Student Clubs and Organizations

Want to join a student group? Find a group that fits one of your interests and get involved in the campus community! Georgia Gwinnett College has many Registered Student Organizations for you to take part in. To join a group, simply contact the organization’s listed president or advisor and let them know you are interested.

If you don’t see what you are interested in, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in the Office of Student Activities and find out how to start your own!

The e-mail addresses below are provided so interested persons may get more information about a specific group. Georgia Gwinnett College does not permit outside organizations on its campus to solicit funds or to advertise off campus events or organizations. Any outside organization wishing to receive an exception must contact the Development Office and complete the Fundraising and Solicitation Approval Form for consideration.

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Anime Club

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Stephen Kent, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Kyle Huff, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5842

The mission of the Organization is to provide an opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture and history. It shall function as a cultural learning instrument to the GGC Community by providing cultural programs and materials, which illustrate different aspects of the culture and can give insights into a distinctly different culture from our own.

Asian Student Association

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Kathy Xiao Ming Cheng, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Justin Jernigan, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5723

The mission of the Asian Student Association is to promote and provide for the social welfare of its members, with a focus on serving the Asian American student body at Georgia Gwinnett College. It shall function as an educational and cultural learning instrument for the GGC community by providing cultural programs and materials, which promote awareness of and appreciation for the various and distinct Asian cultures represented in the GGC community

Baptist Collegiate Ministries

• Organization Type: Religious/Spiritual
• President: Scott Ake, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Baptist Collegiate Ministries exists to connect students and faculty with Christ and one another through community fellowship, outreach events, and activities.

Bear Book Club

• Organization Type: Special Interest
• President: Catresse Addison, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Jamie Caudill, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

From tree to ink we form a book to admire, read, share, and to disucss.  In books we trust.

Biology Club

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Devon Pattillo, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Allison D'costa, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5759

The mission of the Biology Club is to create a social outlet through which GGC students can collaborate with educators and biological professionals to enhance their understanding of basic biological concepts and scientific techniques. To provide opportunities for GGC Students to interact with community through recreational educational and service activities related to the biological sciences. To expose GGC students to speakers and field trips that will broaden their appreciation of career options and the role of biology in our society.

Black Student Association

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Darius Morse, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Vickie Williams, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5832

The mission of the Black Student Association is to enrich the college experience of African-American students and the general student population at Georgia Gwinnett College.

Bowling League

• Organization Type: Sports Club/Recreation
• President: Jaleecia Huntley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Clay Runck, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5795

The mission of the Bowling League is to foster camaraderie amongst students in the Georgia Gwinnett College community, regardless of skill level or experience, by providing an opportunity for members to learn, participate and compete in the sport of bowling, which is a lifetime fitness sport that contributes to balance, coordination, and motor skills that people of all generations can do together.

Campus Crusade for Christ

• Organization Type: Religious/Spiritual
• President: Andrew Taylor, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Gregory Wilkes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5741

The mission of the Campus Crusade for Christ is to show the love of Christ through investing time with as many students as possible by demonstrating compassion.

Caribbean Student Association

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Dena-Kay Spence, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Donna Abrams, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The mission of the Caribbean Student Association is to promote the diversity and uniqueness of the Caribbean culture among its members and fellow students and faculty, while promoting unity through respect for others, and while working under the motto of "Giving the Islands another home."

Club Baseball Team

• Organization Type: Sports Club/Recreation
• President: Michael Neil Rollins, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Eddie Beauchamp, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5381

The GGC Club Baseball team will allow the students participating to show other schools what kind of character and quality of people attend GGC. Also, it will turn the players on the team into leaders of the community.

College Democrats

• Organization Type: Political
• President: Michael Jamison, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Michael Gagnon, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5843

The mission of the GGC College Democrats is to provide opportunities to GGC students to: 1)connect to the institutions, the platform and the candidates of the Democratic Party, 2) inform and educate the Georgia Gwinnett College community about political  and social issues as understood by the Democratic Party, 3) engage in the political process as Democrats at the local, state, and national levels, 4) engage in political processes and activities within the Democratic Party and 5) engage in activities that positively impact the Georgia Gwinnett College community.

Colleges Against Cancer

• Organization Type: Service/Advocacy
• President: Katie Beasley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Regina Vella, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5881

The mission of Colleges Against Cancer is to fight cancer by volunteering for and instating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society.

Computer Society

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Paul Barton, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Anatoly Kurkovsky, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5732

The mission of the GGC Computer Society is to provide activities, ideas, knowledge, education, and resources to strengthen the community of all IT Majors at GGC.

Creative Collective

• Organization Type: Media and Arts
• President: Fernando 'Corbin' Satterwhite, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Jennifer Wunder, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5845

The mission of the Creative Collective is to promote GGC students’ holistic development through engagement with the arts via cultural events and activities that also assist and connect with the community. The Collective will create a community of artists who support a creative exchange of ideas that support the relevance of literature and the arts in everyday life.

Drama Club

• Organization Type: Media and Arts
• President: Sean Hardy, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Kristina Mormino, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5785

The mission of the Drama Club is to allow student an opportunity to express themselves while enhancing individual creativity.

Environmental Club

• Organization Type: Special Interest
• President: Jason Lee, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Tracy Duvall, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5764

The Environmental Club seeks to enhance students and faculty members' understanding of the environment and shall provide a creative, intriguing incorporation of in-class knowledge with real-world applications in such a way as to protect the environment. Through active participation, students shall have opportunities to explore remarkable mechanisms of the environment and to acquire high-level social and leadership abilities.

Fencing Team

• Organization Type: Sports Club/Recreation
• President: Rachael Wright, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Mai Yin Tsoi, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5735

The mission of the Fencing team is to increase students' awareness and appreciation of the sport of fencing and to introduce members to the basics of the sport such as footwork, blade work, and tactics. The fencers will gain physical fitness through fencing and regimented workout routines that will improve endurance and strength. The fencers will also develop leadership skills through leading practices, communication skills by teaching others, and teamwork skills as they work with each other to build the team.

Fight Back for Children

• Organization Type: Service/Advocacy
• President: Ashley Allen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Terry Barron, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5752

Fight back for Children raises awareness of children that are in need of an education and security. We will help and assist the Children's Foster Foundation and Invisible Children in Uganda, Africa. Members of Fight Back will learn about responsibility to volunteer and serve the community efficiently. Members will learn responsibility by volunteering and serving in the community.

Film Appreciation Society

• Organization Type: Programming/Activities
• President: Michael Palli, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Rodney Hill, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5745

The Film Appreciation Society is for students interested in hosting film screenings on campus. The primary goal of the club is to expose its members and the GGC community to films that they have not seen before and to enhance appreciation for those films that they have seen. The organization will show cult, classic, foreign and independent films, but are also interested in bringing new, mainstream movies to campus.

Finance Club

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Zuhaib Zafar, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Juliet D'Souza, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5763

The mission of the Finance Club is to educate and spread knowledge about all matters related to finance because we feel Finance is a fundamental and integral part of today's society. We also feel it necessary to encourage future generations to be conscious of topics such as personal finance, corporate finance, as well as ethical financial practices and how it affects all individuals of society.

French Club

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Tes Mazlout, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Kristina Mormino, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5785

The purpose of the French club is to cultivate an environment conducive to academic achievement. By promoting unity among its members through the organization of various cultural, intellectual, academic and social activities, this club hopes to raise awareness of French and francophone cultures, foster and broaden culinary horizons, and maintain a relaxed and socially inviting atmosphere. In addition, French club hopes to promote the understanding, study and appreciation of the French language and francophone culture.

Gaming Association

• Organization Type: Special Interest
• President: Kevin Rohrer, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Jam Jenkins, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5770

The mission of the Gaming Association is to support and encourage student engagement across different disciplines and majors in a casual atmosphere. Students will develop proficiency in different fields of technology, critical thinking skills, networking, leadership, communication, and exploring career options in the field of gaming. By helping students to think in new ways and develop new skills, the members will improve their performance both inside and outside of the school environment.

Grizzly Times Student Newspaper

• Organization Type: Media and Arts
• President: Whitney Baugh, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Ellen Rafshoon, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5792

Grizzly Vital Signs

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Tiffany Kotak, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Diane Dorsett, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5826

The mission of the Grizzly Vital Signs Club is to inform, educate and support prenursing students about careers and opportunities in healthcare.

Habitat for Humanity

• Organization Type: Service/Advocacy
• President: Elizabeth Moale, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Antiwan Walker, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5737

The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to help those in need in the local greater Atlanta community and global communities. Inspire students of Georgia Gwinnett College to be contributing citizens and community leaders by working with Habitat for Humanity International.

Historical Society

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Cesna Kurspahic, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: David Mason, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5742

The mission of the Historical Society is to encourage the exploration and understanding of history by members of the Georiga Gwinnett College community.  The scope of the Historical Soceity's interests is broadly defined, and will include examining social, polictal and economic historical events and issues at the local, regional and global levels.

Indian Cultural Exchange

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Jay Patel, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Sonal Dekhane, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5762

The mission of the Indian Cultural Exchange is to unite our student body by creating a channel of information about the Indian culture throughout our campus and our community through various activities, shows, events, and community service.

Musicians Union

• Organization Type: Media and Arts
• President: Christie McGowan, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Marc Gilley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Union's mission, is to satisfy the needs of the musicians at GGC so that they may, in turn, satisfy the needs of others who find passion in listening to their music. The Union may divide into separate, supervised groups according to the diverse interest of those musicians, while at the same time working as a whole to achieve a common musical synthesis.

Organization of Latin American Students

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Homero Gonzalez, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Jessica Damian, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5839

The mission of OLAS is to promote the cultural and educational achievements of Latin American (Latino) Students at GGC.

ORIGIN

• Organization Type: Service/Advocacy
• President: Jennifer Kolacki, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: DeAnna Jackson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5465

The mission of Origin is to create a place and opportunity for students to engage in community service projects around their campus.

Outdoor Escapes

• Organization Type: Sports Club/Recreation
• President: Ashley Reece, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Dmitry Shishkin, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5798

The Outdoor Escapes' mission is to help students participate in outdoor activities and adventures with others who share a love for the outdoors.

Pharaohs of the Fifth Sun

• Organization Type: Service/Advocacy
• President: Jon F. Sanchez- Casas, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Luis Negron, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5711

The mission of the Pharaohs of the Fifth Sun, A Black/Latino student service organization, is to provide educational and community services that help college students achieve success academically and personally so that they become knowledgeable, distinguished and productive citizens. With the support of Georgia Gwinnett College, peers and the community, we shall aspire to improve the equity and access to collegiate opportunities through programs that seek to eliminate the racial academic achievement gap.

POLIS

• Organization Type: Political
• President: Joshua Owens, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Margaret Keiley, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5775

The mission of POLIS is to inform and educate students on the political process of local, state, and national government. We will do this "hands-on" approach by holding debates, hosting speakers, trips, and becoming active within the communities of Georgia.

Pride Alliance

• Organization Type: Service/Advocacy
• President: Thomas Willard, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Dovile Budryte, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5756

The mission of Pride Alliance is to promote tolerance and equality among all students through educational efforts and awareness-building. We also strive to create a safe, welcoming space for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender (GLBT) and Straight Ally students to socialize and talk together about issues they hold in common and to set up safe-space program for students to feel free to go talk about issues without judgment.

Psychology Club

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Kimberly Wright, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Holly Haynes, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5829

The purpose of the Psychology Club is three-fold. One, to increase awareness of the opportunities in the field of psychology for students, staff, and faculty at GGC. Second, to create a forum for those people interested in learning more about the psychology to gather information and participate in the field. Thirdly, to facilitate involvement in psychological issues, such as relevant community service projects, leadership roles in this organization, and participation in lectures, films, etc., relevant to the field.

SCRUBS

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Devon Pattillo, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Bagie George, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5827

The mission of the SCRUBS Club is to provide students with knowledge pertaining to the correct procedures to obtain acceptance into a professional school. This will include, but not be limited to, veterinary school, dentistry school, medical school, pharmacy school, and/or other professional schools. This organization will also supply information about required testing to get into a specific professional program, as well as assisting members in securing service opportunities that will allow them to gain a better understanding of their profession of interest. This will include, but not be limited to, shadowing and internship experiences.

Spanish Club

• Organization Type: Academic/Honorary
• President: Olivia Sharow, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: J. Victor McGlone, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5782

The mission of the Spanish Club is to promote and encourage the learning of the Spanish language. We will be engaged in various activities on campus that will encourage students, faculty, and staff to learn to speak Spanish.

Student Government Association

• Organization Type: Governing Board
• President: Jonelle Faal, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Thomas Hancock, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5828

The Student Government Association shall act as an organized voice for all students of Georgia Gwinnett College by relating views and suggestions to administrators and organized governing bodies, and by assisting the college in operating more effectively and efficiently in the interest of students. The SGA is also committed to students' academic, social, and cultural well-being by promoting students' rights and responsibilities to the college, the community, and humanity; furthermore, allowing students, with their talents and ambitions, the opportunity to exercise their civic responsibilities.

Students 4 Christ

• Organization Type: Religious/Spiritual
• President: J. Blair Sanders, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Donna Abrams, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5746

Students 4 Christ is a non-denominational ministry designed to help GGC Christians grow in faith during a critical time in a student's life, as well to inform others of the Christian faith. Student 4 Christ will serve as a community where Christians can find shelter during the trials of college life. Student 4 Christ desires to encourage believers with wholesome fellowship and accountability. Students 4 Christ aspires to blend Bible study, worship, prayer, and friendship together to create a setting where students can hang out while learning God's word.

Swim Club

• Organization Type: Sports Club/Recreation
• President: Torrey Cantrell, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Jeannie M. Elkovich, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Is to cultivate personal discipline during practices and swim meets, enhance self-esteem, build confidence, provide opportunities for social interaction and growth, and enhance interpersonal relationships with team mates, family, and friends. The Swim Club promotes healthy sportsmanship in its members by teaching its members how to win gracefully and to lose honorably. The Swim Club gives individuals a sense of pride by allowing them to work towards their personal goals, build a solid self-efficacy, and compete among one another to improve personal swimming abilities and times. The Swim Club strives to instill responsibility, personal accountability, self motivation, visual motivation, goal setting, and achievement and will enable students to reap the benefits of swimming, creating positive lifelong experiences in the process.

Tennis Club

• Organization Type: Sports Club/Recreation
• President: Nicole Gunther, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Bill Rogers, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The mission of the Tennis club is to provide GGC students with opportunities to learn a lifetime sport, learn leadership skills, and engage in ethical and moral practices associated with physical activities and competition.

Vietnamese Student Association

• Organization Type: Cultural/Diversity/International
• President: Qui Huynh, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Advisor: Chulsung Kim, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 678.407.5776

The mission of the VSA is to develop better cultural values among Vietnamese students on the GGC campus.