If a Freshman Interest Group is not for you, check out these opportunities for engagement at Mizzou.
MU Engage
Search more than 800 organizations, student services, fraternities & sororities, and more. Use keywords for your various interests under the All Groups section to learn more and join. Visit MU Engage >
Center for Student Involvement
Located on the upper level of the Student Center, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is Mizzou’s hub for student organizations, where curiosity meets community and investigation becomes expertise.
Undergraduate Research
All Mizzou students can participate in research with a faculty mentor to begin building their careers in anything from science to art. The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find and apply for undergraduate research opportunities.
Service Learning
Looking for engaging coursework? Try a Service Learning (SL) class for hands-on learning experiences. Learn more about your local community, make new connections, and tackle social inequalities firsthand. SL courses are usually recommended after your first semester, but ask your advisor or visit servicelearning.missouri.edu to learn more about some of the general education courses offered.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center on Lowry Mall is home to the Writing Center, Learning Center, Career Center, Discovery Center, Office of Service Learning, Office of First-Generation Initiatives, Center for Academic Success and Excellence, TRiO Student Success Services and more. Using these resources your freshman year can greatly improve your experience at Mizzou. Find out how the Student Success Center can help you.
Career Services
In addition to visiting the MU Career Center, get assistance from offices specific to your academic interests:
- Arts & Science Career Development
- Business Career Services
- College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) Career Services
- Education & Human Development Career Services
- Engineering Career Services
- Health Sciences Career Services
- Law Career Development Office
- Textile and Apparel Management (TAM) Career Services
- Truman School of Government & Public Affairs Career Services
Funding and Support
- Fellowships fund study, research, or teaching in the U.S. or abroad. Mizzou’s Office of Global and National Fellowships has five awards that freshmen commonly apply for.
- The MU Honors College welcomes applications from current Mizzou students. Learn how to apply >
Interest-Based Opportunities
Explore these recommendations specific to your interests:
Whether you’re interested in Animal Science, Natural Resources, Sports Management or Storm Chasers, check out the services, clubs and organizations offered by the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR).
Animal Science
- Jumpstart your career path with the help of these programs: Med Opp Advising Office, Office of Global and National Fellowships, MU Honors College
- PSYCH 2830 – Human Animal Companionship is offered in the Fall and Animal Science 2140 – Companion Animals is offered in the Spring. Both service learning courses allow students to venture out into the community and work directly with animal-focused nonprofits. Ask your advisor or visit missouri.givepulse.com to learn about the nonprofits you can serve with.
Storm Chasers
- Consider joining Mizzou Meteorology and Mizzou Women in Meteorology. For a list of all your options, visit CAFNR Student Clubs & Organizations.
Art , Design, and Art History
Try these searching these recommended organizations on MU Engage: Comedy Wars, Creative Writing Club, Fiber Arts Club, Missouri University Clay Klub (MUCK), Mizzou Architecture and Design Association. Find each club on their social media accounts and try out an event!
Film & Digital Storytelling
Try these searching these recommended organizations on MU Engage: Digital Storytelling Club and MU Documentary Club.
Check out this extensive list of business-related student organizations.
Accounting
- Search for the Association of Accounting Students on MU Engage and attend a meeting!
Economics & Social Problems
- Consider joining the University of Missouri Economics Society or Undergraduate Women in Economics. Learn more about these orgs on MU Engage.
Consider joining Kappa Delta Pi honor society for future teachers.
View a list of computer science and engineering-related student organizations.
For those interested in Communications, consider joining Intercollegiate Communication Organization of Mizzou (iCOM) and Lambda Pi Eta.
- Join the student-run org First-Gen Tigers, which provides community and support — including social events — for students who identify as the first in their family to pursue a four-year college degree.
- TRiO Student Support Services welcomes applications from students who are first-generation college students, have a documented disability or low income. Learn about the free benefits and apply.
- Try these searching these recommended organizations on MU Engage and consider joining: Global Professionals and UM Global Brigades
- View relevant resources at the Legion of Black Collegians and their Umbrella Organizations
MedOpp Advising Office provides pre-professional advising for pre-medical (allopathic and osteopathic), pre-dental, pre-optometry, pre-podiatry, pre-physician assistant, pre-physical therapy, and pre-occupational therapy students at Mizzou.
Discovering Science: Biology
Consider joining Beta Beta Beta — Biological Honors Society (search on MU Engage).
Discovering Science: Biochemistry
Consider joining The Biochemistry Club of the University of Missouri (search on MU Engage).
Health Sciences
View an extensive list of health sciences-related student organizations.
Medical Careers, Pre-Medicine and Honors Pre-Medicine
Consider these joining these organizations: Pre-Medical Society, MU Pre-Medical Scholars, MU Future Physicians of America. View these orgs on MU Engage.
Nursing
- Explore International Programs, from Study Abroad to Center for English Language Learning, Asian Affairs Center and more.
Check out this an extensive list of journalism-related student clubs and organizations.
If you’re interested in Sports Journalism, consider Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) at Mizzou and Association for Women in Sports Media at Missouri.
For those interested in government and leadership, consider joining ASUM: Associated Students of the University of Missouri, Missouri Students Association (MSA), Residence Halls Association (RHA), University of Missouri Economics Society. Learn more about these orgs on MU Engage.
Explore these social justice resources and centers.
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