Getting Involved
Life beyond the classroom is about more than having fun (although there's plenty of that too). It's your chance to make an impact. How do you think those 300 organizations got started? It was someone's idea. They made it happen. And so can you.
Student Organizations - Just about any interest you can think of, you'll find it among Appalachian's student organizations.
Learning Leadership - Appalachian offers several ways for your to develop leadership skills. Here's how:
- Trailhead Academies - This is a summer program before you start as a freshman in the fall.
- Emerging Leaders - If you're a freshman or a sophomore transfer student, this program helps you grow as a leader and as a person.
- Leadership and Service Residential Learning Community - Live with other students who are interested in wellness, leadership and service.
- Conferences - Attend one of the annual student conferences that focus on leadership.
- Classes - For classes that focus on leadership, visit Leadership Opportunities.
- Library - On the second floor of the student union, the Leadership Library includes books, magazines, as well as video and audio materials on the topic.
Multicultural Programs - If you are interested in learning about other cultural and ethnic traditions or participating in a multicultural student organization, Appalachian offers the Office of Multicultural Student Development and the Multicultural Center, which sponsor events and programs designed to foster the notions of inclusion and respect for different cultures.
Greek Life - More than 1,000 students make up Appalachian's Greek Life - 16 fraternities and 9 sororities.
