Student Organizations

• American Red Cross

  Serve your local community as a member of the first nationwide university chapter of the American Red Cross. As a member, you will be matched with volunteer needs in your region as well as online opportunities in disaster relief, blood donations, emergency training and certification, and more.

  Visit online to learn more.

• Autism Speaks U

  Autism Speaks U at Purdue Global is a registered chapter of Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. The organization does this through advocacy, services, support, research and innovation, and advances in care for autistic individuals and their families.

  Learn more.

• Chess Club

  Meet fellow enthusiasts of the Game of Kings and hone your skills, or drop in to learn more about queens, bishops, and pawns. All skill levels welcome!

• Educators Club

  The Educators Club looks to provide resources to help educators encourage, create, support, and maintain engaged learning in the arts and sciences. We welcome present and future teachers from all educational settings.

  The Educators Club includes teachers and education-related majors from early childhood to college level.

• Entrepreneurship Club

  This community’s purpose is to support the entrepreneurial spirit in all fields on a local, national, and global level. Students from all programs are welcome. Entrepreneurship Club is a chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)^®.

• ESports Club

  ESports at Purdue Global connects players of League of Legends, Rocket League, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Valorant, and more! Single-player gamers are also welcome.

• Finance and Investment Club

  Finance and Investment Club is a community of students interested in financial and investment knowledge and best practices. Students from all programs are welcome.

• Human Services Club

  Human Services Club looks to increase awareness of the field of human services and social issues impacting individuals and families, to determine ways to serve and help the communities that we all live in, and to gain exposure to the broader aspects of the field of human services through guest speakers and career information.

  Students enrolled in any program are welcome to join.

• Law Society

  Purdue Global Law Society promotes understanding of key legal issues involving justice, public policy, and environmental law and policy. The community is committed to providing a forum for students interested in law-related fields to learn more through networking, community involvement, political involvement, and potential mentoring opportunities, while developing constructive communication skills.

  Students from all programs are welcome.

• Philosophy Society

  “Philosophy is not a theory but an activity.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein

  The purpose of this community is to create a space where members can engage in constructive and thoughtful discourse about different philosophical issues. Students from all programs are welcome.

• Psychology Club

  Share the wonder and science of the study of the mind with others in an academically focused community of learners.

  All students are welcome.

• Science Club

  The Science Club aims to provide a place for students to develop a deeper understanding of all disciplines of science and their applications to our daily lives.

  Students from all programs are welcome.

• Student Military Association

  SMA seeks to create a community for students that provides the esprit de corps that they enjoyed in the military. The association is open to active-duty service members, prior military, and military spouses and dependents from all six branches of the United States Armed Forces.

  Student Military Association is an affiliated chapter of Student Veterans of America, a national veterans’ organization.

• Writing Club

  Poets, playwrights, and novelists, you’ve found your home! Writers for all media are welcome in this community where students share their work for feedback and develop their skills. The community also delves into the publishing industry and explores how to share work on a wider platform.

• Business and Management Student Association (BAMSA)

  BAMSA is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in any business or management program. This community provides an opportunity to connect with valuable resources, develop a professional network of peers, and acquire knowledge and skills to prepare students for a successful career.

• Digital Authority of Technology Association (DATA)

  DATA is the umbrella for Purdue Global’s IT-related communities, which include:

  • Analytics Club, where students discuss all things data, big and small;
  • Cloud Club, for students interested in cloud-based computing solutions;
  • Cybersecurity Club, a community concerned with digital security threats; and
  • Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), a space to share experiences, challenges, and support.

  Students in IT and related programs of all levels are invited to participate in DATA. The community provides a structure for learning both outside and in the academic classroom. Activities are designed for students to gain new skills, study for certifications, and prepare for academic competitions, as well as the real-world scenarios they will face in their careers.

• Educators Club

  The Educators Club looks to provide resources to help educators encourage, create, support, and maintain engaged learning in the arts and sciences. We welcome present and future teachers from all educational settings. The Educators Club includes teachers and education-related majors from early childhood to college level.

• Entrepreneurship Club

  This community’s purpose is to support the entrepreneurial spirit in all fields on a local, national, and global level. Students from all programs are welcome. Entrepreneurship Club is a chapter of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)^®.

• Finance and Investment Club

  Finance and Investment Club is a community of students interested in financial and investment knowledge and best practices. Students from all programs are welcome.

• Human Services Club

  Human Services Club looks to increase awareness of the field of human services and social issues impacting individuals and families, to determine ways to serve and help the communities that we all live in, and to gain exposure to the broader aspects of the field of human services through guest speakers and career information. Students enrolled in any program are welcome to join.

• Law Society

  Purdue Global Law Society promotes understanding of key legal issues involving justice, public policy, and environmental law and policy. The community is committed to providing a forum for students interested in law-related fields to learn more through networking, community involvement, political involvement, and potential mentoring opportunities, while developing constructive communication skills.

  Students from all programs are welcome.

• Psychology Club

  Share the wonder and science of the study of the mind with others in an academically focused community of learners. All students are welcome.

• Public Safety Club

  Public Safety Club unites students in developing and maintaining a high standard of education and enhancing their understanding of the various aspects of public safety. The community aims to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence among students at Purdue Global in the field of public safety.

  The community provides networking, education, and employment opportunities, as well as stimulating discussions about current issues in the field. Students from any program related to public safety are welcome.

• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

  SHRM invites all students in a human resources-related field to join this student chapter. Members will have the option to become full student members of the national organization at a greatly discounted rate, but all are welcome to participate in the Purdue Global community for free.

• Student Bar Association

  All students of Purdue Global Law School’s Juris Doctor and Executive Juris Doctor programs are members of the Student Bar Association (SBA), the student government organization of Purdue Global Law School. The executive board of SBA sponsors a variety of webinars and info sessions throughout the year to assist students and build community.

  For more information about SBA, please contact the dean’s office.

• Supply Chain Club

  Love to talk logistics? Down for some distribution discussions? Students enrolled in any program are invited to join this group to learn more about the Supply Chain concentration. Students already in the program are also encouraged to join for to build relationships and find academic support.

• Asian-American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Association

  Join to build a community around the wide diversity of student experiences from the sub-continent to the South Pacific.

• Black Cultural Association (BCA)

  BCA welcomes students from the Black diaspora and allies of the Black and African-American communities.

• Caregivers Community

  A place for those who are caring for children, elders, or those with special needs to support, celebrate, and share resources.

• Jewish Student Association

  The JSA invites all types of Jewish students—religious, ethnic, secular, or “just Jewish”—and welcomes allies into the community for connectivity, support, and engagement.

• Latino/Latina Cultural Association

  Todos los estudiantes are welcome in this group for Latinos and Latinas to share, support, and learn from each other.

• Native American/Alaska Native Cultural Association

  Members and allies of all nations are invited to be a part of this space to share and relate.

• PG Pride Association

  PG Pride is a place for all members and allies of the Purdue Global LGBTQIA2S+ community to build relationships, support, and celebrate.

General Achievement

• Alpha Sigma Lambda

  Alpha Sigma Lambda’s aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests at home and work. It is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career. ASL is recognized as the official honor society for adult learners by the Association of College Honor Societies.

  Website: https://alsiglam.org

  Eligibility:

  • Student members shall be active undergraduate Purdue Global students who are seeking associate or bachelor's degrees and meet the remaining criteria.
  • Associate degree students must have earned 12 or more credits at Purdue Global. Bachelor's degree students must have earned 24 or more credits at Purdue Global. Transfer credits do not count toward credits earned.
  • Students must be in the top 20% of their class and have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

  The National Society of Collegiate Scholars seeks to honor and inspire academic excellence and engaged citizenship.

  Website: https://nscs.org

  Eligibility:

  • Active undergraduate status in any program
  • Student must have a minimum 3.4 cumulative grade point average
  • Student must have completed at least 12 credit hours but no more than 72 credit hours to receive an initial invitation
• National Society of Leadership and Success

  The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) is the nation's largest accredited Honor Society. The mission of the organization is to build leaders who make a better world. The NSLS does this through engagement, community service, and teaching leadership skills. We want all students to feel a sense of belonging and connection to campus and to their classmates. In addition to the honorable distinction, the NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at Purdue Global.

  Website: https://www.nsls.org

  Eligibility:

  • Active undergraduate or graduate status in any program
  • Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average; graduate students must have a 3.3 cumulative grade point average
  • Undergraduate students must have earned no less than 12 and no more than 150 credits to be eligible for the initial invitation; graduate students must have completed at least 26 credits
• Phi Theta Kappa

  Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of college students and provides opportunities for its members to grow as scholars and leaders.

  Website: https://www.ptk.org

  Eligibility:

  • Actively enrolled student who has completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate’s or bachelor’s degree or at least 6 hours of coursework toward a certificate of 1 year at Purdue Global.*
  • Student must have a minimum of 3.5 grade point average

  *Current PTK members from Ivy Tech who transfer to Purdue Global can join the Purdue Global chapter by contacting studentlife@purdueglobal.edu.

Affinity and Identity

• Alpha Alpha Alpha

  This honor society recognizes the academic achievements of first generation students at Purdue Global. First generation students are those who are the first member of their family to attend an institution of higher education.

  Website: https://www.1stgenhonors.org

  Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate status in an associate’s or baccalaureate program; graduate status in a master’s or doctoral program
  • Must have completed a minimum of 36 credits with one completed term at Purdue Global
  • Undergraduates must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average; graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average
  • Students should be the first member of their family to enroll in an institution of higher education.
• SALUTE

  SALUTE stands for Service, Academics, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, and Excellence. The mission of SALUTE is to recognize the academic success of student veterans.

  Website: https://salute.colostate.edu

  Eligibility:

  • Active undergraduate or graduate status in any program
  • Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and 12 completed credits at Purdue Global
  • Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and 9 completed credits at Purdue Global
  • Student must have active duty or veteran status

Program-Related

• Alpha Phi Sigma

  Alpha Phi Sigma strives to promote analytical thinking, rigorous scholarship, and lifelong learning; to keep abreast of the advances in scientific research; to elevate the ethical standards of the criminal justice professions; and to sustain the benefit and necessity of education and professional training in the public mind. 

  Website: https://alphaphisigma.org/

  Eligibility:

  • Active enrollment in a criminal justice program at the bachelor’s or master’s level
  • Completed a minimum of four criminal justice courses
  • Undergraduate students must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average; graduate students must have a minimum 3.4 cumulative grade point average
• Delta Mu Delta

  Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its individual members and the business community through lifetime membership.

  Website: https://deltamudelta.org

  Eligibility:

  • Active bachelor’s or master’s student in a business program
  • Bachelor’s students must have completed 75% of their program; master’s students must have completed 50% of their program
  • Students with transfer credit must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at Purdue Global
  • Bachelor’s students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA; master’s students must have a 3.6 cumulative GPA
• Order of Sword & Shield

  The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society is the largest and most respected organization representing the Homeland Security, Intelligence, Emergency Management, Cyber and Information Security, and all Protective Security disciplines. We are the only honor society to represent the complete homeland security mission, and have been universally recognized as the leading voice in academic and professional recognition in our emerging sectors.

  Website: https://www.securityhonorsociety.org

  Eligibility:

  • Active undergraduate, graduate or certificate student enrolled in one of the following programs:
    • AAS Criminal Justice
    • AAS Criminal Justice and Criminology
    • AAS Fire Science
    • AAS Public Safety and Security
    • BS Corrections
    • BS Criminal Justice
    • BS Cybersecurity
    • BS Fire and Emergency Management
    • BS Fire Science
    • MS Public Administration and Criminal Justice
    • MS Cybersecurity Management
    • MS Homeland Security and Emergency Management
    • Computer Forensics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
    • Corrections Certificate
    • Crime Scene Technician Certificate
    • Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Google IT Support Certificate
    • Data Intelligence and Google IT Support Certificate
    • Information Security Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
    • Management and Supervision in Criminal Justice Certificate
    • Private Security Certificate
  • Student must have completed 50% of total degree credits, including 50% of program credits
  • Undergraduate students must have minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2; graduate students must have cumulative grade point average of 3.5 OR undergraduate or graduate student must be in the top 20% of class
• Phi Alpha Delta

  Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is the world's preeminent law fraternity with dedication to law students, law schools, professionals, and the community.

  Website: https://www.pad.org

  Eligibility:

  • Actively enrolled student at Purdue Global Law School with good academic standing
• Psi Chi

  Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology strives to produce a well-educated, ethical, and socially responsible member committed to contributing to the science and profession of psychology and to society in general. 

  Website: https://www.psichi.org

  Eligibility:

  • Active undergraduate or graduate status enrolled in any psychology program
  • Student must have completed a minimum of 14 credits
  • Student must be in top 35% of class
  • Undergraduates and graduates must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
• Sigma Theta Tau

  Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research.

  Eligibility: Sigma Theta Tau is administered through the School of Nursing. The School of Nursing recruits students at designated times. Eligibility is determined based on GPA and progress in the nursing program. If you are eligible for Sigma, you will be contacted by the School of Nursing during the recruitment period and invited to join. Students are only inducted into Sigma during the School of Nursing’s recruitment periods.

  Student membership eligibility criteria is found here.

• Tau Upsilon Alpha

  Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society recognizes academic excellence; fosters lifelong learning, leadership and development; and promotes excellence in service to humanity.

  Website: https://www.nationalhumanservices.org/tua-honor-society

  Eligibility:

  • Active undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in one of the following programs:
    • AAS Human Services
    • BS Human Services - Child and Family Welfare
    • BS Human Services - Gerontology
    • BS Human Services - Human Service Administration
    • BS Human Services - Youth/Family Services and Administration
    • MS Human Services - Family and Community Services
    • MS Human Services - Organizational and Social Services
  • Students in associate’s program must have completed a minimum of 12 credits; students in bachelor’s or master’s programs must have completed a minimum of 3 terms
  • Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 grade point average
  • Students must be in the top 35% of their class