Get involved at Montco!
With over 30 clubs and organizations at Montco, it is easy to get involved.
Enthusiastic about environmental sustainability? Into technology or writing? We’ve got clubs devoted to them. We also have a Student Veterans Organization, a student newspaper called The Montgazette, a student radio station called Montco Radio, and dozens of other organizations that connect you with like-minded peers.
Looking to start your own club or have questions? Contact Student Life at getinvolved@51jiyangshi.com!
Frequently Asked Questions
What clubs are offered at Montco?
We have clubs covering a variety of interests, including:
- Art & Literature Magazine
- Astro Club
- Black Student Union (BSU)
- Codebreakers
- Communicating Arts Production Group (CAP-G)
- Dungeons & Dragons/Table Top Gaming
- Fashion Club
- Fellowship at Montco (The)
- Film Society
- Honor's Club
- International Club
- Liberal Studies Club
- Montco Radio
- The Montgazette
- Musical Theatre Club
- Muslim Student Association
- One Accord
- Rotaract Club, Blue Bell
- Rotaract Club, Pottstown
- Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA)
- Society of Science
- String Club
- Student Engineering Association (SEA)
- Sustainability Club
- Timeless Creations Photography Club
Please note, club and organization availability may vary from semester to semester due to student interest. To get in touch with club leaders, and view upcoming events, currently-enrolled students can log in and browse Montco Connect.
To learn more about ways to get involved at Montco, email Student Life at getinvolved@51jiyangshi.com.
How do I start a club?
- Develop a name and constitution for your club (a sample constitution can be provided)
- Gather at least four currently-enrolled Montco students to become members
- Find a faculty member who is able to serve as the club’s advisor
- Submit a New Club Request Form
Once steps 1 through 4 are complete, the Office of Student Life will review your proposal, check requirements of proposed officers and seek the approval of the proposed advisor.
After registration is completed and approved, the club will be registered and added to Montco Connect.
Why should I get involved?
Not only are clubs a great way to have fun and make lasting friendships, but they are also designed to help you with career readiness skills from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA).
According to a recent study*, 92 percent of hiring managers agree that candidates with strong soft skills are increasingly important. By joining a club at Montco it is likely that you will be exposed, and be able to enhance, many of the following critical skills needed for employment including:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Program & Project Management
- Information Management
- Personal Growth & Development
*LinkedIn Global Talent Trends Report
What is the Student Government Association (SGA)?
The Student Government Association (SGA) acts as a liaison to the College community on behalf of the student body by:
- Listening to and, when appropriate, acting upon the suggestions and concerns
- Acting in the students’ best interests when participating in the development of College policies
- Representing the student body on committees and at College events
- Distributing allocated Activity Fee funds to active and approved student clubs and/or programming requests as outlined in the Student Life Handbook
