Student Organization Directory

Accounting and Business Association (ABA)

The purpose of the organization is to provide opportunities for personal, academic and professional development for students interested in the accounting profession, through regular meetings, professional speakers, community service and social activities. The organization functions under the auspices and with the guidance of the Accounting Department of the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Biology Engaging Students Together (B.E.S.T.)

Email: ramansoi@umd.edu

To promote awareness concerning Biological Sciences through campus and community involvement, examine ways of helping students studying Biological Sciences succeed, and promote a social outlet for the new students to become accustomed to the Universities at Shady Grove.

Bollywood Club

Email: mwaqar@umd.edu

The Bollywood Club seeks to promote cultural diversity and understanding of the South Asian Culture, Customs and Traditions through film. Its purpose is to create awareness among people about the culture of Bollywood and Indian Cinema.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club

To create a club that provides USG student and faculty the opportunity to learn self-defense, discipline, and responsibility.

Campus Kitchens

Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)

Email: gcasti05@umd.edu

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) informs, supports, and inspires college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. CEO provides real world experiences students of all majors and interests. CEO has been recognized for its dedication to high quality events, both educational and social. With constant growth and new entrepreneurial endeavors, CEO welcomes all students to become a valuable part of its success.

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Criminology & Criminal Justice Student Association (CRIMSA)

Email:Mmaizel72@verizon.net

CRIMSA is established for the express purpose of providing students enrolled in the University of Maryland's Program in Criminology & Criminal Justice (hereafter "CCJS") at Universities at Shady Grove activities of CRIMSA may include functions and events of an intellectual, social, cultural, or charitable nature, as well as those activities that promote the academic and professional success of future, current, and graduation CCJS student. CRIMSA Understands and is committed to fulfilling is responsibilities of abiding by University of Maryland, College Park and Universities at Shady Grove (hereafter "USG") rules, regulations and policies.

DC-Metro Student Pharmacist Association (DSPA)

Dean's Advisory Council

To represent the Robert H. Smith student community at Shady Grove by expressing student concerns and ideas to the Dean of Undergraduate Programs for the improvement of the programs and the building of community.

Digital Entertainment Makers Organization (DEMO)

This is the Digital Entertainment Makers Organization (DEMO). Our purpose is to explore new ideas in our field, work out our own innovations, and share our fun with others who may not be as in depth in the field.

History Student Organization

E-mail: hsa.umbc@gmail.com

The purpose of the History Students Association is to serve as the appointed representatives of the students of the History Program. This will be accomplished by acting as the liaison between the History students and the administration, faculty, and staff; and by promoting the interest of the study of History through, social activities, and educational projects.

Kappa Delta Pi

Maryland Pre Law Association (MPLA)

The purpose is to provide support and knowledge for all students who aspire to apply for law school and provide the fundamental guidelines and direction throughout the entire process. For more information please contact ehesse@umd.edu.

Muslim Student Association (MSA)

The aim and purpose of MSA is to serve the interests of Islam and of the Muslims of USG. MSA is a non-profit organization with a fundamental purpose to encourage and enable Muslims with basic knowledge and competence in Islam to contribute individually and collectively toward meeting human needs in conformity with Islamic doctrines and belief..

Nurses for Global Health

Political Science Student Organization (PSSO)

E-mail: marj2@umbc.edu

The purpose of Political Science Organization is to serve as the appointed representatives of the students of the Political Science Program. This will be accomplished by acting as the liaison between the Political Science students and the administration, faculty, and staff; and by promoting the interest of the study of Political Science through, social activities, and educational projects.

Psychology Student Association (PSA)

The purpose of the PSA is to function as a support system for undergraduate students, provide students with information for appropriate agencies that may be able to provide solutions to their problems/concerns, to increase student's awareness regarding the field of psychology and involvement in departmental activities.

Shady Grove Ping Pong Club

To promote goal sportsmanship, to improve Shady Grove cross major inter-relationships via fun ping pong games and events.

Social Work Student Association (SWSA)

The Social Work Student Association shall be geared to serve all social work majors and any other interested parties; work to sensitize its membership to the social work profession, its value base and ethical responsibility; promote social work through community philanthropic activities, group activities, discussions, speakers, and other activities; provide social work majors with the opportunity to meet and discuss issues and concerns with other social work majors; provide social work majors with information and resources; serve as a link between students, faculty, and the community.

Student Council

Student Event Board (SEB)

Email: SEBatUSG@umd.edu

The SEB is a student event programming board comprised of current USG students and overseen by the Office of Student Services. Through collaboration, teamwork and dedication SEB sponsors a wide variety of out-of-class events, activities and programs. SEB enhances the overall quality of student life at USG by providing entertaining, educational and cultural programs and events that compliment the learning experience.

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Student Section of Maryland Public Health Association (SMDPHA)

The missions of this organization shall be:

To improve public health awareness in Maryland through education and advocacy. To promote public awareness relative to healthcare disparities among different segments of the population. To serve as a resource for and to work collaboratively with other student organizations that performs community outreach programs. To encourage, support and provide resources for members who are interested in learning about and/or pursuing a pharmacy, public health or allied-health career. To provide opportunities for members to exchange ideas, to be expose to various healthcare disparity issues, and to participate in professional development activities related to public health issues.

The International Forum (TIF)

Email: tifusg@yahoo.com

TIF is established for the purpose of promoting general interest and awareness regarding international affairs and issues geared towards encouraging participation and contribution in various developmental projects, promoting professional networking among employers, students and international contacts, and fostering an understanding and appreciation of ethnic and socio-cultural diversity to provide a friendly forum of discussion and interaction by encouraging intra-cultural as well as inter-cultural communication.

Undergraduate Communication Association (UCA)

Email: shadyme@umd.edu

The Undergraduate Communication Association offers unique opportunities for students to build lasting relationships, learn more about the discipline and gain professional experience. Members of the UCA at Shady Grove have previously sponsored professional networking programs, participated in technology workshops and created social events to enhance the undergraduate experience among Communication students.

For more information please contact shadyme@umd.edu.