there significant support from other students? In the application process, we typically ask for 50-75 students that would be interested in joining your potential organization.  

Whether you’re a club treasurer or not, knowing the ins and outs of how finances work can enhance your professional skills. 

The Student Life Accounting Office manages fund sources including student fees, ticket sale proceeds, dues, and allocated funds. The Student Life Accounting Office supports Governing Councils and recognized student organizations by offering Treasurer’s Training and advising student leaders on financial procedures, systems, and internal controls to ensure compliance with all University policies.