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Clubs, Organizations & Intramurals
Student Clubs and Organizations
There’s a lot more to college than just sitting in class.
College is a once in a lifetime experience, and you are not going to run out of things you can do at Chowan University.
You are encouraged to get involved with clubs and organizations on campus. Whether you are acting with the Chowan Players, implementing new policy for the Student Government Association, or leading your team to an Intramural Championship, there are plenty of things to do at Chowan University.
Lead the student body as an officer in student government.
The Student Government Association (SGA) gives you the opportunity to run for office and get involved with the governmental process and learn more about public administration and policy. Student government at Chowan University gives you the opportunity to make a difference. Click here for more information on Chowan's SGA including the governing Constitution and Statutes.
Get involved with Campus Ministries.
You can grow in your Christian faith at Chowan University. Here a few ways you can be a part of Campus Ministries:
- Instruments of Praise Gospel Choir
- Spring Break Mission Trips
- Habitat for Humanity Service Projects
- International Mission Trips (Africa)
At Chowan University, you can become a Christian leader and grow in your faith.
Show off your talent and perform.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to dance, act, and perform at Chowan University:
- Act on stage with the Chowan Players
- Dance with Code Blue or the step team, Rho Omega Psi
- Sing with the Chowan Singers and the Chowan Chorus
- Play for the University Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and the Meherrin Chamber Orchestra
You can be a part of the fine arts community at Chowan University.
Live what you learn in the classroom.
Every academic department has their own club, where you can participate in their majors in an entirely different way than in the normal classroom setting. Here are the academic clubs at Chowan University:
- Artisus Graphic Design Club
- History Club
- Science Club
- Psychology Club
- SSPE Club
- SNCAE (Students of North Carolina Association for Educators)
- Phi Beta Lambda Business Club
- Criminal Justice Club
- MACC (Media and Communications Club)
- Science Club
- Creative Juices and the Creative Writing Club
Get social. Have fun at Chowan University.
The Campus Programming Board (CPB) puts on game shows, movie nights, game nights, and more. Best of all, you can go to these events for FREE!
Enjoying college with friends can produce some of the best moments you will ever have. Here are some of the clubs to join just for fun:
- Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
- Anime Club
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- International Students Club
- United African American Sisters at Chowan
Intramural SportsIntramurals at Chowan are all about having fun, relaxing, and releasing stress.
Many students participate in intramurals because they want to play sports, but not at the intercollegiate level.
They can compete with their friends, improve their skills, and participate in a wide variety of sports.
Many students try to win the "Intramural Champion" T-shirt.
Most importantly, intramurals at CU encourage students to become leaders on and off the field.
Some popular intramurals include:
- 3-on-3 basketball
- Extreme dodge ball
- Inline hockey
- Indoor volleyball
- Indoor soccer
- Pick-up football
- Ultimate Frisbee.
All are highly competitive and fun. The "intramurals champion" t-shirts are coveted.
Squirrel Park, in the center of campus, is a hot spot for outdoor intramurals. Games can start up any time.
There's plenty of room for spectators who can sit on a swing under a shady oak tree.
The Hawk's Nest is the place to be after finishing an intense game. It has a snack bar, TV and several ping pong, foosball, and air hockey tables.
The Chowan Hockey League plays on roller-skates at the Hawk's Nest. Fans line the balcony and the edge of the rink to watch each team enter through the tunnel before the start of a fast-paced game.
The renovated tennis courts are good for students practicing with their friends.
Lots of students practice their swing at the golf range, and the Helms Center contains an indoor swimming pool.
The Jenkins Center is the newest popular hang-out among students. Many indoor intramurals are played there. It has a basketball court and a gym equipped with weights, treadmills, and other workout equipment.
Many students give intramurals a try and find that they enjoy it.
