GET INVOLVED AND
One of the most fulfilling ways to experience college life is to participate in student government, campus committees, intercollegiate athletics, or one of the many clubs and organizations offered. All students are encouraged to get involved and make the most of the opportunities already here.
Agriculture Club & Young Farmers—Open to all students interested in agriculture, this group sponsors events each year, including a number of field trips.
Chemistry Club—An organization of students, faculty, and staff interested in chemical and biological sciences. Although it is not required of Chemistry Club members, the American Chemical Society offers students a discounted student membership rate.
EnviroClub—The EnviroClub promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of environmental science and environmental issues. The organization also promotes volunteer services, environmental awareness and education, and preparatory professional experiences for students in areas related to environmental science.
Health & Fitness Club—The goal of the Health & Fitness Club is to further the exchange of information and cooperation between members to promote health and fitness knowledge and to conduct club programs and activities to advance general interest in health and physical activity and improve the welfare of the student body and community.
Norton Outdoor Adventures —This is the outdoor connection for students, faculty, and staff, including on-campus guiding service, free equipment rental, and adventure opportunities. Trips are led by experienced faculty, staff, and student leaders. The programs emphasize safety, learning, and fun. All activities are designed with an educational component to teach the skills and techniques found in the different disciplines that we offer.
Social Work Club — Social Work Club is an organization for the promotion and better understanding of the Social Work profession.
Kappa Delta Pi (ΚΔΠ)—Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapter—Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in education.
Lambda Sigma —Lambda Sigma Honor Society is a national honor society for second-year students dedicated to the purpose of fostering leadership, scholarship, fellowship, and the spirit of service among college students, and to promoting the interests of the college or university in every possible way.
Kappa Alpha Sigma (ΚΑΣ)—Open to all female Ferrum College students. Their goal is to improve themselves, the community, the school, and the student body through educational, recreational, and cultural activities.
Omega Psi Phi —Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is a professional organization of college-educated men with similar ideas and like attainments. The fraternity’s founders chose Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift as the cardinal principles that every prospective candidate must possess.
Connection Team Leader—The Connection Leaders is one of the most popular groups on campus. Connection team leaders work together to help new students feel comfortable and at home at Ferrum College.
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) — A student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience.
Student Government Association (SGA)—Serves all students at Ferrum College. The purpose of the SGA is to “promote the general welfare of the students; to encourage personal responsibility, loyalty, and a high sense of honor; and to further the principles upon which our College was founded and continues to operate.”
Black Student Union (BSU)—The mission of the BSU is to aid in the growth and development of the Ferrum College community through a series of culturally, socially, and academically focused programs and events through education relevant to the perspectives of the minority population. Our mission is fulfilled through community service, campus involvement, and professional development, thus allowing our members to overcome challenges and succeed in all facets of life.
Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA)—Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) is an organization dedicated to informing the campus community about LGBTQ+ information and issues, spreading visibility, promoting acceptance, and creating a community for queer and genderqueer students at Ferrum College and across Franklin County.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) —The mission of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes is “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”
Ferrum YoungLife —Young Life College is an international Christian outreach and discipleship ministry that meets college students on their campuses to build authentic friendships, explore faith, and offer a welcoming community.
At Ferrum College, the performing arts include the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, the Jack Tale Players, the Panther Singers choir, Orchestra Appalachia, band, and ensembles, as well as individual performances. Many performance opportunities are course-based, while others are voluntary or both, such as the Jack Tale Players, Orchestra Appalachia, and Monday Night Jam at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum.
Chrysalis—A literary and graphic arts magazine produced by students using desktop publishing programs, including PageMaker and Photoshop. Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine sponsors monthly coffee houses for students, faculty, and staff to perform poetry and music. If you enjoy creating poetry, short stories, photography, or artwork, then this is for you.
Ferrum Radio—This webcast broadcasts daily from its Media Center studio and is managed and staffed by students. Training is available for new personnel.
The Iron Blade Newspaper—The student-run newspaper, The Iron Blade gives students practical experience in all aspects of newspaper journalism, including digital photography and desktop publishing.
Gamer’s Guild—The Gamer’s Guild will strive to bring both a social and competitive gaming environment to Ferrum College. We will strive to teach both teamwork and sportsmanship through social and competitive gaming both on campus and outside Ferrum College grounds.
Morgan’s Message — Morgan’s Message is an organization that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.
Equestrian Club Team —The purpose of the Equestrian Club is to enhance students’ knowledge of horsemanship, to participate in collegiate-level competition, to build on the Ferrum College equestrian program for future students, and to allow members to become involved in both the equine and non-equine community through service projects.
