Special Interest

The purpose and goal of this club is to have a way for those interested in dancing to express their abilities through creative choreography produced by the club members while also having fun.

The Aspiring Composers and Lyricists Club promotes the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for providing a platform for songwriters around the campus to enhance creative practice through a songwriting club. The group supports members in reaching their musical potential in Monmouth’s rising music culture and provides opportunities for performing new works, developing, and enhancing artistry skills, along with encouraging collaboration.

The purpose of the Astronomy Club shall be:

1. To promote the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for the field of astronomy.
2. To provide and support the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University.
3. To offer an opportunity for practical and realistic experience in related professions.
4. To foster social connections among Monmouth University students of any major through a common scientific interest.

Best Buddies at Monmouth University strives for inclusion in building friendships between students with and without disabilities in creating lasting friendships on campus and around the Monmouth University community.

The purpose of the Ceramics Club shall be:

1. To promote the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for ceramic art.
2. To provide and support the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University.
3. To offer an opportunity for practical and realistic experience in related professions.

The purpose of College Democrats is to bring together students to promote and discuss political issues and awareness on Monmouth University’s campus; and to involve students in Democratic political circles on the local, state, and federal levels. The College Democrats utilize media resources on campus to engage the Monmouth community in political discussion (i.e. radio, podcasts, debates), and the club engages the Monmouth community in political activism.

The purpose of the College Republicans is to make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party among members of the campus and community, aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government, encourage and assist in the organization and active functioning of the Republican Party at local, state and national levels, and develop political skills and leadership abilities among students as preparation for future service by them to the Party and Community.

Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating, volunteering for, and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society.

The Dungeons and Dragons Club teaches members the fundamentals of Dungeons and Dragons, provides a space to promote creativity and socialization among members, and offers resources to members to run their own campaigns and games in a safe space.

The mission of this organization is to provide members the best opportunity to make a difference and develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free enterprise. Enactus focuses on improving the quality of life and standard of living for members of its community through educating others about the five Enactus education topics: market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and business ethics.

The purpose of First to Fly is to provide students with a support system and to help them become involved on campus by joining various groups or organizations that are of interest to them, and to help students utilize provided resources to take advantage of mentoring programs and departments/ programs designed to assist in becoming a successful college student. The club encourages students communicating their experiences by sharing their thoughts and feelings with peers in hopes that it will help students’ long-term transition to college life.

The purpose of HI it to provide a collaborative and creative student media experience and to provide members access to the available technical resources. It will encourage members to learn innovative technologies and produce digital projects in relation to their interests.

The purpose of HSA is to establish a community of people whose collective goals is to attain excellence within higher education. HSA will create an intellectual forum for academically motivated students to engage in challenging discourse and/or activities related to contemporary social issues.

The purpose of the ILA is to provide an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to become part of the leading advocacy group for worldwide literacy, to facilitate literacy connections with Monmouth University’s greater community, to foster lifelong reading, and to reach out and support literacy development initiatives for children of any age.

The purpose of the Love Blue Monmouth shall be to promote the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for taking care of the beach and coastal environment. To promote sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. To provide and support the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University. To offer an opportunity for practical and realistic experience through growing leadership skills, business and financial skills, and related science fields.

The purpose of Model UN is to help Monmouth University students become more aware of global issues and to enable students to study abroad for internships. Membership is open to all currently enrolled full-time students of any major or minor.

The purpose of the Monmouth Gamers United Club is to encourage socialization of Monmouth students through the common interest of video games, board games, and card games, to promote campus wide gaming tournaments and to organize club trips to local gaming conventions.

Membership in the Monmouth University Pep Band is open to all registered Monmouth students. Members must be in good academic standing. The Pep Band works hand-in-hand with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, the Athletics Department, Student Government, and the Cheerleading Squad, in its efforts to promote and support the activities and events sponsored at Monmouth University.

The purpose of MU Players Club is to enhance the talent and skills of students in a friendly theater environment.

The Music Alliance has the mission to create a community of musicians and likeminded individuals where the common goal is to develop and promote each artist whom may become a part of our Alliance to the best of our combined abilities.

The purpose of the Outdoors Club is to promote the growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal of nature through the various activities we sponsor. Activities may include hiking, raring, camping, surfing, and more.

The purpose of the Recreational Tennis Club shall be:

1. To promote the growth, understanding, awareness and appeal for gaining tennis skills, strong athletic foundation, and fostering great connections between club members.
2. To provide and support the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University.
3. To promote friendly tennis competition amongst club members and advance competitive skills.

The purpose of Sea Sharps is to give members of the student body an outlet to perform a cappella music at concerts and to compete in a cappella competitions.

The Senior Class strives to make sure that the seniors of Monmouth University make their last year their best one yet. By organizing activities such as the Senior Class gift fundraiser and Senior Week, the organization finds creative activities for their class to enjoy throughout the year.

The Snowriders Club is open to all Monmouth students who are academically in good standing. The Snowriders plan skiing and snowboarding trips and hold meetings on a regular basis during the course of each semester.

The purpose of the Spikeball Club is to promote growth, understanding awareness and appeal for spikeball. To provide and support the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University and to offer a fun and recreational opportunity for students.

SAA is a service organization encouraged by the Office of Alumni Affairs to provide a link between current students and alumni through a structured format of activities and events. SAA holds regular meetings each semester and can be found on the Monmouth University website.

The purpose of SAGE is to promote and protect the right of women and girls nationally and internationally, to have access to education and opportunities, provide an opportunity for students to work at educating, and supporting the need for education for girls worldwide. Raise awareness about gender-based discrimination, violence against women, and how education can help society combat such issues.

The Study Abroad Club is an organization set up to promote growth, understanding, awareness, and appeal for studying abroad while in college, for those who are interested in studying abroad or traveling, as well as for those who have returned from or have been involved with studying abroad or traveling.

The purpose of the Surf Club is to create a fun and safe environment for all people with a passion for surfing and body boarding where they can interact with one another and develop their skills, to promote growth and enjoyment of the healthy wholesome sports of surfing and body boarding by encouraging new participants and new spectators.

The purpose of the Transfer Hawks Club shall be to provide assistance for an adjustment in education and surroundings at Monmouth University. To provide a comfortable and engaging environment for transfer students to create new relationships amongst their peers and advisors. To offer a mentorship program to connect transfer students with fellow Monmouth transfer students from around their town or previous school

The purpose of the Veterans’ Association is to promote growth, understanding, awareness, and charity for all veterans attending Monmouth University. The club raises awareness among the members of the MU community of the contribution’s veterans have, can, and will make. The club also supports the co-curricular experience at Monmouth University.