Get a head start on your future profession and meet students who share your academic interests through one of these clubs.

Science & Health

Association of Nursing Students
Biology Club
Ducks Unlimited
Environmental Club
Epsilon Sigma Pi (Emergency Medical Care Society)
Geo-Science Club
Nutrition & Dietetics Student Association 
Physical Education Majors Club
Pre-Health Professional Club
Recreational Therapy Association
SAACS Chemistry Club
Society of Physics Students
WCU Environmental Health Club
WCU Student Physical Therapy Association

Computer Science Club
Math Club
WCU GNU/Linux Users Group
WCU Macintosh Users Group

Automotive Engineering

V-TEC (Vehicle Tuning and Enhancement Club)
WCU Society of Automotive Engineers

Anthropology Club
Criminal Justice Club
English Club
Mann-Hutchinson Psychology Club
Student Social Work Association

Education

Concerned Helpers in Learning Development (CHILD)
Project CARE (Committed to African American Retention in Education) 
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)

Business & Law Society
Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)
Construction Management Club
Emergency Management Club
Finance Club
Graduate Business Student Association
Hospitality & Tourism Association
Institute of Management Accountants
Kappa Xi
Management Club
Parks & Recreation Management Club
Public Relations Student Society of America
Student Health Information Management Association

Science & Health

Association of Nursing Students
Patterned after its parent organization, the American Nurses Association, ANS is a pre-professional organization committed to students of nursing. It provides a variety of publications and reduced rates for semiannual state conventions. Contact David Abel at DA43053@wcu.edu.

Biology Club
The WCU Biology Club is an academic organization composed of elite biology majors and nonmajors dedicated to exploring the diverse field of biology. The club also participates in many service projects with the goal of supporting the environment.

Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. Contact Jeffrey Joyce at logo5310@hotmail.com or visit Ducks Unlimited online.

Environmental Club
Members promote environmental stewardship at WCU and in the local communities through educational and social events. Contact Anna Vandenbergh at AV35772@wcu.edu.

Epsilon Sigma Pi (Emergency Medical Care Society)
Epsilon Sigma Pi brings together students interested in pursuing careers in emergency medical care. Contact Jeff Smith at JSMITH@catawbacountync.gov.

Geo-Science Club
Members enjoy both social and academic opportunities designed to appeal to those in geo-science fields, although students of all majors are welcome. Contact Timothy Sheehan at trubarr@yahoo.com.
 
Nutrition & Dietetics Student Association
Students in nutrition and dietetics work to improve the nutritional status of people on campus and in the surrounding community and to advance the science of food and nutrition.  

Physical Education Majors Club
Majors in physical education pursue community involvement and service opportunities related to their field of study. Contact Alison McAdam Lance Bristol at angelbballer21@aol.com.

Pre-Health Professional Club
The Pre-Health Professional Club allows future health professionals to gain insight into their chosen careers and to better understand the criteria for success in the field. Contact Megan Anderson at Megla30804@aol.com.

Recreational Therapy Association
Through the Recreational Therapy Association, students keep abreast of professional issues articulated by national, state, and regional recreational therapy organizations. Contact Stevi Rutledge at dzbabegurl@yahoo.com.

SAACS Chemistry Club
Share your interest in chemistry and related subjects with club members and the community. Contact Rio Patterson at rp28795@wcu.edu.

Society of Physics Students
This society promotes extracurricular activities in the areas of physics and engineering. Contact Ralph Patterson at chemcat9@gmail.com.

WCU Environmental Health Club
Through a variety of activities, the Environmental Health Club discusses local and campus environmental-health issues and works in the community. Contact Joshua Early at Big150Man@yahoo.com.

WCU Student Physical Therapy Association
The WCUSPTA works to expose the WCU community and local community to the field of physical therapy through service learning and fundraisers. Contact Pam Elske at pam_3@hotmail.com.

Math & Computer Science

Computer Science Club
This club offers social and scholarly activities and events for students interested in computers and information technology in general. Members learn about new software, hardware, and program suites; participate in computer science contests; and share their skills. 

Math Club 
Both math majors and students in other fields are welcome to enjoy a variety of social activities, such as the fall picnic, Halloween dinner, and a math murder mystery.

WCU GNU/Linux Users Group 
Members meet to discuss the use and development of Linux and open-source programs and technologies.

WCU Macintosh Users Group
Members are students, staff, and faculty who meet to discuss issues, trends, and ideas that involve Apple Computer Corporation and related Macintosh technology. Contact William Frady at frady@email.wcu.edu.

Automotive Engineering

V-TEC (Vehicle Tuning and Enhancement Club)
Students interested in learning about, working on, or exhibiting cars, trucks, and motorcycles enjoy activities, lessons, and events sponsored by V-TEC. Contact Richard Reyes at Omegadinoking@hotmail.com.

WCU Society of Automotive Engineers
Members include mostly students in the engineering technology program, but other students are welcome. Contact George Ford at gford@wcu.edu.

Humanities & Social Sciences

Anthropology Club
Students in sociology and anthropology participate in various campus activities and fundraisers to help promote the ideas of their fields of study. Contact Nicole Wall at mameray@yahoo.com.

Criminal Justice Club
The Criminal Justice Club provides students in the field with the opportunity to network and share resources about careers. Contact Jessica Parsons at JP29116@wcu.edu.

English Club
The English Club hopes to unite people with common interests in written and spoken literature, films, and other media. Contact Marybeth Patrick at MP37192@wcu.edu.

Mann-Hutchinson Psychology Club 
Mann-Hutchinson Psychology Club encourages education in psychology. Contact Teresa Nowlin at TANowlin@yahoo.com.

Student Social Work Association
The members of the Student Social Work Association are committed to strengthening the community and reaching out to our oppressed, needy, and undervalued citizens through donation of time, energy, effort, and funds. Contact Katharine Hawkins at k8boarding@yahoo.com.

Education

Concerned Helpers in Learning Development (CHILD)
With a mission of providing the best resources to elementary and middle-grade students in the WCU community, CHILD supports enrichment opportunities for pre-service or new teachers as well as providing materials to students. Contact Amber Whisnet at AW38995@yahoo.com.

Project CARE (Committed to African American Retention in Education) 
Project CARE helps improve the academic performance of African American students at WCU by introducing freshmen and transfer students to student leaders who serve as peer counselors helping them adjust to the social, cultural, and academic aspects of college life. Contact LaRhonda Dowdell at michelle_2003_2001@yahoo.com.

Student Council for Exceptional Children
The SCEC is a student-based organization dedicated to improving education for students with disabilities and exceptionalities.

Business & Management

Club Managers Association of America
This association promotes the club industry as a career path and as an opportunity to participate in valuable career-growth activities such as educational meetings, club tours, leadership opportunities, and national CMAA conferences. Contact Eric Beckman at tarleric2002@yahoo.com.

Construction Management Club
The Construction Management Club provides opportunities and resources for students planning to pursue careers in the construction industry. Contact Travis Bradey at terrier@hotmail.com.

Emergency Management Club
Students, faculty, and professionals meet to share resources and information about the emergency-management field. Contact Jason Stogner at jrstogner@gmail.com.

Finance Club
The Finance Club provides opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge of finance and economics, financial support, and to assist fellow students. Contact Ashley Powell at ashcpowell@gmail.com.

Graduate Business Student Association
Graduate students in business meet to share networking opportunities, develop professional skills, and take advantage of a support system while pursuing their degrees. Contact Holly Wilson at hmichelle_w@yahoo.com or Dana Davis at DanShaDae@yahoo.com.

Hospitality & Tourism Association
Members share ideas, information, and questions, and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the hospitality and tourism industries. Contact Catherine Kenyon at ck25990@wcu.edu or visit HTA online.

Institute of Management Accountants
The institute provides accounting students with the opportunity to develop professional skills. Contact Tommi Buchanan at coffee@wcu.edu.

Kappa Xi
Kappa Xi is a professional fraternity that is geared primarily toward business and construction management majors but is open to all majors. Contact Taylor Howard at  ffghtr356@gmail.com.

Management Club
Management students meet to explore opportunities for personal growth, academic success, and career development while simultaneously contributing to the community. Contact Youy Pung at youypung@msn.com.

Parks & Recreation Management Club
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Management Club is to bring together students at WCU who are interested in the outdoors and want to explore new opportunities. Contact Brad Pastir at annsfox@yahoo.com.

Public Relations Student Society of America 
The PRSSA provides access to professional development opportunities with the goal of developing highly qualified, well-prepared public relations professionals. Contact Heather Bradshaw at hbradshaw7@hotmail.com.

Student Health Information Management Association
SHIMA promotes the profession of health information management by allowing members to work together to build HIM-related knowledge and skills, provide peer support, and enjoy field experiences. Contact Melissa Ward at mw32614@wcu.edu.