Social Clubs and Organizations

Cultural Clubs

  • ASA - The Asian Student Association. asa@newhaven.edu
  • BSU - The Black Student Union was founded at UNH in 1978. Comprised of various ethnic groups and races, the BSU welcomes all. bsu@newhaven.edu
  • CSA - The Caribbean Student Association is geared at implementing the need to celebrate Caribbean culture and heritage. Our goal is to educate fellow colleagues about the importance of the Caribbean. csa@newhaven.edu 
  • ISA - The International Student Association founded more than 20 years ago to give international students a voice in student government as well as an opportunity to add diversity to campus events and activities. isa@newhaven.edu
  • LASA - The Latin American Student Association educates the university on the beauty of the Latin American Culture through various educational, artistic, and unique events. lasa@newhaven.edu

Professional Clubs

  • ACJA - The American Criminal Justice Association is professional organization that brings people together who are interested in different aspects of the criminal justice field. ACJA@newhaven.edu
  • ALD - Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society is a freshman honor society whose membership hinges on a 3.5 GPA. ald@newhaven.edu
  • ASID - American Society of Interior Designers is an organization supporting the transition from college to the professional field of interior design. ASID@newhaven.edu
  • A-Team - We give tours to prospective students and their families, seven days a week on a volunteer basis.  We sponsor three open houses throughout the school year, and also take part in various Accepted Students Days in the spring semester. a-team@newhaven.edu
  • Communication Club - We consist of students from all majors who have a strong interest in mass media production. commclub@newhaven.edu
  • Fire Science - We do community service, go on tours, and sponsor guest speakers. fsc@newhaven.edu
  • First Alert - We promote camaraderie among students with an interest in Emergency Medical Service (EMS). firstalert@newhaven.edu
  • FSCC -The Forensic Science and Chemistry Club is a student organization geared towards students interested in academics or occupations in fields related to chemistry and/or forensic science. fscc@newhaven.edu
  • IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers club organizes events which are of a professional interest to engineering students. ieee@newhaven.edu
  • Legal Society - We are for students who have a strong interest in law and legal concepts. legalsociety@newhaven.edu
  • MEISA - The Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association runs music related activities on campus. MEISA also records and promotes musical acts on campus under its label. meisa@newhaven.edu
  • NAACP-  The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's purpose on UNH's campus is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. naacp@newhaven.edu
  • NSBE - The National Society of Black Engineers sets the standards of excellence in providing services to science and engineering students. NSBE-NewHaven@newhaven.edu
  • NSMH - National Society of Minorities in Hospitality is a premiere professional, 100 percent student-run organization that brings students and industry professionals together.  It promotes diversity, multi-cultural appreciation, and career development to students pursuing a future in the hospitality industry or service economy. NSMH@newhaven.edu
  • Psychology Club - Our purpose is to provide opportunities to socialize and to develop students’ interests in the science and profession of psychology. psychologyclub@newhaven.edu    
  • SAAC - Student Athlete Advisory Council is a committee made up of student athletes assembled to provide insight on the student athlete experience. saac@newhaven.edu
  • SADHA - Student American Dental Hygienist Association is an organization for students in the Dental Hygiene Program. sadha@newhaven.edu
  • SHPE - Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers encourages Hispanics to join engineering and promotes high standards of academic excellence. shpe@newhaven.edu
  • Sports Industry Club - We serve as a liaison for sports management students.  This club broadens students’ horizons about the business of sports and industry. sportsindustryclub@newhaven.edu
  • USGA - Undergraduate Student Government Association
  • Victimology Club - We give students the opportunity to learn more about this area of Criminal Justice. Victimology@newhaven.edu

Religious Clubs

  • AFC - Ambassadors for Christ is a branch of Campus Crusaders for Christ on a mission to spread God’s word to the world. They are dedicated to building up disciplines for Christ, while providing a comfortable atmosphere for every student to discuss and understand what it truly means to be a Christian. afc@newhaven.edu
  • Hillel Club - We are an organization that promotes the Jewish religion. Hillel@newhaven.edu
  • RUF - Reformed University Fellowship is a national organization that reaches students for Christ and equips students to serve their community. ruf@newhaven.edu

Special Interests Clubs

  • 5-6-7-8 - We are a new dance team that promotes different styles of dance to the members and the UNH community. 5678DanceTeam@newhaven.edu
  • Anime Club - AnimeClub@newhaven.edu
  • Biology Club - BiologyClub@newhaven.edu
  • Charger Pep Band - We were started in 1997. If you can play an instrument, we’re interested. If you can play it loud, you have to join. pepband@newhaven.edu
  • College Democrats – We promote and discuss topics relating to the Democratic Party. CollegeDemocrats@newhaven.edu  
  • College Republicans - We promote and discuss topics relating to the Republican Party.  CollegeRepublicans@newhaven.edu
  • Elm City Theater Company - We are a completely student-run theater performance group.  Our goal is to bring high-quality Theater to campus, created by students for students. ElmCityTheater@newhaven.edu
  • EMANON Dance Club - The EMANON Dance Club is known as no name backwards.  It was created for all university students that have an interest in dancing.  EMANON has performed at basketball games, Dance Showcases, and the Alumni Ball. emanondancecrew@newhaven.edu
  • ERA - Equal Rights Alliance has a mission to diversify the UNH campus. We strive to increase acceptance of alternate lifestyles, races, and human rights. EqualRightsAlliance@newhaven.edu
  • Frisbee Club - We promote and encourage the sport of Frisbee. frisbeeclub@newhaven.edu
  • Gaming Club - We welcome all to gather and play various types of games, including board, video, card, tile, and table games. gamingclub@newhaven.edu
  • Harmonies - We provide an opportunity for members of the university to connect with one another through A cappella singing in an environment that is friendly. unhharmonies@newhaven.edu  
  • Lacrosse Club - We operate as a club sport and compete with other schools in the area. lacrosseclub@newhaven.edu
  • Marine Biology Club - MarineBiologyClub@newhaven.edu
  • Paintball Club - We are a group of students that plan paintball trips for the campus. UNHPaintball@newhaven.edu
  • PIRO - Paranormal Investigations and Research Organization is dedicated to the understanding and study of the supernatural. piro@newhaven.edu
  • Pride - Formally known as the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Straight Alliance, Pride is dedicated to educating students on the topics of sexual orientation, sexual equality, and safe sex practices; and, to promoting the university’s anti-discrimination policy. UNHPride@newhaven.edu
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Club - sffc@newhaven.edu
  • Scuba Club - We train students in scuba while informing students about upcoming classes and promoting appreciation for the underwater environment. UNHscuba@newhaven.edu
  • SMILE - Students Making an Impact in Their Living Environment is a community-service based organization. They volunteer at local soup kitchens, charity walks, and special projects as well as many on and off campus activities. smile@newhaven.edu
  • Step Team - unhstepteam@newhaven.edu 
  • Surf/Ski/Snowboard - We are a club for those who have an interest in learning, and those already involved in surfing, skating, and snowboarding. SurfSkiSnowboard@newhaven.edu
  • WNHU 88.7 - is the University of New Haven's noncommercial, FCC-licensed FM radio station broadcasting from Maxcy Hall.  Daily operations are maintained by a departmental general manager, student station managers, and a staff comprised of undergraduate students, community volunteers, and faculty members. WNHU's signal emanates from the main campus at a frequency of 88.7 at a power of 1,700 watts and extends nearly thirty miles in every direction, reaching practically all of southern Connecticut Long Island. WNHU’s programming is also available as streaming audio online at www.wnhu.net. To get involved and volunteer, please visit the station’s website, www.wnhu.net, or visit the studios on campus in the basement of Maxcy Hall. Contact Us wnhu@newhaven.edu

  • Wrestling Club - We teach the basics of wrestling in order to improve skills while also competing against other schools. WrestlingClubUNH@newhaven.edu

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