Student Organizations

• Accounting Club 
  An organization that builds connections between students and firms/companies to show the options in the accounting world after graduation.

• Alpha Chi Sigma
  Alpha Chi Sigma is a National Professional Chemistry Fraternity that maintains the purpose of allowing students and professionals to pursue various chemistry-related careers, while providing the members with an unbreakable bond of brotherhood. It is Gender inclusive and supports students in chemistry or related fields

• Alpha Kappa Psi
  Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed professional business fraternity open to all majors. Our fraternity is a unique mix of both professionalism and brotherhood. While business is our focus and what drives the fraternity, we also have a great social aspect that produces an unsurpassed level of friendship. Alpha Kappa Psi creates opportunities to develop leadership, professionalism, networking, and social skills through a variety of professional events.

• Association for Computing Machinery
  The ACM is a student organization that promotes advancing computing as a science and profession. Our goal is to find ways to use computers and technology to better others. We apply class-taught concepts into resume-worthy projects.

• Astronomy Club
  A club to foster a student-wide interest and participation in activities related to astronomical events.

• Biology Club
  The Biology Club is a student organization designed to help those interested in biology engage in events to broaden their understanding of the scientific world and potential career options and get involved in science-related service throughout the Hampton Roads community.

• Eta Sigma Phi
  Eta Sigma Phi is the national honorary collegiate society for students of Latin and/or Greek.

• Kappa Pi: the Zeta Alpha Tau Chapter
  Kappa Pi is a coed international Art Honor Society

• Luter Student Advisory Board
  Serves as a bridge of communication between the students and faculty of the Luter School of Business by advocating for student feedback and campus outreach to encourage student success.

• Minority Association of Pre-health Students
  Pre-Health club that emphasizes diversity and opportunities in healthcare

• Neuroscience Club
  The Neuroscience Club is an organization dedicated to building a community around CNU's neuroscience program.

• Omicron Delta Kappa
  National Leadership Honor Society

• Phi Alpha Delta
  Professional Pre-Law Fraternity

• Phi Alpha Theta, Alpha Zeta Mu Chapter
  We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians.

• Phi Sigma Pi, Eta Pi Chapter
  Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is a gender- and major-inclusive national honor fraternity that adheres to the primary principles of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship with an emphasis on social service.

• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club
  The purpose of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Club is to assist pre-PT and pre-OT students in getting into a graduate physical therapy program. 

• PLP Student Advisory Board
  Our mission is to create a bridge between the interests and needs of President’s Leadership Program (PLP) students and the PLP staff by advising program actions, advocating on behalf of students, creating recommendations for PLP initiatives, and developing student-centered events.

• Pre-Dental Club
  The purpose of Pre-Dental Club is to help prepare students for a career in dentistry. The club aspires to help students build a support group on campus as well as share educational experiences. We also serve the Newport News community by hosting an annual toothbrush drive to help people in need who may not have the means to afford proper dental care.

• Psi Chi
  International Honor Society in Psychology

• Sigma Tau Delta
  English Honor Society

• Social Work Association
  The purpose of the Social Work Association is to promote awareness about social work and to develop a sense of community among students of the social work program before, during, and after their time in the program. SWA is made up primarily of students majoring in social work, but membership is open to anyone and everyone interested in its purpose.

• Society of Women Engineers
  An organization to uplift women in STEM

• Sports Medicine Club
  Coed club focused on shadowing athletic trainers for CNU sports teams

• Student Virginia Education Association
  Coed professional organization for future teachers

• Women In Business
  The purpose of Women in Business is to provide community, education, and empowerment for our members. WIB creates opportunities for career exploration, networking, and professional development through mentorship, alumni connections, and conferences.

Anchor Organizations are specific groups on campus that have a substantial relationship with the University due to how they represent the University or events they host that are integral to life on campus. Each anchor organization is advised by a Student Affairs professional staff member and is eligible for priority allocation of funding (front-end budgeted status [FEB]) as recommended by the Student Government Association to the Vice President of Student Affairs. This allocation establishes a defined relationship with the University and, therefore, requires the organization to operate within all state and University policies.

• Campus Activities Board
  CAB is CNU's premier programming board on campus, bringing the students prime, interactive entertainment. We strive to host the highest quality entertainment, including bands, comedians, cultural speakers, festivals, and how-to programs.

• College Panhellenic Council
  Governing body of the seven Panhellenic sororities on campus.

• Interfraternity Council
  Governing body of the nine fraternities on campus.

• National Pan-Hellenic Council
  Overarching council of the seven Divine Nine fraternities and sororities on campus, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

• Student Diversity and Equality Council
  The Student Diversity & Equality Council promotes campus cohesion through dialogue, community outreach, educational opportunities, and policy initiatives at CNU. We have 5 committees: Policy, Development, Marketing, Finance, and Programming dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

• Student Government Association
  Organization that serves as the bridge between the student body and CNU administration.

• Student Honor Council
  Coed council for the upholding and promotion of honor.

• The Captain’s Log
  Student-run print and digital newspaper.

• Captains Climb
  Coed rock climbing club

• Club Baseball
  Provides a baseball team to those looking to compete outside of NCAA team

• Club Golf
  The Club Golf Team is a competitive and inclusive student-run organization that provides opportunities for golfers of all skill levels to compete in tournaments and build community through the sport.

• Club Gymnastics
  Coed gymnastics sports club

• Club Softball
  Women's club softball sports team

• Club Tennis
  We are a co-ed tennis team accepting of all skill levels.

• Crossfitness Club
  We are a functional fitness club!

• Equestrian Team
  Coed IHSA Equitation Team

• Esports
  A club to bring people together through gaming, while also participating in competitive events.

• Fencing Club
  We facilitate and teach the sport of fencing

• Field Hockey Club
  We are a co-ed field hockey team.

• Kickboxing Club
  We are a club that expresses and shares our love of all martial arts through teaching, training, and friendly competition.

• Men's Club Lacrosse
  We play lacrosse and build friendships.

• Men's Club Soccer
  A club travel soccer team that practices three times a week and travels to compete against other colleges

• Men's Club Volleyball
  We play volleyball as a competitive travel club team.

• Men's Ultimate Frisbee
  We play ultimate frisbee.

• Pickleball Club
  Play competitive and social pickleball.

• Roundnet
  Coed Spikeball club

• Rowing Club
  We row boats and go to competitions across Virginia.

• Rugby Football Club
  CNU Men's Rugby exists to welcome all comers to experience the exciting, challenging game of rugby and assist in leadership and personal skills.

• Running Club
  Sports club that allows runners of all levels to run together

• Scuba Club
  Scuba certification sports club for those who love the ocean and diving

• Swim Club
  Coed swim club

• Table Tennis Club
  We are a club of dedicated table tennis players who enjoy playing both recreationally and competitively.

• Women's Club Basketball
  We are a club sports team that encourages physical wellness as well as team bonding through the sport of basketball!

• Women's Club Lacrosse
  Women’s Club Lacrosse is a student-run team that competes against other schools, offering a fun and competitive environment for players of all skill levels.

• Women's Club Rugby
  Women's club rugby team

• Women's Club Soccer
  Women's club soccer team. We want everyone to feel welcome to play soccer without a ton of pressure and to have fun.

• Women's Club Volleyball
  Undergraduate girls of any skill level can try out for our Women's Club Volleyball team. We play twice a week at practice and at least once a month at tournaments against schools all around the nation!

• Women's Ultimate Frisbee
  Women's ultimate frisbee club

• African Student Association
  Coed multicultural community focused on African heritage 

• American Sign Language Club
  Coed language learning club

• Asian Student Union
  ASU provides an open environment for individuals of all ethnic backgrounds to learn about each other's cultures by interacting respectfully.

• Black Student Union
  Black cultural organization

• Disabled Student Union
  Coed cultural/identity club

• First-Generation Captains
  We aim to connect with and inform first-generation and low-income students.

• German Club
  German Club is an organization at CNU that is centered around the German culture and language.

• Hillel
  Organization for Jewish life on campus and provides outlets for students to express and practice Judaism in a safe environment

• Latino Student Association
  Hispanic/Latinx organization

• Minority Association of Pre-Health Students
  Pre-Health club that emphasizes diversity and opportunities in healthcare

• Multicultural Inclusiveness Board
  Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Organization

• National Society of Black Engineers
  Bringing minorities in STEM together to collaborate and share ideas.

• Transfer Link
  Social club that advocates for transfer students

• Women in Business
  The purpose of Women in Business is to provide community, education, and empowerment for our members. WIB creates opportunities for career exploration, networking, and professional development through mentorship, alumni connections, and conferences

• Catalyst College
  On-campus organization centered on the Gospel. We meet weekly to be discipled and sent to Newport News and the Nations.

• Catholic Campus Ministry
  Roman Catholic on-campus ministry.

• Christian Student Fellowship
  A Christian group open to all for Sunday hangouts (games or activities) and weekly bible studies.

• Christian Student Outreach
  Providing a community for Christian students on campus to grow in their faith, fellowship with one another, and engage in service and outreach activities.

• Cru
  Interdenominational Christian parachurch organization focused on discipleship and evangelism.

• Delight Ministries
  A nationwide ministry with a mission to invite college women into Christ-centered community that fosters vulnerability and transforms stories.

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  A group for athletes and former athletes to gather in fellowship. Large group is a combination of games and faith-based conversation. FCA offers a men's and women's bible study as well.

• Flourish
  We are a progressive, social-justice-oriented, non-denominational Christian campus ministry.

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
  Non-denominational Christian organization that holds small and large group gatherings.

• Orthodox Christian Campus Ministries
  OCCM is an organization that offers students a supplement to the secularism of academia, providing a safe space to pray and enjoy Christian fellowship while bridging the campus to the Church throughout their collegiate journey.

• Reformed University Fellowship
  We are a Christian, reformed ministry group on campus.

• Sigma Alpha Omega
  Religious Sorority

• Young Life
  Young Life is an international non-profit organization that focuses on mentoring and sharing life with area teenagers.

• Order of Omega
  Order of Omega is a leadership honor society for members of Fraternity & Sorority organizations. Order of Omega recognizes juniors and seniors who have exemplified high standards in the areas of scholarship, leadership, involvement within their respective organization and within the Fraternity/Sorority, campus, and local community. Members are selected from the top 5% of students at each institution. To date, over 500 chapters have been chartered throughout North America, each sharing the common goal of recognizing the many outstanding student leaders at their institution.

College Panhellenic Council

• Alpha Delta Pi-Theta Nu Chapter
  Social sorority dedicated to leadership, academics, and community service.

• Alpha Phi-Theta Phi Chapter
  Social Greek sorority dedicated to raising funds and awareness for two philanthropies while fostering lifelong bonds and empowering strong connections among sisters

• Alpha Sigma Alpha - Theta Gamma
  Social Panhellenic Greek Organization

• Delta Gamma - Eta Tau Chapter
  Social sorority

• Gamma Phi Beta
  Panhellenic sorority focused on building strong women through leadership, scholarship, and philanthropy.

• Phi Mu- Lambda Epsilon Chapter
  Sorority

• Zeta Tau Alpha-Kappa Phi Chapter
  Social sorority

Interfraternity Council

• Delta Upsilon Fraternity
  Social Fraternity

• Kappa Delta Rho - Beta Gamma Chapter
  Social Fraternity

• Kappa Sigma - Sigma Lambda Chapter
  Social Fraternity

• Phi Gamma Delta - Chi Nu Chapter
  Male Social Fraternity

• Pi Kappa Alpha - Mu Rho Chapter
  Social Fraternity

• Pi Kappa Phi - Eta Iota
  Social Greek Fraternity

• Pi Lambda Phi
  Social Fraternity dedicated to the elimination of prejudice and leading men to become the best they can be.

• Sigma Phi Epsilon
  Social fraternity whose goal is to build balanced men through our values of virtue, diligence, and brotherly love.

• Sigma Pi
  Social fraternity helping men strive for excellence in their lives

National Pan-Hellenic Council

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Nu Epsilon Chapter
  Historically Black Sorority

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Upsilon Beta Chapter
  Historically Black Fraternity

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. - Omicron Tau Chapter
  Historically Black Sorority

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Xi Theta Colony
  Historically Black Fraternity

• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. - Alpha Alpha Pi Chapter
  Historically Black Fraternity

• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Upsilon Psi Chapter
  Historically Black Sorority

• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Phi Xi Chapter
  Historically Black Sorority

• A Capella Council at CNU
  Council for all CNU A Capella groups

• Alpha Psi Omega
  CNU's theatre honor fraternity

• Ballroom Dance Society at CNU
  We teach members from all backgrounds how to dance all kinds of ballroom styles.

• CNU Dance Company
  Student-run dance initiative at Christopher Newport University. A mix of peer-led and guest-led dance classes for everyone to enjoy the art of dance!

• CNU Tonight
  A sketch comedy club that puts on free comedy shows every semester

• Drama Deck
  We provide students, regardless of major or year, with theatrical opportunities. We intend to provide a safe, open, and encouraging environment for students, young directors, actors, and designers alike, to create new experiences and bring their ideas to the stage.

• Extreme Measures A Cappella
  Coed A Cappella Group

• For the Love of Color Guard
  A co-ed service sorority whose main goal is to improve the color guard programs in and around the CNU area.

• Hypnotic Control
  Hip-Hop dance club

• Improv @ CNU
  Improvisational comedy performance group

• K-pop Choreography
  Coed dance and music-based club focused on Korean Pop Culture Club

• Kappa Kappa Psi
  A co-ed music service fraternity, primarily working within the CNU music department.

• Line Dance Club
  A campus community where anyone can learn line dances while building friendships.

• Music Production Song Writing
  It's about making music with things like FL Studio or Logic Pro.

• National Association for Music Education
  Our organization fosters the ability to bond over music education.

• Newport Pearls
  CNU's premier all-female acapella group!

• Nu Kappa Epsilon
  Coed Music Service Sorority

• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
  Social Men's Music Fraternity

• Spin Club
  A club dedicated to teaching color guard and competing in the AIA and WGI circuits.

• Take Note A Cappella
  Treble voice competitive a cappella group

• Trebled Youth
  Coed a cappella group

• University Sounds
  Coed a cappella group

• Alpha Phi Omega
  A national, gender inclusive/co-ed service fraternity founded on the principles of leadership, friendship, and service, aiming to develop members through community involvement and leadership opportunities.

• American Red Cross Club
  We bring awareness to donating blood and its benefits, and host blood drives every month.

• Bluebird Gap Farm Club
  A service club for Bluebird Gap Farm volunteers

• Captain's Emergency Response Organization
  Emergency Response Club

• Captains' Connections
  Service-led student organization focused on building relationships with Newport News public schools.

• Craft for a Cause
  Volunteer club making crafts for local in-need organizations.

• Family Focus at CNU
  Coed service club

• Global Medical Brigades
  We are a student-led organization dedicated to advancing global health equity through sustainable medical outreach, education, and community empowerment.

• Golden Hearts
  Service club for volunteering in local nursing homes

• Habitat For Humanity
  Service organization

• Homelessness Outreach Made Easy
  HOME provides support, resources, donations, and volunteers for local community-partner homeless shelters, in order to make the unhoused community members of Newport News feel respected, supported, and safer.

• Newport News Pen Pals Club
  The Newport News Pen Pals Club is an organization where CNU students can write letters with elementary-age students in Newport News.

• Planned Parenthood Generation Action at CNU
  Service organization branch of Planned Parenthood

• Serve the City Club
  We are a nonprofit service organization dedicated to doing acts of kindness for those in need.

• Special Olympics Gymnastics
  Provides volunteer opportunities with Special Olympics NN

• Student Basic Needs Coalition
  To develop leaders that share our vision to advocate for financially inclusive education systems at the campus, state, and federal levels.

• Students for Life at Christopher Newport University
  Pro-life club with an emphasis on service, activism, and training.

• Student Sustainability Commission
  Coed commission that promotes sustainability projects and education on campus

• Surfrider Club
  Our club is a service organization focused on keeping our coastline, beaches, and environment clean. We host group events that promote our club and bonding for participants.

• Teacher's Aide Club
  Coed, service-oriented club dedicated to addressing the teacher shortage crisis by volunteering in local classrooms and supporting educators in our community.

• Where is the Line
  Service club dedicated to education and awareness of sexual assault

• All the Way
  Organization for Content Creators

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  Mental Health Awareness Club

• Association for Computing Machinery
  The ACM is a student organization that promotes advancing computing as a science and profession. Our goal is to find ways to use computers and technology to better others. We apply class-taught concepts into resume-worthy projects.

• Astronomy Club
  Fostering a student-wide interest and participation in activities related to astronomical events

• Baking Club
  A safe space to meet others and learn about the wonders of baking.

• Bejeweled Beads
  A jewelry-making club open to all students.

• Board Games at CNU
  Low-stress social club creating a community of students who love to play board games!

• Captains Consulting
  Working with small businesses

• Captains Skate Club
  Skateboarders who like to maintain a social environment to encourage the development of skateboarding on campus.

• Captains' Educational Enrichment Fund
  A student-run non-profit organization, managing two stock portfolios

• Captains Workshop
  Manufacturing/3D printing club

• Car & Motorcycle Club
  Car enthusiasts who plan events for local motorsports outings.

• Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions to Recreate Girls
  Women's Health + Wellness Community

• Coloring Club
  Coloring inside and outside to reduce stress.

• Disney Club
  This club will gather to play games, sing karaoke, bake Disney-themed foods, watch Disney films, and more. In addition to regular meetings, we will have special events such as attending new Disney films, Disney on Ice, and holiday parties.

• Dungeons and Dragons Club
  Tabletop role-playing game club

• Film Club
  Film discussion club

• Garden Life Club
  Gardening and nature club that works on the CNU gardens

• Her Campus
  National magazine with a focus on writing, social media, member wellness, and interpersonal relationships.

• Hurling Club at CNU
  Special interest sports club focused on the Irish sport of Hurling

• Knights of the Force
  We engage in lightsaber combat and choreography.

• Men's Mental Awareness
  The purpose of this organization is to raise awareness, offer support, and build a strong community, while breaking down the stigma around men seeking help regarding their mental health. Men’s Mental Awareness achieves this through meetings, guest speakers, events, and collaborations with local organizations.

• Minority Association of Pre-health Students
  Pre-Health club that emphasizes diversity and opportunities in healthcare

• Morgan's Message
  Organization striving to end the stigma surrounding mental health in student-athletes.

• Offline Club
  Club promoting digital wellness by helping students disconnect from their screens and reconnect with the real world

• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club
  Club to assist pre-PT and pre-OT students in getting into graduate physical and occupational therapy programs

• PLP Student Advisory Board
  Our mission is to create a bridge between the interests and needs of President’s Leadership Program (PLP) students and the PLP staff by advising program actions, advocating on behalf of students, creating recommendations for PLP initiatives, and developing student-centered events.

• Pokémon Go Club
  Club that provides students who love playing Pokémon Go a community where they can feel free to hang out and talk to other people who also play Pokémon Go around our beautiful campus

• Real Estate Club
  Club for those interested in real estate as a profession or for personal interest

• Smash Ultimate @ CNU
  Coed video game club

• Sports Medicine Club
  Coed club focused on shadowing athletic trainers for CNU sports teams

• Student Sustainability Commission
  Coed commission that promotes sustainability projects and education on campus

• Survivor Club
  Organization that recreates the CBS TV show

• Turning Point USA
  Conservative organization that promotes free speech and limited government

• Unmanned Aerial Systems at CNU
  The UAS team researches, builds, and flies drones.

• Writer's Syndicate
  A coed club that meets weekly to promote writing amongst students.

• Young Democratic Socialists of America at CNU
  Political activism and educational organization