Do you love theater or film? Have political aspirations? Enjoy spending time with other students from your ethnic background? You're sure to find a club or organization that fits your interests—and you'll make some great new friends in the process. Clubs are open to all NYIT students who have an interest in the organization’s activities. For more information on any of these clubs, e-mail the Office of Student Activities.
Following is a list of some of NYIT’s student organizations. If you don’t see a club that fits your needs, let us know; new clubs are continually forming. You can find important information about forming or running your own club by reading the Student Organization Handbooks, the New Club Registration guidelines, and Returning Club Registration guidelines (downloadable PDFs).
ADDO
Interested in graphic design or computer graphics? ADDO is a meeting ground for those who are passionate about using text and imagery to enhance communication. The club is separated into two parts, Graphic Designers and Computer Graphics. The club’s graphic designers create logos and artwork to enter in national competitions. Likewise, the computer graphics artists create animations to enter in competitions such as MetroCAF, the NYC Metropolitan Area College Computer Animation Festival.
Allied Health Life Science Organization (AHLSO)
NYIT’s allied health students use this organization as a way to network, exchange information about local health centers, and learn more about their chosen fields. They also plan programs and events to raise awareness of today’s health issues.
American Institute for Architecture Students (AIAS)
NYIT’s AIAS chapter is committed to serving as the voice for architecture students at NYIT. Through meeting and other events, AIAS promotes a better understanding of architecture, the field’s current challenges, and introduces students to some of the latest architectural innovations. A national organization, AIAS provides students with the opportunity to network with their peers from other colleges and universities.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Through the AMSA, medical and pre-medical students learn about a variety of specializations and the most recent health care innovations. They also share information about internships and residency programs, as well as plan events such as blood drives and health fairs.
Bear Hug Club
Bear Hug is about making positive change happen for our local and global communities. It fosters a fun, flexible, and supportive environment in which young intellectuals of NYIT come together to share ideas and inspiration. Members identify pertinent issues in the community and then design, lead, and implement community service projects.
Computer Programmers' Consortium (CPC)
Programming enthusiasts join together to demonstrate their skills and learn from each other. Members participate in programming projects, enter competitions, and gain valuable experience.
Dance Club
A brand new club at NYIT, the dance club was created to give students an opportunity to learn the art of dance, build confidence, and provide a creative performing arts outlet. If you have ever wanted to learn how to dance, this is the club for you!
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE specializes in the practical study of electronics and computers. Activities include lectures and conventional gatherings, as well as the opportunity to participate in competitions with other colleges and universities.
NYIT Choir
Do you love to sing? Have you sung in a choir in the past? Join the new NYIT Choir and sing your heart out! Rehearsal and performance times/locations will vary each semester.
Society of Hosteurs (SOH)
SOH promotes the various fields within the hospitality industry. Members have the opportunity to participate in community service, attend events, hear guest speakers, and visit local hospitality companies.
STAND
Born out of the growing concern for the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, STAND will work to mobilize the NYIT community toward stopping and preventing genocide. Students, alumni, staff, and faculty work together to increase the awareness about ongoing and potential genocides, raise funds for the victims and displaced, and advocate for political action to be taken.
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Nursing students gather to interact with their peers, share information about advances in the field, promote the practice of nursing, and provide programs for the community at large.
Student Programming Association (SPA)
Students work together to provide quality entertainment, events, and activities for the NYIT community. Events range from cultural to recreational and social to intellectual and educational.