Student Activities, Clubs and Organizations
Expand Your Experience
Student Life at Minneapolis College is centered in our vibrant Helland Center, which offers a student health clinic, study and meeting spaces, and a 2-story multi-purpose entertainment space that extends into Loring Park, the College theater as well as a space on the 1st floor that we intend to renovate in the coming year.
There is something for everyone!
Expand your college experience beyond the classroom by getting involved in one of the many activities available on campus. A variety of academic, social and special interest clubs and organizations offer exceptional leadership development opportunities.
Student groups have helped establish our Student Health Clinic, the bike maintenance fix-it station and Student Tech Services.
Learn more about Minneapolis College's campus programs and clubs:
Current Student Clubs
Become a part of campus life at Minneapolis College! If you want to join a current club or activity or start your own, please review the list of current student clubs below and/or look at the steps below on how to start your own club. You can also email Student Life or contact us at 612-659-6761 with any questions or concerns.
- Addiction Counseling Club | advisor: Brittany Kuznetsov
- APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) Cultural Club | advisors: Peter Yang & Honey Yang
- Anime Club | advisor: Koua Lee
- Bike Collective | advisor: TBD
- All African Student Union | advisor: Shannon Gibney
- Chamber Ensemble | advisor: Joel Sundseth
- Choir | advisor: Shekela Wanyama
- Christian Student Association | advisor: Jacques Beech
- Computer Club | advisor: Catherine Pham
- Cyber Defense Club | advisor: Brian Huilman
- Deep Poetry Club | advisor: Shannon Gibney & Erin Sharkey
- Empowering Women in STEM | advisor: Raquel Jarabek & Catherine Pham
- Jazz Ensemble | advisor: Joel Sundseth
- The LatinX Student Union | advisor : Sagrario Torres Flores
- Math Club | advisor: Haile Haile
- Muslim Student Association | advisor: Sidow Mohammed
- Phi Theta Kappa | advisor: Abdullahi Aden
- PHOMO ( Photography and Motion) Club | advisor: Kendall LaCroix
- PRIDE Club | advisor: Laura Burdette
- SkillsUSA (activity) | advisor: Hugo Morales
- Soccer Club | advisor: Juan Rangel
- Students Against Hunger & Homelessness | advisor: Kyle Sarpong
- Student Life Budget Committee | advisor: Tara Martinez
- Student Nurses Association | advisor: Rebecca Swadner
- United Nations of Indian Tribes for Education | advisor: Aubrey Hendrixson
- Urban Farm Collective | advisor: Nicholas Deacon
- Tabletop Club | advisor: Robert Lusteck
Recent Clubs that are not currently active:
- 3 Legged Frog
- Art Club
- Basketball Club
- Chess Club
- Concert Production Association
- American Sign Language
- The Rolling Dice Club
- Running for Change
- Talent Jam Sessions
- Video Game Music Ensemble
- Vets Six Plus
*** If any student has any interest in helping recharted an inactive club, please fill out the Student Involvement Form.
How to Form a Student Club
New student clubs and organizations at Minneapolis College must be approved by the Student Senate. The Student Senate has the exclusive right to recommend the chartering of clubs and organizations for approval by the College President. Please see Student Senate in H.2903 or Student life Staff on the second floor of the Helland Center if you have questions about the process for chartering a new club.
Fine Arts Clubs and Activities
Music
If you are looking for a musical ensemble to perform with, consider our Choir or Instrumental Ensembles. Our diverse student population is reflected in our global, multicultural approach to music. Students may register for credit by using the listed course designators (such as MUSC 1310) or may participate without credit by contacting the appropriate music faculty member.
Chamber Ensemble
Minneapolis College chamber ensemble plays fully notated arrangements on acoustic instruments, from classical repertoire to the music of the present day. Come make beautiful music with us!
Jazz Ensemble
Minneapolis College jazz ensemble is a reading and improvising group of instrumentalists of varying backgrounds and ability levels, collaborating on our own arrangements of jazz standards and more. Come join us and get your jazz on!
Latin Music Ensemble
Minneapolis College Latin music ensemble explores a rich diversity of musical styles from throughout the Americas. Ven a tocar con nosotros!
Video Game Ensemble
Minneapolis College video game music ensemble covers the most evocative tracks in original arrangements from the best games. Let's jump in!
For more information about any of these four instrumental ensembles, contact music instructor Joel Sundseth.
Choir
The Minneapolis College, College Choir (MUSC 1310) is made up of members of the Minneapolis College community who love to sing. No previous musical background is required for membership in this chorus, and there is no need to audition. All you need is a willingness to work hard, a love of music, and a desire to sing with others.
For more information about the choirs, contact the director: Elizabeth Pauly.
Theater
Students may experience live theater as audience members, participants in the production process and as performers. Brian Grandison is the lead Theater faculty.
Honor Society
- Phi Theta Kappa
Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and 12 college level credits (at the 1000 level or higher) earned at Minneapolis College are eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), which is a national honor society known for academic excellence.
To apply for Phi Theta Kappa membership, please visit the Phi Theta Kappa online application form. Our Student Life department will be in contact with you with your next steps after you apply!