Student Orgs

UA has over 70 different student organizations that focus on diversity. Join one today!

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Name	Website	Description	Facebook	Twitter
Name	Website	Description	Facebook	Twitter
African Students Association	Visit	“Objectives include fostering fraternal relationships through friendly and mutual support among African students; bettering relationships and understanding among fellow African students; and promoting greater understanding of African traditions.”
Alabama Students Without Borders		“The purpose of Alabama Students Without Borders is to break down language/cultural barriers and form relationships within the Tuscaloosa Latino community.”	facebook
Arabic Language and Culture Club	Visit	“The UA Arabic Language and Culture Club is dedicated to bringing together UA’s international community from the Middle East and North Africa with students on campus studying Arabic language, culture and anything in between.”
Asian American Student Association		“Our mission is to be able to provide a social community and an environment for Asian Americans at The University of Alabama.”	facebook
Association of Chinese Students and Scholars	Visit	“Our main purpose is to provide all Chinese students and scholars in Tuscaloosa the necessary help. Through our efforts, we wish we can help all Chinese students and scholars feel like living in a big family, provide them better learning environment and build a better relationship between the U.S and China.”
Bangladesh Students Association	Visit	“The purpose is to establish a stronger Bangladeshi Community in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and to coordinate various activities of interest.”
Black Faculty and Staff Ambassadors	Visit	“The objective and purpose of Black Faculty and Staff Ambassadors is to create an official student organization that is intended to further enhance the relationship between the Black Faculty and Staff Association and the African-American student body.”
UA Black Law Students Association		“BLSA’s primary purpose is to present the needs of minority students to the law school administration and the University as a whole.”	facebook
Black Student Union	Visit	“The mission of BSU shall seek to establish and innovate perennial relationship opportunities and experiences for minority students at The University of Alabama.”
Blend		“Our mission is to increase dialogue among students, faculty and administration about social issues to move forward as a community. Blend hopes to promote genuine intercultural relationships.”	facebook
Dynamically Reversing Everything Around Me	Visit	“Our focus is on empowering youth (middle school to college) aged students to become advocates in their communities, take on leadership positions and serve the local and even world-wide community.”
Heart Touch (A program within Crossroads)	Visit	“The program is designed to empower college student volunteers and elementary students to work and learn together through lectures and activities that enhance their cultural awareness.”
UA Hispanic-Latino Association		“Main focus is to unite students of Hispanic/Latino ethnic background and those who have interest in Hispanic/Latino culture through activities that invoke cultural, social, educational, and political awareness, while creating a representative voice for the Hispanic/Latino campus community by identifying the issues of students on campus and addressing these needs to the administration so that our students have an inclusive, positive and engaging experience.”	facebook
Indian Student Association of Tuscaloosa	Visit	“It’s founding principles, amongst others, are to share the great cultures and traditions of India with our American friends and teachers, guide future Indians arriving through some of the strange and, at times, shocking changes that they might perceive, ensure that Indian students do not get culturally lost in this land called the United States of America and preserve a sense of being ‘at home’ and share a feeling of kinship.”
International Students Association – UA		“ISA’s goal is to: 1. Give international students a voice on campus, assist their transition to UA and enhance their UA experience. 2. Increase interaction between students from different countries and cultures, and encourage international students’ involvement on campus. 3. Generate interest in and spread awareness about the cultural diversity at UA and facilitate relationship building and communication across cultures, fostering a sense of campus community between those of every race and creed.”	facebook
Italian Club		“The purposes of this organization are to engage actively in Italian culture and heritage and to honor the impact Italian-Americans have had the state of Alabama and the South.”	facebook
Japan-America Cultural Exchange Club	Visit	“JACEC seeks to provide UA students interested in Japan with unique educational and social experiences centered around Japanese culture; To facilitate interaction between UA students interested in Japan and Japanese UA students (including exchange students and participants in short-term programs) ; To encourage scholarship on Japan; And to introduce Japanese cultural items to the greater campus community.”
Jewish Law Students Association	Visit	“JLSA is dedicated to providing a wide variety of social, cultural and educational programming for the entire student body. The group sponsors social events within the law school and with other Alabama students, presents various speakers, sponsors academic programs and provides professional networking opportunities. ”
Korean Student Association		“The Korean Student Association has following purpose in its foundation: To promote the common interests of the members To demonstrate collectively the interests of the members toward the University of Alabama and the community To foster a better understanding of Korea and Korean culture within the University and the community To help new members to adjust to university life To build rapports between present and past members of the Association.”	facebook
LIFe	Visit	“The purpose of our organization is to make international students and international visiting scholars feel welcomed and at home at UA by reaching out to them and showing them the love of God.”
Muslim Student Association	Visit	“The main purpose of the MSA shall be to introduce and to promote interest in all aspects of life and culture of Islam and Muslim people and to serve the current and prospective of all Muslim students, faculty and staffs studying/working at The University of Alabama and to meet their various needs.“
National Association for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers	Visit	“The purpose of this organization shall be to provide an academic and social support structure for students in the sciences, specifically chemistry and chemical engineering.”
National Association of Black Accountants	Visit	“The mission of the National Association of Black Accountants (or NABA), Inc. is to address the professional needs of its members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession with an unfaltering commitment to inspire the same in their successors.”
National Association of Hispanic Journalists	Visit	“The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is a national organization that is committed to the advancement of Latinos and Spanish speakers in the media and communications industry.”
National Council of Negro Women Inc.	Visit	“Today, NCNW sponsors educational, economic, social and cultural projects nationally and locally to achieve equality of opportunity. Additionally, NCNW strives to eliminate prejudice and discrimination based upon race, creed, color, sex or national origin.”
National Society of Black Engineers	Visit	“For the past 43 years, the mission of NSBE has been to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
Russia and Eastern Europe Club	Visit	“The purpose of the Russian and Eastern Europe Club shall be: To provide the students of the University of Alabama a forum in which to discuss the facets of Slavic languages, most especially Russian To provide the students of the University of Alabama a forum in which to discuss the history, culture, and politics of the Eastern European peoples.”
The South Asian Society	Visit	“The South Asian Society proudly celebrates the cultural, religious and linguistic diversity of south Asia and seeks to …raise awareness of south Asian cultures at The University of Alabama.”
Turkish Student Association	Visit	“The purposes of this association are to promote interest in the history and development of all the Turkish students studying at The University of Alabama and to serve them by acting as an advocate for growth and positive change, developing a support system within the community and increasing the awareness of Turkish student issues/needs through partnerships and collaborations.”
Afro-American Gospel Choir		“Our members all share a common enjoyment for ministry and serving God through song and dance. We travel throughout the southeast representing The University of Alabama as a recruitment resource and also representing our diverse communities as a form of outreach.”		twitter
Alberta Baptist Church College Ministry	Visit	“Our desire at ABC is that every person in our church comes to know Christ as Savior, follow this commitment with believer’s baptism and continue to grow in their relationship with God.”
Anglican Student Fellowship	Visit	“The purpose of Anglican Student Fellowship (ASF) shall be to provide students at The University of Alabama a warm and engaging fellowship in which Christian faith, practice, spirituality, and worship can be explored through liturgy, prayer, mentoring, study and service.”
Bama Catholic Student Ministry	Visit	“Bama Catholic is a ministry for all Catholic students enrolled at UA and open to students of all faiths that are interested in joining. Our organization is based at St. Francis Catholic Church and Student Center, 811 5th Ave. (on campus). “
Bama Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ)	Visit	“Bama Cru exists at the University of Alabama to help students break through the cultural barriers to see and experience the authentic Jesus.”
Baptist Campus Ministries	Visit	“We exist to REACH students with God’s plan (to have a personal and growing relationship with Him), CONNECT students to local churches and our local churches to our campus and STRENGTHEN collegiate ministry on campus and in our churches.”
Better Together (a program within Crossroads)		“Better Together is a national movement of students that are bringing together people of different religious and non-religious backgrounds to work together towards a common goal.”	facebook
Canterbury Chapel Student Forum	Visit	“Our mission at Canterbury Episcopal Chapel and Student Center is to show God’s love through Christ by being a sanctuary and an accepting community for worship, spiritual growth and compassionate service.”
Capstone Church College Ministry	Visit	“The purpose of this association is to grow the body of Christ and to equip young men and women to live out the gospel in every part of their life with the intention and purpose of growing the kingdom of God on the campus of the university.”
Chabad Jewish Student Group	Visit	“The primary purpose of Chabad Jewish Student Group is to provide living Judaism to the students at UA within the framework of traditional Judaism.”
Chi Alpha Campus Ministry	Visit	“We are Christ’s Ambassadors or Christou apostoloi in Greek, which we abbreviate with the first letters Chi Alpha (XA). We are a movement of students who are continually being reconciled to Christ and who are on mission to reconcile others.”
College Talk	Visit	“The purpose of College Talk is to be a diverse group of Christian college students who are committed to serving the collegiate community in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.”
Collegians for Christ	Visit	“To influence the college community for Jesus Christ by providing a ministry that is characterized by integrity and excellence, one that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the educational staff and students.”
Crimson Secular Student Alliance		“Crimson Secular Student Alliance is a student-led social group for UA’s free-thinking and non-religious community. CSSA welcomes students who hold various perspectives on faith and religion, but who have arrived at their beliefs through independent, rational inquiry.”	facebook
Crossroad College Ministry		“Crossroad is a spirit led ministry designed to empower and encourage college students while discovering their identity in Christ.”	facebook
CURE	Visit	“We are a group of students that are passionate about the love of Christ. We will work under the organization CURE, to raise money for children with curable diseases in underdeveloped countries.”
First College Ministry	Visit	“The First Baptist College Ministry provides small-group Bible study, worship, fellowship, service and mission opportunities for college students in our community, many who are away from home for the first time.”
Hillel Foundation	Visit	“Hillel has been a welcoming home for Jewish students, their friends and those interested in meeting new people. We strive to provide social, cultural and religious activities so Jewish students have a place to connect and have fun.”
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship	Visit	“InterVarsity longs to see education lead to a lifetime of Christian worship and service. We believe that when students and faculty are transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, their campus is transformed, and ultimately society as a whole comes to more closely reflect the priorities of the kingdom of God.”
Latter-Day Saint Student Association	Visit	“The Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) is established by the Tuscaloosa Institute of Religion to help students attending a college or university have a balanced secular and spiritual educational experience during their years of formal education.”
Nurses Christian Fellowship	Visit	“The purposes of this association is to establish and advance at The University of Alabama witnessing communities of students, faculty and other interested parties who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world.”
Orthodox Christian Fellowship	Visit	“Our mission is to support fellowships on college campuses, whose members experience and witness to the Orthodox Christian Church through community life, prayer, service to others and study of the Faith.”
Pinky Promise	Visit	“Our mission is use Pinky Promise as a platform to bring women together in Christ. We want to create places for the gathering of young women, all over campus, to encourage each other, build each other up, pray for one another, and encourage them in their Christian walk.”
Prayer, Scripture and Love Ministry	Visit	“The purpose of this organization is to promote Christian evangelism on the University of Alabama campus and the county of Tuscaloosa at large.”
Ratio Christi	Visit	“We seek to fight blind faith by supporting and discussing the logical and rational aspects of the Christian faith. We meet and watch various debates, read through books on various tactics/arguments, and openly discuss our opinions on them.”
Reformed University Fellowship	Visit	“We exist to reach students for Christ and to equip them to serve His church. We want to emulate and share Christ, who gives hope to the hopeless, forgiveness to the sinful, mercy to the wicked, grace to the undeserving, belonging to the outcast, love to the orphan
Religious Studies Student Association	Visit	“The Department of Religious Studies promotes descriptive and comparative studies of religion by describing and analyzing cross-cultural beliefs, practices, and institutions, both past and present.”
Runners and Disciples in Christ and Love	Visit	“The purposes of this organization are to unite female and male students that have a passion for Christ and running, have weekly runs for all skill levels and to host events for members and non-members throughout the year. “
The Church at Tuscaloosa College Ministry	Visit	“Our hope is to offer students a place close to campus where they can worship, grow, and serve God’s kingdom and the Tuscaloosa community. We value our college students and believe that they are the heartbeat of the local church.”
The Impact Movement	Visit	“Our Mission: to take the truth of Jesus Christ to the Campus, Community and World by developing leaders of African descent who are SPIRITUALLY FOCUSED, FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, and MORALLY FIT.”
The Navigators	Visit	“The Navigators is to be an interdenominational, student, Christian organization seeking to meet the spiritual needs of students, and to be actively engaging in community service projects in Tuscaloosa County and around the region.”
The Well UA	Visit	“The purpose of this association is to inspire students to become active agents of redemption throughout the entire world. “
Tide 4 Christ	Visit	“The purpose of this organization is to strive to minister to the students of the University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College, and Stillman College today to edify the Christian servant leaders in the world tomorrow.”
Trinity United Methodist Church College Ministry	Visit	“Provide college students the opportunity to fellowship with other students, discuss and learn about Methodism and faith in general and serve the campus and community.”
Tuscaloosa Chinese Christian Church	Visit	“The purpose of our organization is to help the Chinese students in University of Alabama and provide them with opportunities to accept God’s gospel.”
Tuscaloosa Chinese Christian Fellowship	Visit	“The purposes of this organization are to promote the Christian faith of students, faculty, staff, and their families at the University of Alabama, by providing opportunities for the spiritual growth, evangelism, fellowship, and discipleship training.”
Vedic Society		“To present the eastern spiritual philosophy to the west in order to raise understanding between the two and help all people discern spirit from matter, the eternal soul from temporary.”	facebook
UKirk	Visit	“We’re actually part of a larger network of PC (USA) campus ministries (called UKirk Ministries) which seeks to reach, teach, and love college students so that they may be lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. Locally, though, we are a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa.”
University Christian Ministry	Visit	“The University Christian Ministry is a group of college students and young adults pursuing God, maturing a relationship with Jesus Christ and sharing faith with others.”
University Lutheran Church Student Group	Visit	“The purpose of the University Lutheran Church Student Group is to provide a Lutheran identity on the campus of the University of Alabama through witness, worship, fellowship, hospitality, recreation and service.”
Young Life Tuscaloosa	Visit	“The specific purpose shall be to introduce adolescents in the Tuscaloosa area to the person of Jesus Christ and help them grow in their relationship with Him by providing strong, positive influences in their lives.”
Young Women for America	Visit	“The mission of YWA is to train the next generation to protect and promote political Biblical values among all citizens through prayer, education, and by influencing our society- thereby reversing the decline in moral values in our nation.”
Youth for Christ	Visit	“Through Youth for Christ we facilitate Campus Life and Teen Moms programs. Campus Life is a high/middle school ministry that gives college students opportunities to use their gifts by mentoring and presenting the love of Jesus.”
Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE) at UA	Visit	“Our purpose is to organize students to advocate for sexual and reproductive justice on the local, state and national levels.”
Spectrum: University of Alabama’s LGBTQA+ Student Organization		“The mission of Spectrum is to promote community for LGBTQ+ individuals; advocate for their equality on campus, state, and national levels; and make a positive impact on the Tuscaloosa community.”	facebook
OUTLaw	Visit	“Our goals are to provide a community and social network for LGBT-identified people within the Law School, to provide opportunities and connections for member of the Law School community who are interested in LGBT rights, to bring the Law School community’s attention to issues of special concern to the LGBT community and to serve as a bridge between Alabama students, law school alumni and the legal profession at large.”

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