The opportunities for ×ÔοÊÓƵ students to build community, find their passions and make a difference are virtually limitless.
×ÔοÊÓƵ’s student organizations and identity centers enable students with shared interests to find one another in an environment that is supportive, welcoming and inclusive.
By bringing students together outside of the classroom, these organizations increase collective social mobility and provide additional opportunities for dialogue and immersion. Student organizations and identity centers enhance the vibrant ×ÔοÊÓƵ community and create opportunities for students to empower and learn from one another.
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) Life, located within the K.C. Potter Center, is dedicated to affirming and celebrating all gender identities and sexualities.
The Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life explores the potential for religion, spirituality and ethics to enhance students’ well-being, fulfillment and pursuit of knowledge. Drawing on a holistic, interfaith approach, the office provides emotional and spiritual support through grief counseling, interfaith reflection and opportunities for community service.
Named for the first African American to graduate from ×ÔοÊÓƵ, the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center seeks to enhance the ×ÔοÊÓƵ experience for all Black students, faculty and staff members. By highlighting Black culture, accomplishments and history—at ×ÔοÊÓƵ and across Nashville—the BCC champions diversity and inclusion by promoting greater cultural understanding.
Housed in the Schulman Center for Jewish Life,  is the hub of Jewish life at ×ÔοÊÓƵ. The organization serves the religious, social and educational needs of all Jewish students across the ×ÔοÊÓƵ community.
The Student Center for Social Justice and Identity is dedicated to fostering cultural competency, social change, inclusivity and awareness throughout our increasingly diverse campus and society. In addition to sponsoring workshops, programming and a range of heritage months, SCSJI also advises several ×ÔοÊÓƵ student organizations, including the Asian American Student Association, the Association of Latin American Students, the African Student Union, the Indigenous Scholars Organization and the Middle Eastern Student Association.
×ÔοÊÓƵ is home to more than 500 registered student organizations, united in their goals to embrace students’ commonalities, activate engagement and strengthen the ×ÔοÊÓƵ community. Specific organizations range from and other forms of shared governance to special interest groups like the Geology Club, Running Club and ×ÔοÊÓƵ Piano Society, among many others, to official associations like the American Medical Student Association and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists.
The Office of Student Organizations is committed to helping each group register, clarify their objectives, manage their finances and reach their full potential. In addition, the office provides training to organization leaders and coaches while continually introducing students to new opportunities through the Student Involvement portal and the annual Student Involvement Fair.
The opportunities for ×ÔοÊÓƵ students to build community, find their passions and make a difference are virtually limitless.