Joining a club or student organization is a great way to get involved on campus, meet new people and develop leadership experience! Many student organizations have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in your field of study. If you are interested in joining a club at Virginia Western, contact the faculty advisor listed with the club information.
Honors societies recognize students based on academic excellence and achievement. Virginia Western recognizes the Honors Societies listed on this page. If you receive an invitation to an honor society that is not listed here and have questions about its legitimacy, please contact the Student Activities Coordinator.
If you would like to start a new club, please contact the Student Activities Office in the Student Life Center S307 (3rd floor) at 540-857-6326 or complete the application form (PDF). You can also email Natasha Lee, Student Activities Coordinator, at nlee@virginiawestern.edu.
Quick Links for Clubs and Organizations
- New Club and Student Organization Application (DOCX)
- Yearly Renewal and Update Form (DOCX)
- Club Requisition Form (PDF)
- Club Requisition Form (XLSX)
- Club Handbook (PDF)
Honor Societies
Phi Theta Kappa
Honor student academic achievement while offering scholarship, service, leadership, and fellowship opportunities. Phi Theta Kappa is the official honor society for 2-year college students.
Sponsors:
Jenifer Kurtz (jkurtz@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7387)
Adam O’Neal (aoneal@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6828)
Kirsten DeVries (kdevries@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6075)
Kappa Beta Delta (Business)
Official National Honor Society for Business students.
Sponsors:
Adam O’Neal (aoneal@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6828)
Brian T. Roberts (broberts@virginiawestern.edu)
Lambda Nu (Radiography)
Official National Honor Society for Radiologic Imaging Sciences. Works alongside the Radiography Club.
Sponsor: Hunter R. Allen, MS, RT(R)(ARRT), EMT-B (hallen@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6223)
Psi Beta (Psychology)
Official National Honors Society for Psychology at 2-year colleges.
Sponsor: Lora Vasiliauskas (lvasiliauskas@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6410)
SALUTE (Military Veterans)
Official National Honors Society for veterans and active-duty military.
Sponsor: Brandon Snead (bsnead@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6680)
Current Clubs at Virginia Western
Accounting Club
A welcoming space for students interested in accounting, including those planning to transfer, pursing the major, or exploring the field. Our purpose is to offer resources and activities that give students meaningful exposure to the accounting profession and support their academic and career development.
Sponsor: Ann Runyon (arunyon@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6212)
Sponsor: Ann Clark (aclark@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6713)
AI/ML Club
An organization promoting machine learning, with a goal of gaining real-world skills working together to build projects and utilize artificial intelligence.
Sponsor: Arnold Yim (ayim@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6543)
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (Student Chapter)
Encourages participation in class activities, including preparing for graduation and board exams. Provides community education and awareness about dental hygiene. Open to students currently enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program.
Sponsor: Colleen McGowan (cmcgowan@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6284)
Armed Forces Student Association
Assists new veterans and armed forces students with adapting to student and civilian life. Provides a positive social environment for new veterans, veterans family members and supporters of veterans.
Sponsor: Brandon Snead (bsnead@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6680)
Art Club
A group for art enthusiasts of all levels to gather, do art, and share space together.
Sponsor: Shantara Alatorre (salatorre@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7385)
Bee Club
This group is for students interested in pollinators, honey bees, agriculture, flowers, and the engagement with people and natural world. Students will work with the campus bee committee and the campus bee hives in a variety of ways including fellowship and educational events.
Sponsor: Jenifer Kurtz (jkurtz@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7387)
Sponsor: Heather Butler (hbutler@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6815)
Sponsor: Mallory White (mwhite@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6409)
Chess Club
Gathers weekly to play chess. All levels welcome.
Sponsor: Arnold Yim (ayim@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6543)
Computer Science Club
Provides students with a group of like-minded individuals and mentors to promote computer science, cybersecurity, and tech. Creates a social environment where students with various levels of technical experiences come together to support and share information with one another.
Sponsor: B Bagby (bbagby@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6230)
Creative Club
The purpose of the organization is to create a community of fellow artists of Virginia Western and enjoy the outdoors.
Sponsor: Brian Sieveking (bsieveking@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7255)
DnD Club
Multiple concurrent DnD sessions. No commitment plot and storyline. Beginner friendly.
Sponsor: George Studtmann (gstudtmann@virginiawestern.edu)
Film Club
Welcoming space for students to come together and enjoy movies. Whether you’re a cinema enthusiast or just looking to unwind and meet new people, the Film Club offers a relaxed and inclusive environment where stories on screen spark friendships off screen.
Sponsor: Isha Malik (imalik@virginiawestern.edu)
Sponsor: Jonah Schwab (jschwab@virginiawestern.edu)
Gaming Club
Provides students with a club to socialize and have fun while playing a variety of games.
Sponsor: Jeff Scott (jscott@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6269)
Great Expectations
Student-led organization of Great expectations eligible students dedicated to building community, developing leadership skills, and advocating for issues related to child welfare in Virginia.
Sponsor: J.W. Taylor (jwtaylor@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6288)
Horticulture Club
Promotes professionalism among Horticulture students by providing opportunities for scholarship, leadership, and social interaction. Assist with plant sales in the community arboretum.
Sponsor: Clark BeCraft (cbecraft@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6388)
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
An interdenominational Christian Fellowship that welcomes all. Emphasizes student-led small groups and student leadership development.
Sponsor: Rick Clark (rclark@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6262)
Jesus Was a Tradesman Club
A community where faith meets craftsmanship. Inspired by the life of Jesus, who worked with His hands as a carpenter before beginning His ministry, we gather as trade students to encourage one another in both skill and spirit.
Sponsor: Mel Crowell (dcrowell@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6129)
Justice Club
Supporting extracurricular activities for students in the Criminal Justice program.
Sponsor: Jeff Dodson (jdodson@virginiawestern.edu)
Let’s Get Digital
An organization focused on creating student led social media content while learning the basics of digital marketing.
Sponsor: Jamie Dillard (jdillard@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6739)
Literary Club
An organization where literature enthusiasts and writers can connect over a shared passion for the written world. This is a book club combined with a writer’s guild.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Browning Cubitt (ebrowning@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6725)
Madison Society
Discusses politics without bias. Hosts debates about issues that impact our students and community.
Sponsor: Allen Trigger (atrigger@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7276)
MTG (Magic the Gathering)
A welcoming community for fans of the popular trading card game by ‘Wizards of the Coast’. The club offers a safe and fun space to play different formats, learn the game, and trade cards with fellow players.
Sponsor: Evan Thomae (ethomae@virginiawestern.edu)
Math Club
Provides a fun environment for students who share a passion for math or coding. The club uses Python coding to solve problems.
Sponsor: Arnold Yim (ayim@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6543)
Nursing Club
Promotes professional development and unification of all nursing students. Provides opportunities for the members of the club to be involved in healthcare activities that unite students with the community. Provides a support system to assist with student needs. Open to students currently enrolled in the Nursing Program.
Sponsor: For current nursing students. Please contact your faculty.
Occupational Therapy Association (OTA) Club
The Student Occupational Therapy Association is a student-led organization committed to supporting and promoting the profession of occupational therapy. Our mission is to empower OTA students by providing opportunities that enhance their academic journey, foster meaningful community engagement, and develop leadership and professional skills. Through networking events, service projects, and educational activities, we strive to create a collaborative environment where students can grow as future practitioners and advocates for occupational therapy. Open to students currently enrolled in the OTA Program.
Sponsor: Leah Savelyev (lsavelyev@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6733)
Sponsor: Angel Robertson (arobertson@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7258)
Outdoors Club
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Sponsor: Chad Heddleston (cheddleston@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6690)
Physical Therapist Assistant Student Club
Builds relationships between students, promotes the profession of physical therapy, increases opportunities for leadership, networking opportunities, support the community, and fundraise to support student-driven efforts. Open to students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Sponsor: Nathanael Gay, PT, DPT (ngay@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6378)
Practical Nursing Club
Organizes activities for Practical Nursing class functions, such as capping and pinning ceremonies. Open to students currently enrolled in the LPN Program.
Sponsor: Bonny Lee (blee@virginiawestern.edu)
Psychology Club
Brings together students interested in psychology.
Sponsor: Lora Vasiliauskas (lvasiliauskas@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6410)
Radiographers Club
Encourages camaraderie between first and second year students in the radiography program. Performs service projects and raises funds to help second year students attend the annual VSRT conference each spring.
Sponsor: Keisha Agnew (kagnew@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6053)
Robotics Club
For students interested in robotics and engineering.
Sponsor: George Studtmann (gstudtmann@virginiawestern.edu)
Stitch Club
A friendly group space for inspiring growing friendships and fun while engaging in stitch-related hobbies, including cross stitch, crocheting, knitting, and embroidery.
Sponsor: Danielle Johnson (djohnson@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7288)
Student Ambassadors
Ambassadors represent Virginia Western on campus tours, outreach, and information tables. Ambassadors participate in leadership training and help new students get oriented to the college. Ambassadors are selected through an application and interview process each spring, and serve the following academic year.
Sponsor: Allison Dooley (adooley@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6953)
Sponsor: Paige Miller (pmiller@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7615)
Student Council
A leadership body made up of club representatives from across campus. Meeting once a month, the council provides a collaborative space for student leaders to share ideas, coordinate events, and advocate for the needs of the student body. As a voice for the campus community, the council works to foster unity, support student initiatives, and enhance the overall college experience.
Sponsor: Natasha Lee (nlee@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6326)
Surgical Technology Student Association
Builds awareness of the Surgical Technology program by participating in activities related to National Surgical Technology Week. Fundraises for graduation celebrations, provides fellowship between students, and connects Surgical Technology students to student leadership and activities. Open to students currently enrolled in the Surgical Technology Program.
Sponsor: Morgan Boyd (mboyd@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6819)
Sustainability Club
Gives space for students interested in environmentalism and sustainability. Promotes sustainable practices for individuals as well as the community as a whole.
Sponsor: Jay Raymond (jraymond@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6166)
TTRPG Club
A friendly environment for playing and learning about a variety of tabletop roleplaying games.
Sponsor: Evan Thomae (ethomae@virginiawestern.edu)
Turning Point USA
A student-led organization to create a space for open discussion among students who may have differing viewpoints and to promote the principles of freedom, free market and limited government.
Sponsor: Bill Whittaker (wwhittaker@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6482)
Sponsor: Owen Lofthus (olofthus@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-7615)
Young Democratic Socialists of America
To educate and organize students to play a helpful and principled role in the movement for social justice.
Sponsor: Jason Reid (jreid@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6128)
Younglife
Small bible group that meets up once a week and is welcome to all, with a mission to “introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith”. Welcome to all.
Sponsor: Daniel Brogan (dbrogan@virginiawestern.edu, 540-857-6093)
Contact Us
聽Student Life Center S307
听540-857-6326
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
Hours of Operation
Summer 2026 Semester:
Fitness Center (1st Floor): 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday –聽 Thursday. Closed Friday – Sunday.
Student Activities & Food Pantry (3rd Floor): 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
The above hours are subject to change based on the campus events schedule.
All posted hours exclude holidays and school closings.
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