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Student Organizations Overview
Any student who seeks membership in fraternities, sororites, clubs and other organizied groups on the campus must meet the scholastic standards of the University before approval and admission into such organizations. The University encourages participation in such activities as those listed below:
General Organizations
Clubs, activities and organizations in which the membership is not restricted because of registration in a particular department are considered general organizations. Participation in these groups is voluntary. Programs may be national or local in scope.
• The Student Government Association at Bethune-Cookman University is the student governing body in matters pertaining to the common interests of the students.
• The Men's Senate and Administrative Body is comprised of men of the University. (The executive boards of the Senates serve to hear disciplinary cases.)
• The Women's Senate and Administrative Body is comprised of women of the University.(The executive boards of the Senates serve to hear disciplinary cases.)
• 'Voice of the Wildcat' newspaper is the school's publication which reflects the University life and activities of the students
• The B-Cean is the University's annual yearbook to which students have an opportunity to contribute
• Performing groups include the (a) marching, stage, and concert bands, (b) Concert Chorale, (c) Tra-C-Dram, (d) Orchesis Dance Ensemble, (e) Inspirational Gospel Choir, and (f) cheerleaders.
Major Area Clubs
Major area clubs are organizations designed to give students an opportunity to help interpret the broader educational implications in a given field of study and to gain professional perspectives. Some of these clubs are affiliated with national organizations.
Religions Organizations
The Religious Life Fellowship is an organization charged with the creation and promotion of all religious activities on the campus, and is drawn from both students and faculty-staff members who represent a cross-section of denominations and faiths. Other religious organizations include the Pre-Seminarian Club, the YMCA, and the YWCA.
Fraternal Organizations
The Fraternal Organizations are International Greek Letter organizations which have established chapters on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University:
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Gamma Tau Chapter
• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Delta Beta Chapter
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Delta Alpha Chapter
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. - Gamma Theta Chapter
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Omicron Epsilon Chapter
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Beta Upsilon Chapter
• Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Beta Eta Chapter
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Mu Beta Chapter
• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity,Inc - Beta Chi Chapter
Honor Societies
Honor Societies are those whose memberships are determined on the basis of merit and scholastic achievement.
Service and Social Organizations
These organizations are those whose memberships are determined on the basis of service. A grade point average of 2.8 is required to partcipate in service and social organizations. Honor socities have their own regulations; however, to join a fraternity or sorority, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 as established under rules of the Greek Letter Advisory Council of the University. Membership Intake and initiation may take place only at perscribed times during the school year.
Each student organization and activity must be registerd in the Office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs with a copy of the charter and a list of the names of the current oficers on file. Permission must be obtained from the administration of the University to start a new organization on the campus. Organizations must select three members of the faculty and/or staff from which the Administration of the university appoints the official sponsors. Each organization must have at least two sponsors.
To participate in extracurricular activities or performing groups representing Bethune-Cookman University, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above and a minimum course load of twelve semester hours.
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