Students
Societies & Clubs
Above all, Whittier is an active campus, where learning isn't confined to classrooms, and leadership and service aren't just empty buzzwords. From the Psychology Club to the Black Arts & Cultural Dance to Equestrian Club, Whittier is a place where people get involved.
Studies show that for the average student, more than 80% of his or her college life will be spent outside the classroom, which means the majority of your time as a college student might be engaged in anything from sports to studying, working to volunteering, to sleeping or just hanging out. How you decide to spend your time is entirely up to you, but to get the full "college experience," we strongly recommend you consider participating in one of our existing campus organizations—or even create your own.
To review the student policies and procedures that govern student organizations, click here (PDF document).
During the school year , Whittier College has more than 60 active and operating student organizations, club sports, special interest groups, media and publications, and 10 societies - our own version of fraternities/ sororities. Combined, these groups offer activities encompassing a wide variety of topics - from community service to politics, from religion to music, and from multiculturalism to academics to sports. The end result is a community in which there is always something going on, and where one can easily find others with whom to discuss shared ideas, ideals, and goals.
For example, Students for Community Medicine offers practical skills development, such as the annual Sutures Workshop. The Hawaiian Islanders Club plans an annual Lu'au. In addition to their seasonal performance schedule, the College Choir annually conducts a spring tour, travelling in recent years to Hawaii and Arizona. The Artorian Order of the Knights of Pendradon (AOKP), a Renaissance revival and role playing group, have weekly sessions that may involve costumes, daggers, and historical sport.
C.Y.O.C. (Create Your Own Club)
If our existing organizations fail to meet your interests, the Leadership, Experience, and Programs (LEAP) is eager to help you establish a group that focuses on your area of interest.
In order to begin the process to form a new organization, the following forms must be completed in full and returned to the LEAP Offices:
- Recognition Procedures .pdf
- Signature Sheet .pdf
- Interclub Council Recommendation .pdf
- Creating a Constitution .pdf
- Registration Application (Special Interest, Cultural, Religious, Academic Honor Society) .pdf
- Registration Application (Society) .pdf
- Registration Application (Club Sports) .pdf
When the forms have been received, a member of the LEAP staff will advise you on next steps, and outline the resources and support available to new student organizations.
Re-register your club, organization or society
Each semester all active student groups must re-register with the LEAP Office by providing an updated list of group leaders as well as members. If you are the individual designated to re-register your group, please use the login information and password provided to you by the LEAP Office to update your group's information. You may start this process by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact Nessa Julian in the LEAP Office at 562-907-4200 x4357.
