Getting Involved

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Student organizations, leadership programs, events, athletics, and recreation give our students fun experiences bringing deep, long-lasting social bonds.

Student organizations, leadership programs, events, athletics, and recreation give our students fun experiences bringing deep, long-lasting social bonds.

Wondering How You'll Fit In?

Not to worry! There are so many opportunities and ways to participate and stay engaged at RIC.

Nick Garvey


“I joined the cybersecurity and computer science clubs, I was a teaching assistant in the GenCyber camp and tutor. There are so many ways to get involved.”

-Nick Garvey ’22, Computer Science Major with Cybersecurity and Web Design Minors

 

Student Organizations

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From Gaming to Information Security, Pride Alliance to Hip Hop Dance - we say that there's a club for everyone at RIC. And somehow, if you don't find what you're looking for, we're here to help you start a new club of your own.

Greek Life

If you're wondering whether you should participate in Greek Life, it's important to understand what you'll get out of it. Leadership, scholarship, service, and friendship for life are some of the many benefits of joining a Greek organization.

Student Community Government

Student Community Government (SCG) is the voice of RIC students - effecting change wherever and whenever the student body calls for it. SCG also recognizes and funds student organizations, allowing for engaging campus events year-round. 

So Much to do Outside the Classroom

Grow in so many ways as a member of the Rhode Island College community.

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Our Greek Life members tend to have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate.
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Campus Events

We want you to have as many opportunities to meet other students as possible. We offer events of all kinds throughout the academic year, with so many scheduled for the start of the year – when forming new friendships is key. Welcome Weeks, outdoor movies, karaoke, and Homecoming Alumni & Family Weekend are just some of our fall activities.

Leadership Development, Service, and Volunteering

Many of these programs start even before classes, allowing you to develop new skills, make campus improvements, and give to others all while making new friends.

Athletics

A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a charter member of the Little East Conference, RIC Athletics is growing in participation, popularity and success every year.

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2025 Championships

  • Men’s Tennis – Conference Champions
  • Women’s Gymnastics – 5th at Nationals
  • Women’s Basketball – Conference Co-Champions
  • Women’s Cross Country – Individual Conference Champion
  • Women’s Indoor Track & Field – Individual Conference Champion
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Recreation

If you’d rather stay active without competing, RIC’s Recreation Center has you covered. Enjoy a 5-lane indoor track, 35,000-square-foot fitness center, 10,000-square-foot pool, and basketball and volleyball courts. Outside, you’ll find a baseball complex, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, and an outdoor track — everything you need to stay fit and have fun.

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Questions About Involvement?

Student Engagement & Leadership Development

Student Engagement & Leadership Development manages and supports a diverse assortment of co-curricular programming, student organizations, community service initiatives, and leadership development opportunities.