Academic, honors organizations
At Bloomsburg, virtually every academic program has a related club, society or honors group that allows students to socialize, create beyond-classroom learning experiences, and often host programs of academic interest.
Accounting Association - Promotes a better understanding and knowledge of the accounting profession through guest lectures, education, business films, fieldtrips, accounting seminars, and workshops on current accounting trends.
Advertising Club -Is an affiliate of the national American Advertising Federation (AAF). The club competes in the annual, national NSAC student advertising competition. The Advertising Club seeks to foster career opportunities through professional associations and practical experiences.
Alpha Psi Omega - Stimulates interest in dramatic activities at BU and rewards students for participating in plays staged by the dramatic organizations of the university.
American Marketing Association - (Collegiate Chapter) Fosters professional development among marketing and other interested students. Promotes growth through a program which features interaction with practitioners from across the marketing spectrum. Local, regional, and national conferences provide educational, social, and competitive forums as well as networking opportunities with practitioners and marketing students from other campuses.
Anthropology Club - Promotes a sense of the profession among students to share information concerning employment opportunities and to develop anthropology programs.
Art Association - Enhances the artistic environment at B.U. through exhibits, visiting artists, lectures, films, videos, and trips to art exhibits in major cities. Provides an art student outreach program to local primary and secondary schools. Sponsors the campus-wide Student Art Show every spring semester.
Association of Information Technology Professionals - (A.I.T.P.) Seeks to develop a better understanding of information systems by promoting sound general principles; studying technical methods, hardware, software and procedures; and disseminating information about the field.
Association For Computing Machinery - Promotes increased interest and knowledge of the science, design, development, construction, language, and application of modern computing machinery; and provides a means of communication between persons having interest in computing machinery.
Beta Beta Beta - Functions as an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences.
Biological Sciences Club - Seeks to enhance interest in the Biological Sciences, promote the qualities of a qualified and competent scientist, and promote interest in biology.
Bloomsburg University Geoscience Society (BUGS) - Furthers professional interest and strengthens students professional training in Earth Science. BUGS leads field trips for mineral collecting and other activities during the year. Open to anyone with an interest in earth science or geology.
Chemistry Club - Better acquaints students with and instills a professional pride in chemistry and science. Student affiliate of American Chemical Society.
Chi Alpha Epsilon - An honor society formed to recognize the academic achievements of students admitted to Bloomsburg University through non-traditional criteria; promote continued high academic standards of those students; and foster increased communication among its members.
Criminal Justice Society - Promotes knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system by discussion of critical issues, career opportunities, and current practices in the field. This society actively brings in guest speakers who currently work in the various fields of criminal justice.
Delta Mu Delta - Promotes higher scholarship in training for business and recognizes and rewards scholastic attainment in business subjects.
English Club - Provides opportunities for English majors and other interested students to participate in activities pertaining to literature and language.
Exercise Science Majors Club - Seeks to educate, promote, and expose adult health, fitness and wellness to Bloomsburg University and its community.
Financial Association - Develops and promotes student interest in the study of finance and the acquisition of knowledge; provides students with a greater understanding of the finance field and its underlying concepts, theories and practices; and acquaints them with career opportunities in finance.
Gamma Theta Upsilon - Seeks to further professional interest in geography; strengthen student and professional training; advance the status of geography as a cultural and practical subject; and hold professional and social meetings throughout the school year to aid members socially and contribute to their knowledge of geography.
Geography and Planning Society - Promotes interests in the fields of geography, environmental planning, and urban and regional planning, and acquires a sense of belonging to the Department of Geography and Geosciences at Bloomsburg University.
History Club - Seeks to bring an awareness of history and current world affairs to the Bloomsburg University community and their impact on today's society. The club sponsors career workshops, study sessions, guest speakers, exhibit programs, and field trips.
Interactive Multimedia Association - Seeks to promote awareness of the MSIT program and maintain communication networks between students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Interpreter Club - Provides a support group for interpreting majors who are interested in the field, and deaf or hard of hearing people, through providing an open forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns.
Kappa Delta Pi - Promotes excellence in and recognizes outstanding contributions to education.
Kappa Kappa Psi - To stimulate campus leadership and to promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and service projects.
Kappa Mu Epsilon - Stimulates an interest and appreciation for the importance of mathematics and recognition for outstanding achievement.
Lambda Pi Eta - To recognize, foster and reward outstanding scholastic achievement in Communication Studies.
Legal Studies Association - Stimulates interest in law and helps student development for future entrance into law school.
Management Organization - Seeks to create a co-curricular organization for the undergraduate students interested in the field of Management.
Marine Science Club - Seeks to enhance an interest in all aspects of the marine environment.
Math Club - Serves as a social outlet for faculty and students. It seeks to increase knowledge and appreciation of mathematics.
National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology - Professional student organization dedicated to the advancement of education and technological training in the profession of audiology with emphasis in enhanced patient care.
National Broadcasting Society - Society organized to encourage an interest in mass media and reward scholarship and accomplishment among telecommunication students, to promote the advancement of broadcast education and to foster integrity in the use of the powerful instruments of radio, television, and film.
National Communication Association - Provides fellowship with a professional and career focus for all students interested in communication.
National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association - Creates and stimulates an interest among college students in the habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals who have disorders in communicating.
Omicron Delta Epsilon - Promotes and stimulates students interest in all aspects of the economy and periodically publishes an account of the activity of the Society.
Phi Alpha - The National Social Work Honor Society which promotes scholarship achievement among students and faculty involved in social work; recognizes, improves, and furthers the goal of social work in the community, state, nation, and world; stimulates interest in preparation for a career in social work; encourages continued study and research; and recognizes those professional social workers and others whose service, contribution and leadership are held in esteem.
Phi Alpha Theta - A History honor society which promotes the study of History through encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and exchange of learning and through among historians; creates an interest in the field; encourages scholarship; provides opportunities for students to experience exhibits, provides intellectual forums; and cooperates with local, state and national societies in historical events.
Phi Beta Lambda (Future Business Leaders) - A national non-profit organization which strives to develop competent, aggressive business leaders. PBL develops character and keen skills through community service, business programs, (i.e. workshops, conferences, and guest speakers) and social events. PBL shall prepare students for useful citizenship and leadership in business, as well as on campus. Open to all majors.
Phi Kappa Phi - Recognizes and encourages superior scholarship in all academic disciplines; encourages the provision of a campus atmosphere conducive to academic excellence and interdisciplinary cooperation; promotes the continuing interest and dedication of alumni members to their Alma Mater for the promotion of true education and maintains and coordinates a world-wide community of scholars. Membership is by invitation based on academic criteria and is extended during the junior and senior years.
Phi Sigma Iota - Recognizes outstanding ability and attainments in the study of foreign languages, the stimulation of advanced pursuits and individual research in this discipline, and the promotion of a cultural enrichment and a sentiment of international amity derived from the knowledge and use of foreign languages.
Phi Sigma Pi - National co-ed honor fraternity organized in 1930 based on leadership, fellowship, and scholarship. The fraternity has the distinction of being the oldest fraternity at Bloomsburg University and believes they are the most unique. The best way to describe Phi Sigma Pi is 1/3 honor society, 1/3 service organization, and 1/3 social fraternity.
Philosophy Club - Shall provide a forum for the exchange of ideas.
Pi Kappa Delta - Honor fraternity dealing with forensics
Pi Omega Pi (Alpha Delta Chapter) - National Business teacher education honor society.
Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society which promotes worthwhile curricular and extracurricular activities related to political science and stimulates scholarship and intelligent interest in political science.
Poetry Club - Provides the opportunity to read and discuss poetry new or already existing and to hold public poetry readings.
Political Science Student Association (POSSA) -To understand better, the field of political science.
Prose Writing Club - Provide growing writers the option of developing their work in a setting beyond the confines of the classroom; a setting in which serious peer criticism and discussion co-exist with respect for the ideas and styles of others.
Psi Chi - Furthers Psychology as an academic discipline, a profession, and a way of understanding human behavior. To serve as a means of recognizing and inspiring talented students majoring in Psychology at B.U.; provides fellowship of a social, academic, and cultural nature among the members.
Psychology Association - To promote and interest in the field of psychology as well as support academic, professional, and personal development.
Public Relations Student Society Association (PRSSA) - Affiliate of the national Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The club competes in the annual national student Bateman competition. The PRSSA seeks to foster career opportunities through professional association and practical experience.
Science Teaching Association - Enhances interest in the teaching of science and promotes a positive relationship between the college and the community as a whole.
S.L.E.D. - (Students Linked To Education of the Deaf). Promote awareness of deaf and hard of hearing individuals among the community at large and within the university community; foster communication between hearing and deaf and hard of hearing individuals; provide support group for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Sigma Tau Delta (Theta Kappa Chapter) - The national English Honor Fraternity. Invitations to membership recognize strong interest and achievement in English literature and language. Chapter activities support the study and enjoyment of English in both formal and informal programs.
Social Work Club - Helps students become aware of current social issues and those agencies and organizations that deal with the issues; presents the opportunity to utilize classroom knowledge and skills in the community and gain experience in the social welfare field.
Society For Human Resource Management - Afford college students the opportunity to gain knowledge and insight into the human resource management field through affiliation and association with the Susquehanna Human Resource Management Association.
Society of Physics Students - Advances and diffuses knowledge of the science of physics and encourages student interest in physics throughout the academic and local communities.
Society of Professional Journalists - Promotes a better awareness of the profession of journalism and assists in helping students improve their skills and job opportunities.
Sociology Club - Educates students on issues of sociology relating to classes and environment; stimulate campus events involving aspects of sociological issues.
Speech Communication Association Of Pa (SCAP)- Provides fellowship with a professional and career focus for all students interested in communication.
Student Council For Exceptional Children - Promotes the welfare and education of all individuals with exceptionalities by coordinating the work of students in the Department of Exceptionality Programs, other departments, agencies and individuals, both public and private, and encourages and stimulates professional growth for its members.
Student Nurses Association - Facilitates the involvement of students in the professional responsibilities of nursing by providing unity through planned social, educational, and service activities coordinated between the classes; enhancing communication between students, faculty, and administration; promoting the understanding of the nursing profession and enhancing personal and professional growth.
Student Trainers Association - Teaches the goals of Athletic Training, injury prevention and rehabilitation; promotes a good psychology of Athletic Training; teaches students to be able to manage and operate an efficient training facility; allows students to work as a team in an effort to learn and understand the field of Athletic Training.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - Promotes students' professional development by preparing educators for classroom and school leadership positions by engaging them in professional opportunities that bridge preparation and practice.
Tau Beta Sigma - Honors outstanding band men and women through privilege of membership extended as a reward for achievement in and service to the band program.