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On-campus activities are a great way to meet new people and explore interests. Oakton encourages students in our campus community to get involved with their peers and join one of our student-led clubs. Joining a college club is a great way to explore existing interests and discover new passions you may not have realized you had. With more than 30 active clubs and counting, you're sure to find something to match your interests. Clubs at Oakton range from hobbies like creating art or playing board games to special interests and cause-related organizations like promoting social justice and eco-friendly practices.
Browse our active student clubs below. If you're looking for something different, read on for information about how to start your own student club at Oakton. We encourage you to be passionate and involved as an Oakton student. Let us help you organize your interests into a new club that our whole community can enjoy.
Active Student Clubs at Oakton
Anime Club is for Oakton students who love to watch and discuss all things anime! All students, no matter how knowledgeable, are welcome to join the community.
This club’s mission is to provide a safe, collaborative space for artists of all practices by creating new opportunities for the artistic community. It is open to all Oakton students who have interest in any field of artistic expression.
The Black Student Union provides support to all Black students at Oakton and helps students find and utilize resources on campus. By working closely with the B.L.A.C.K. Student Success Program, BSU fosters belonging. It is a hub centering on Black thought and ideas through critical conversations, 365 celebrations, mentoring, community engagement, equity advocate training and conference attendance and presentations.
The Card and Board Game Club seeks to give students a place to learn and enjoy all kinds of board games, card games, and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). We also teach Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons to all members of our club. All members of the Oakton community are welcome to join in or bring their own board games along.
The Ceramics Club helps ceramics students learn how to improve, display, and sell their work. Club members will also help donate their work and volunteer for the annual Empty Bowls fundraising project, which aims to support local food pantries.
The Coding Club is intended for Oakton students interested in the field of Computer Science and other related fields to learn and collaborate on computer programming activities.
Creative Writing Club is intended for Oakton students who are passionate about writing and want to become better writers and publishers. This club is open to students who want to write on various topics of their choice.
This student-led club works to help and support DACA, Undocumented, Refugee, and Asylum-Seeking (D.U.R.A.) students at Oakton by discussing needs and resources available.
The Early Childhood Education Club aims to raise awareness and interest in this profession. Students will develop leadership skills through professional development opportunities through meetings, conferences, and partnerships with the Early Childhood Education Program at Oakton.
The Environmental Club's purpose is to bring students closer to nature, expand school-wide awareness of sustainability and ecological restoration, and develop a sense of social and environmental responsibility. The club also seeks to engage the Oakton community in lowering the consumption of natural resources and reducing its carbon footprint.
Envision Your Future Club strives to encourage young entrepreneurs into gaining more knowledge, planning, and taking next steps in their business careers.
The Fine Arts Club seeks to provide a campus community for students interested in the fine arts, such as painting, as well as other associated art forms spanning from photography to fashion.
This club aims to create a community of students interested in furthering their academic success, personal development, and engage in and promote student activities for first-generation college students.
The Graphic Design Club strives to engage Oakton students of any major or interest with design by organizing trips, exhibitions, and guest speakers. This club also helps to support students in design classes providing feedback and critiques on homework and projects.
The Habitat for Humanity Club, a collegiate branch, fosters team-building activities. The club visits construction sites to help provide shelter for low-income families.
The Honors Student Organization seeks to create a sense of community and provide an environment of fellowship among honors students. We achieve this by planning social events and discussions, encouraging participation in other school-sponsored events, and by holding meetings.
The Japanese Culture Club aims to help interested students explore Japanese culture through various activities and works to bring awareness of Japanese culture to the Oakton community.
The purpose of the Korean Club is to promote a better understanding of Korean language, history and politics through cultural activities, field trips and informational meetings.
The Latinx Club seeks to bring students together and preserve, support, promote, celebrate, and learn about the Latinx language, culture, traditions, and history. The club is a great way to meet people that identify as Latin/o/a/x, practice Spanish language skills, and celebrate Latinx traditions.
The Mission Bible Club aims to help students strengthen their relationship with God and other students through Bible study and fellowship. Meets are based in the Christian faith.
The Muslim Student Association's purpose is to create an environment for both Muslim and non-Muslim-identifying students to learn more about Islamic history, culture, and values.
Oakton Aspiring Educators Club aims to create and build a community, fellowship, and alliance of Oakton students who are interested in working within the field of education (i.e., teachers, technology specialists, nurses, principals, social workers, counselors, etc.).
Oakton Helping Others seeks students who are interested in serving the community with others, volunteering on or off-campus, and promoting the benefits and importance of service. The club also aims to fundraise for non-profit charities each semester.
This student-led club aims to create a space for students to learn and discuss various texts alongside recognized themes, concepts, and philosophies within academic practice.
The Oakton Student Dance Club seeks to promote diversity through dance by learning dances from all over the world including hip-hop, jazz, k-pop, Indian, traditional Chinese dance, and more.
Oakton Visual Organization aims to provide hands-on experience in producing media projects such as videography, editing, photography, motion graphics, and sound.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Club seeks to advise current Physical Therapist Assistant students on topics relevant to the field. The club will promote health and wellness and well-being within the program, college, and community, as well as teamwork among peers and school spirit.
PAYO Club is dedicated to preserve, promote, and learn about Filipino culture and history, and learn how it relates to the Oakton community. The club aims to create a safe environment for everyone to freely express themselves regardless of their identity and beliefs as the most important goal is to explore, share, and celebrate the wonders of the Philippines as one big ‘Pamilya’ (family).
The Pride! Club seeks to celebrate and promote diversity throughout campus while providing personal and social support to LGBTQ students on campus. The club works to unite the community through education and dialogue.
The Society of Women Engineers aims to provide a supportive pathway to STEM careers in an effort to diversify the gender portfolio of today's workplace. The club seeks to create a more comfortable environment for women to thrive in the STEM workplace.
South Asian Club (SAC) seeks to provide a space for South Asian students to build a community to represent South Asian culture and heritage at Oakton. The club also strives to help students develop their leadership skills as they engage in planning events for the Oakton community.
This club aims to educate the Oakton community about how to empower individuals to create positive change in their lives and community. Their goal is to inspire individuals to apply what they learn and take a stand against social injustices occurring on both the local and global level.
UNICEF Club aims to help support the work of UNICEF and educate the Oakton community on the issues and advocate for children's needs around the world. The club helps raise funds to contribute towards specific UNICEF projects.
Oakton’s Veterans Club aims to provide camaraderie and support for active military and veteran students. This club serves as a source of information pertaining to internal and external resources, and strives to contribute to the Oakton community through volunteer and outreach activities.
If you have a hobby or particular interest not represented here, Oakton encourages you to bring your passion to campus and apply to start your own club. The Student Government Association approves all new clubs, which are almost always formed by students.
View the petition PDF form below to get started. Your next step will be to get in touch with us at the Office for Student Life and Campus Inclusion to schedule an appointment to talk about your new organization. Please review the form below, then send us a message at studentlife@oakton.edu.
