Registered Student Organizations

AED aims to help pre-medical students navigate their way through their undergraduate pre-medical careers. The organization also looks at controversial issues and sets up teams to discuss such issues in front of panels composed of doctors and/or other critics. Whether it be adding onto the curriculum vitae or making students better public speakers, AED is an honor society that fosters the mental growth of emerging physicians.

The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving health care and health care delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.

The Biology Club provides access to biological opportunities and education enhancement with an emphasis on, but not limited to, ecology and general biology topics.

The Biology Graduate Student Association is a networking platform for graduate students within the Department of Biological Sciences. Its goal is to promote professional development for the academic and research field as well as having a platform where students can come together to communicate and have fun from their busy schedules.

We are the Chemistry Club of Western Michigan University, Chem Club for short, for undergraduate students. Open to all majors who share an interest in chemistry! One of the things we love the most is working with kids at local schools. We teach them about basic science and perform fun, exciting experiments for and with them (SLIME!) so that they can learn to enjoy chemistry as much as we do. Along with the school visits we also have networking opportunities with the WMU Chem department and local businesses/ groups like KACS.

The Graduate Communication Organization (GCO) represents graduate students seeking an M.A. in Communication at Western Michigan University, as well as undergraduate students interested in graduate school or events hosted by GCO. As the officially recognized organization advocating for graduate student interests in the School of Communication, we aim to provide professional development and social networking opportunities through sponsored events and community involvement.

PRO is an RSO (Registered Student Organization) at WMU for students with a major in Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, or Communications. We hold meetings once a month that include guest speakers, resume and portfolio workshops, and opportunities for networking with professionals and other students.

The Alpha Nu Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta shall strive to foster a community of appreciation for and engagement with literature, language, writing, and all aspects of the discipline of English at Western Michigan University through social, academic, and philanthropic endeavors.

This is an opportunity to interact with students and faculty with an interest in Geography while exploring your own personal interests under the umbrella of Geography. We engage in service activities as well do fun activities and field trips.

SSE is a registered student organization that meets and collaborates on the interest of environmentalism. SSE seeks to empower students in activism and environmental stewardship on both WMU’s campus and the surrounding community.

The Geology Club at Western Michigan University aims to stimulate an active interest in geology and earth science, to promote and increase the knowledge available in these areas, and to foster and encourage new experiences in these fields

The HGSO serves the graduate students of the Department of History as an advocate on behalf of the graduate student body and as a forum for information, networking, and scholarly activity. Beyond the approximately forty potential members the HGSO will serve this academic year, the HGSO benefits the entire Department of History in the HGSO’s capacity as liasion between students and faculty, and as a forum for scholarly discussion. In order to carry out its functions, HGSO requests funding in addition to funds generated by the organization. The organization will follow and be subject to all University policies, procedures, and practices regarding student organization accounts and finances.

Phi Alpha Theta (ΦΑΘ) is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. Our mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. While the society is mainly for history students, it is not restricted by the requirements of a major or minor.

Are you pursuing Anthropology at WMU? Do you enjoy… …building your resume and establishing professional rapport? …digging up cool stuff like old bones and ancient pottery? …getting involved on campus and pursuing your interests with like-minded individuals? …immersing yourself in foreign cultures and languages? …taking advantage of opportunities for independent research and accessible peer feedback? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, you’re in great company!

The purpose of this organization is to promote a community for the philosophy graduate students, which will help facilitate the philosophical exchange of ideas and provide a forum for graduate students to more closely interact with others in the field.

Our purposes are to (i) build a friendly community for minorities in the WMU Philosophy Department, (ii) promote the work of underrepresented groups in philosophy, and the work in marginalized areas of philosophy (e.g., sexuality, race and gender, prison abolition, disability, etc.), and (iii) address the lack of diversity in philosophy and facilitate the participation of minorities in philosophy.

The Philosophy Society of Western Michigan University is a student-led organization dedicated to bringing a greater understanding of philosophy and enhancing critical thinking, logical analysis, and problem solving skills. General weekly meetings will include a brief overview and lecture of any given topic followed by a group discussion where members can ask questions and provide insight.

The Behavior Analysis Graduate Student Organization (BAGSO) at Western Michigan University is an organization to promote the interests of Behavior Analysis graduate students at Western Michigan University. BAGSO serves as a liaison between graduate students and faculty members in the Behavior Analysis Program, assesses and addresses graduate student needs in the Behavior Analysis Program, plans professional and social enrichment opportunities for graduate students in the Department of Psychology, and encourages undergraduate involvement in research opportunities available through the Department of Psychology.

The Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Organization at Western Michigan University is an organization to promote the interests of Clinical Psychology graduate students at Western Michigan University. The Clinical Psychology Graduate Student Organization serves as a liaison between graduate students and faculty members in the Clinical Psychology Program, assesses and addresses graduate student needs in the Clinical Psychology Program, plans professional and social enrichment opportunities for graduate students in the Department of Psychology, and encourages undergraduate involvement in research opportunities available through the Department of Psychology.

The mission of the Counseling Psychology RSO is to promote the development of multiculturally minded psychology professionals. We plan to accomplish this mission through professional development and social justice advocacy within the graduate student community, Western Michigan University, and the Kalamazoo community. We desire to develop mentorship and partnership within the graduate student community.

The Industrial Organizational Graduate Student Organization at Western Michigan University is an organization with the purpose to promote the interests of Industrial Organizational Psychology graduate students at Western Michigan University. The Industrial Organizational Graduate Student Organization serves as a liaison between graduate students and faculty members in the Industrial Organizational Psychology Program, assesses and addresses graduate student needs in the program, and plans professional and social enrichment opportunities for graduate students in the Department of Psychology.

The Organization of Minority Psychology Students are committed to diversifying the discipline of psychology, and to amplifying the voices of psychology students of color with an emphasis on the Black community. We are an organization looking to provide proper resources and information to psychology students of color. Our aim is to create scholarships, provide networks, and relevant research to minority psychology students.

The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship as well as advance the science of psychology. Psi Chi provides academic recognition for its members and offers local chapters that host programs related to the science of psychology and provide fellowship and networking for Psi Chi members.

The Alliance of Leaders in Public Service (ALPS) at Western Michigan University builds events to host professional speakers and workshops, fundraises for local organizations, provides volunteer opportunities, and networks students.

The Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) at WMU was formed to establish a network among students who have an interest in the criminal justice field. The CJSA is dedicated to providing a forum that facilitates interaction between students, faculty, program alumni, professionals employed in the field, and members of the broader community through guest speakers, lectures and social gatherings.

Represents the interests of sociology graduate students within the department.

The Japan Club is a student organization at Western Michigan University. It is a community for cultural exchange between Japanese and other cultures. Official Japan Club is NOT ONLY for Japanese students, it is for all students studying or just interested in exchanging cultural ideas and experiences. Japan Club はウェスタンミシガン大学所属の日本文化と他文化の双方向での文化交流を目的としたコミュニティです。Japan Club は日本人に限らず、現地で日本文化・言語を勉強している、または興味を持っているメンバーと中心に活動しています。

The Graduate Students of Comparative Religion is a student organization which exists to help graduate students in their endeavors at Western Michigan University and to support the department when applicable. We strive to host a variety of events to promote religious literacy on campus and in the community.

The purpose of The Comparative Religion Club is to (1) familiarize students with the discipline of comparative religion (such as core concepts, career preparation, and research opportunities); (2) recruit students into the comparative religion program as majors and minors; (3) provide opportunities for faculty/student communication, (4) connect and collaborate with other student organizations and departments on campus; (5) collaborate with community organizations through volunteer work; (6) participate in and develop opportunities for socializing and networking; and (7) promote public understanding of the academic study of religion.