Campus Involvement: How do I get involved?

STEP 1: Decide what your interests are and join organizations whose goals you feel some commitment to.

STEP 2: Find an organization that fits your interests. A good place to start is the Office of Student Life (CC-105) where students can learn about clubs and volunteer options.

STEP 3: Call or visit the contact person, such as a club advisor. You don’t need to feel self-conscious, as organizations are always looking for new members.

STEP 4: Actively participate in the organization from the beginning. Don’t forget that the goal is to have fun and develop skills. Try to earn a leadership position, but this does not mean starting as president. Instead, you should try to learn as much as possible about the mission and goals of the organization.

STEP 5: Stay involved. Also, make sure you are not in so many organizations or volunteering so much of your time that your GPA suffers.