- Student Life
Be a part of it.
St. Thomas Aquinas College offers various and diverse student clubs and organizations for any student looking to get involved. From academic-related clubs to club sports to special interests, there is something for everyone. And if you think something is missing – you can start your own and we can help!
Student Leadership & Committees
Dedicated to ensuring an unforgettable senior experience filled with exciting activities, well-earned recognition, and a spectacular Senior Week packed with celebrations leading up to graduation. But we’re not just about the fun—we’re about impact. By weaving the spirit of philanthropy into our events, we’ll give back to our community while creating lasting memories together through our class gift.
CLUBs & ORganizations
AFC is like family and we advise each other and uplift one another in any way we can. The APOSA Vision is raising an army of men and women, both young and old, who knows Christ EXPERIENTIALLY, to be used by God to revive, restore, strengthen and ensure the growth of the church which is the body of Christ and to be prepared for His second coming, creating a meaningful impact in their world and progressively advance and develop in every facet of LIFE. We enrich, empower and encourage aspiring young students for a better future.
St. Thomas Aquinas College Business Club is an organization run by the School of Business that anyone can join. The club primarily involves biweekly meetings, which bring in different professionals from the business industry to speak about their experiences within the industry. Also, the club members will have help with professional development and networking within their respective industries.
The Commuter Student Organization is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming community amongst commuter students through events and meetings. The purpose of the CSO is to create a community for the commuter students as well as share information to new commuter students. The CSO is dedicated to raising awareness about issues specifically related to commuting as well as ensuring that the campus community is aware and welcoming to its commuter students.
Criminal Justice Club is an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for growth and education to Criminal Justice Majors at St. Thomas Aquinas College. The purpose of the CJ Club is to provide events, engagement, opportunities that tie to the field of Criminal Justice.
Join us in a fantasy role-playing game that has been around since 1977. Become a hero of the realm by slowly stopping the big bad evil guy from performing a ritual to end the world or help him in the bringer of the end times. The choice is up to you. Only you and your group will find out. Learn how to solve a problem with your mind and wits. If that is not your way you can just kill the problem with that great axe or the fireball that you could have. What do you say, are you ready to play?
The Education Club is open to all education majors at any level and anyone else interested in education or teaching. Our club will provide a way to network with other teachers in the field as well as other students interested in entering the field of education. We will be inviting guest speakers and conducting teaching workshops as well as organizing activities both in our community and at the College.
The purpose of this organization shall be to work together in order to plan events and forums on campus to celebrate and educate those interested in learning more about LGBTQIA+ experiences. Anyone who would like to learn more about different life experiences and be a part of open discussions is more than welcome to join.
The goal of HEOP and Friends is to offer a space for HEOP students to connect, enjoy and have fun with fellow students and peers at St. Thomas Aquinas College. This club offers a space for HEOP students to connect with each other and various student groups. The club aims to welcome, support, and guide HEOP students to join the St. Thomas Aquinas community.
The Hidden Opponent is a non-profit organization that advocates for student-athlete mental health. They aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health issues in sports and provide resources and support for athletes.
The purpose of the ISO is to connect international students to resources and support systems in the United States and St. Thomas Aquinas College. ISO strives to provide educational events and opportunities to discuss the differences and similarities in culture, politics, infrastructure, systems, etc. Through ISO international students will be able to share concerns, questions, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
To bring together students from all fields interested in financial analysis, investing, and financial management. To promote knowledge, provide information, develop networks, be a host to intellectual discussions, speaker series and prepare students to develop into ethical and professional members of the financial community. As a student organization, it seeks to provide students with a platform for success in the financial industry.
The Laetare Players is the performing arts club at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Ideally, the club has two main productions that are put on every school year – the Fall Drama and the Spring Musical. The Laetare Players is a club open to all students who are looking to partake in the arts, whether it be through acting, crew and set design, or technical work. This year, if safe to do so, we would like to get back to in-person performances.
Mental health is such an important topic and this club is where students can have open discussions about mental health. The club can be used as an outlet for students to come and decompress from their busy week in college. Students can share their struggles with mental health as well as strategies that work for them. This club’s main purpose is to bring students together and break the stigma of mental health and let others know they are not alone.
The Multicultural Student Organization is an organization that aims to spread awareness about the different ethnic and cultural groups around the world. This is a multicultural group where all are welcomed. This group is a blended family, from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, and walks of life. The MSO group strives to create a comfortable atmosphere to promote unity, social, cultural and educational aspirations among the variety of students on the St. Thomas Aquinas College campus. We do this through various educational events and activities. We are trying to survive college and this newfound freedom we call adulthood. This group is here to lend a helping hand.
N.E.R.D. Club Stands for “Never Ever Regret Dorkiness”. This club is for members who show interest in video games and fun. We cover many events from Smash Bros Tournaments to Retro Console Nights, and other fun games such as Cards Against Humanity, Mario Kart, and Jackbox. We even plan trips to catch Pokémon all around using the Pokémon Go app. No matter what, there are always enough events for everyone to enjoy and to be themselves.
Explore the great outdoors with fellow adventure-loving students in our travel and outdoor club! From hiking and camping to road trips and outdoor excursions, we create unforgettable experiences while promoting adventure, sustainability, and friendship.S
Paws for Change is a relatively new club that was founded to assist animals in shelters. With this club, members fundraise and collect supply donations for shelters nearby. If you’re an animal lover, this is the club for you!
tThis club provides a way for all students to bond through scientific activities in a fun and educational way. Recreate your favorite physics, anatomy, and chemistry experiments and demonstrations through competitions with your peers such as egg drop contests, etc. The goal of this club is to bring together students of all majors through fun experiments and contests. For STEM majors in particular, this club is a great opportunity to become involved and familiar with your professors and peers.
The Spartan Volunteers are dedicated to making volunteer and community outreach accessible and engaging to the students and STAC community through on campus and off campus opportunities. The purpose of Spartan Volunteers is to introduce volunteerism and community outreach to the STAC Community and showcase the rewarding aspects of working with community members. We want to provide experiences for the community that are enriching for personal and professional development and tailored to a variety of interests, majors, and disciplines.
OTHER STUDENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
STAC Singers
STAC Singers is a choral group at St. Thomas Aquinas College led by the head of the Music Department, Dr. Matthews. It is open to any and all majors and prior choral experience is not a necessity; anyone who enjoys singing is welcome! STAC Singers meets every Thursday at 2:35 pm in the Sullivan Theater for rehearsal in preparation for a concert at the end of each semester. It can also be taken as a 1 credit elective class.
Thoma (Newspaper)
The Thoma is the student newspaper at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Students can submit a variety of their own works for publication, such as hard news stories, features, and editorials. The Thoma occasionally receives poetry submissions as well. This club welcomes all students of the STAC community.
