To be recognized by the University, a student organization must have an advisor selected from university faculty-staff membership and a constitution approved by the Student Government Association (SGA). Once approved the club/organization may apply for funding through the Student Budget Committee (SBC).

Click here to access the updated Student Organization Manual for recognized UPT student organizations.  

Student Organizations can access many of the frequently used forms by clicking here.

Currently the following are recognized student organizations at UPT:

Alpha Omega Campus Fellowship A student group under the guidance of community ministries, this club provides activities and fellowship opportunities to foster spiritual growth.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Tom Newcombe at 827-3665.

Biology and Health Sciences Club Engages students interested in biology and the health sciences field.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Nancy Tress at extension 4412.

Cheerleaders The mission of this team of students is to encourage the athletic teams at UPT.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Holly Seefried by emailing her at seefried@pitt.edu.

Chemistry Club This group of students work with the chemistry department to extend their chemistry activities outside the classroom and more in-depth.  Any student presently enrolled or who has been enrolled in a chemistry course is invited to join this club.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Ping Furlan at extension 4425.

Commuter Student Association Assists the commuter students in academic pursuits and promotes participation in campus activities.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Kim Roser at extension 4467.

Diversity Club The outreach of this group is to explore ethnic backgrounds of the University and to bring all students together to understand everyone's heritage. For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Charles Choo at extension 4413.

Society of United Gamers is to amalgamate those who display the burning desire for gaming and all things game related.  Games include board games, card games, tabletops games, role playing games, computer games and console games.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Jon Serra at extension 4435.

Gospel Choir is an organization of students who comes together to sing gospel music of any chance or opportunity that is given.  The UPT Gospel Choir exists for persons to up lift and glorify through song. For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Erica Altomare at extension 4430.

Student Organization of the UPT Nursing Program is to unify the members and to encourage them to work collectively as a group to promote professional, social, educational, and cultural issues that are central to the professional development of student nurses.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Karen Sumoske at extension 4426.

Paintball Club Recreational group that establishes times for students involved in the club to play paintball off campus.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Erica Altomare at extension 4430.

Phi Theta Kappa A national honor society recognizing academic achievement among students in two-year colleges, it also promotes service and leadership by its members - who must maintain a 3.5 GPA.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Dr. Erica Altomare at extension 4430.

Physics and Engineering Club A club to get individuals interested in physics and engineering.  For more information, contact the organization's advisors, Dr. Charles Choo at extension 4413 or Dr. Saeed Dubas at extension 5672.

Student Activities Board The SAB is the primary programming organization at UPT and book entertainment, host entertainers, and publicize events. SAB is a member of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). The office is located in SU 204.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Stephanie Thomas at extension 4455.

Student Government Association Provides a forum for student input into decisions affecting student life. SGA monitors expenditures of student activities fees.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Jeff Schneider at extension 4469 or Dr. Herb Kitson at extension 4433.

SIFE Established to encourage interest in the areas of economics and the business profession and related activities.  This group also competes each spring in the regional SIFE Competition in Cleveland, OH. For more information, contact the organization's advisors, Melanie Anderson at extension 4415 or Sue Patton at extension 5570..

Student Physical Therapy Association The SPTA promotes personal and professional growth while encouraging learning and involvement in healthcare. Membership is available to all students registered in the PTA Program.  For more information, contact the organization's advisor at extension 4445.

Travel Club The organization exposes its members to travel and new places.  Members are encouraged to participate in the trip to Nicaragua during Spring Break by enrolling in the Anthropology course. For more information, contact the organization's advisor, Natalie Uhl at extension 5507.

For more information please contact the Office of Student Activities by phone at 814-827-4455 or via email at uptstu@pitt.edu.