As we head into the new academic year, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all returning students as well as new students to WSU. The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development (OSILD) along with the student organizations have been busy planning some great events for the campus this year and we look forward to meeting all of our new Lancers soon!
As we started to come out of the pandemic last fall, we noticed many students were interested in connecting to others on campus in ways that they hadn’t in the previous two years because of COVID. Many students challenged themselves to step out of the rooms, cars and comfort zones to put themselves out there whether it be in class or getting involved in activities on campus. Connecting to others at WSU is so important for many reasons including positive mental health, networking and having fun. OSILD is there to assist students in making those connections across campus, especially outside of the classroom. We offer many opportunities for students to meet one another and make some lasting connections on campus and beyond graduation through participation in student organizations and leadership programs. There are approximately 45 active student organizations for students to get involved in. From major programming groups, cultural organizations, major specific groups and club sports, there is something for everyone.
Our most important event of the year for students to explore the different student organizations is our annual Club Kick Off as part of Welcome Week, which will be held on Wednesday, September 14th from 11am to 2pm outside of the Student Center. This event features tables from all student organizations and gives students the opportunity to explore the many options of involvement that we currently offer. If a student is interested in starting up a group, the process is easy to start an organization and we are happy to walk anyone through the steps!
Please check out our complete list of student organizations on our website. Also, for a complete list of our leadership offerings, please visit our leadership programs page. For the most up to date information on events, keep an eye on your email for weekly notifications and follow us on Instagram @wsu_osild. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to email us at studentinvolvement@worcester.edu and we would be happy to talk with you about all of the opportunities offered through our office.
Best of luck to all students this year and we look forward to meeting you all soon!
