Student Organization Information
Explore UCR's Student Organizations with HighlanderLink
HighlanderLink is our searchable database of our hundreds of recognized student organizations and is a great first-place to search when looking for groups to join. It is for use by students, campus staff and faculty, and the general public looking for information about involvement opportunities on campus. Each recognized group has their own profile and contact information, making it that much easier to get involved at UCR.
Trying to find your point person in Student Life?
Check the list below for your cluster.
Academic/Professional Organizations
These groups primary focus is affiliation with an academic department, major, professional preparation, and/or professional networking. Student Life Contact: Chelsea Blakeley (chelsea.blakeley@ucr.edu)
Arts and Expressions
Organizations whose primary focus is in the development of, participation in or appreciation of art forms or entertainment or whose focus is to produce one or more publications.
Student Life Contact: Chelsea Blakeley (chelsea.blakeley@ucr.edu)
Cultural and Honors groups
Cultural Organizations are those whose primary focus seeks to educate and share with the university community on the cultures we have across our campus and around the world. Honors organizations are clubs that confer membership as an honor for academic/scholarly/leadership achievements.
Student Life Contact: Colin Lewis (colin.lewis@ucr.edu)
Fraternity/Sorority
Organizations whose membership is limited to a single gender and granted exception to Title IX requirements for the purpose of cultivating and supporting an environment of brotherhood or sisterhood. In addition, membership in one organization in this category is mutually exclusive to membership in any of the others (i.e., an individual may only belong to one of the organizations in this category).
Student Life Contact: Manuel Macias (manuel.macias1@ucr.edu)
Graduate Student Associations
Organizations who are connected with the Graduate Student Association or are mostly or entirely graduate students.
Student Life Contact: Colin Lewis (colin.lewis@ucr.edu)
Action & Awareness
Organizations whose primary focus is on endorsing/supporting candidates for elected positions, ballot initiatives, and/or debate, discuss, advocacy, and education on regional, state, national, or international political or social issues. Action Organizations' primary focus is educating individuals on and engaging in public discussion of issues affecting individuals, society, and the environments in which they exist. This category would also include but is not limited to groups focused on political movements, social support, topical discussions, and facilitating change.
Student Life Contact: Colin Lewis (colin.lewis@ucr.edu)
Recreational
Organizations whose primary focus is on engaging in recreational activities which may or may not be competitive.
Student Life Contact: Chelsea Blakeley (chelsea.blakeley@ucr.edu)
Service
Organizations whose primary focus is on providing volunteer service to others and/or the community.
Student Life Contact: Chelsea Blakeley (chelsea.blakeley@ucr.edu)
Spiritual/Religious/Atheist
Organizations whose primary focus is on educating about and supporting particular spiritual and/or religious practices, philosophies, and beliefs.
Student Life Contact: Colin Lewis (colin.lewis@ucr.edu)
You Belong at UCR
All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.
To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.