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 the Card and Board Game Club to special interests and more cause-related organizations like those promoting social justice.
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
The Fine Art 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.
The Building Lasting African Culture and Knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) 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.
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.
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 Japan Culture Club aims to help interested students explore Japanese culture through various activities and bring awareness of Japanese culture to the Oakton community.
The Korean Culture Club's purpose is to promote and immerse Oakton students in Korean culture, language, K-Pop, K-Drama, 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.
Advisors
Evelia Giraldo egiraldo@oakton.edu 847-635-1612 Des Plaines 847-635-1493 Skokie
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.
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.
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 Society of Women Engineers aims to provide a supportive pathway to STEM careers in an effort to diversity 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 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.
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.
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.
