Student organizations provide students with an opportunity to learn leadership skills, supplement formal academic experience, and pursue diverse interests. Quincy College encourages students to assemble, form and belong to organizations that promote and develop their common interests.

Quincy College will recognize student organizations whose purposes are consistent with our mission and are open to all students regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. There shall be a non-discriminatory clause in the constitution and by-laws of all student organizations.

Types of Organizations

A recognized student organization shall be defined as a group of Quincy College students joined together in the pursuit of a common purpose. Quincy College has identified the following types of organizations that may seek recognition:

Academic: organizations that select members on the basis of achievement or interest in a particular discipline.

Cultural: membership centered on a particular cultural interest.

Service: membership geared towards volunteer/service projects.

Hobby/Special Interest: membership centered on a particular hobby or special interest.

Arts: membership centered on the production and/or viewing of fine and performing arts

The following nationally recognized organizations are in existence on campus and are being subsidized:

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Requirements for Student Organizations

  1. New organizations are required to complete a Club Formation Packet and submit it to Student Life for club recognition. Existing clubs must complete a Club Activation Form each year in order to keep their club recognition.
  1. Organizations must identify a faculty or staff member who will act as an advisor, and ask that individual to submit, in writing, notice that the staff member agrees to oversee the organization.
  1. Membership is limited to Quincy College students only. Clubs may have affiliate members such as faculty or staff; however, affiliate members do not count towards the number of students required to form a club.
  1. Organizations must have a mininimum of five students.
  1. Only degree or certificate seeking students in good judicial, academic, and financial standing with Quincy College are eligible for leadership roles within the organization.
  1. Organizations and their members have a responsibility to adhere to Quincy College policies while on campus or at any college/club sponsored event.
  1. All meetings are to be arranged at a time and place that least disturbs the academic environment. Organizations must make those events and meetings open to the Quincy College  community.
  1. Organizations must disclose any external affiliation (e.g. National Honor Societies) and provide their constitution and bylaws to the Vice President for Student Success and Partnerships.
  1. Dues may be required only for organizations that are affiliated with a national, international, state or regional chapter that require dues as part of chapter recognition. All record of dues must be maintained by the organization and a copy must be given to Student Life for the club file. If the chapter must have a bank account for dues, the Club Advisor must be on the account as the signature authority.
  1. Organizations may not enter into agreements to use the Quincy College seal, name, or official  reference without first obtaining written permission from the appropriate College authority.

Starting a Club/Organization

A club/organization may be recognized by the College to use College name, facilities, equipment and other services according to policies and procedures and to sponsor programs and activities which are  consistent with the organization’s purpose.

A club/organization can apply for recognition by completing a “Club Formation Packet” which can be obtained from the Student Life Office. This paperwork will require the club’s purpose, membership roster, advisor contract and a constitution. Please submit completed paperwork to studentlife@quincycollege.edu.

The club/organization will be required to maintain a record of their meetings and any financial transactions, if applicable, and must submit these records when asked. Clubs/organizations may not  fundraise without prior approval from the College.

Honor Societies

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (All Disciplines)

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of students at two- year colleges. Alpha Pi Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is the Quincy College chapter. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 hours of coursework with an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and maintain a 3.5 GPA throughout their enrollment at Quincy College. More information is found on ptk.org.

Clubs/Organizations

For the current list of clubs and organizations please go to Clubs & Organizations.

Original: January 2006

Revised: January 2012; August 2020; 2022; July 2023

Updated for Title Change and Gender Inclusivity: Spring 2023

Updated: August 2023 (per MG)