Engagement & Community

Getting involved can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. With so many student organizations, events, leadership opportunities and communities to explore, it can be hard to know what first step makes the most sense.

Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement and Fraternity & Sorority Life are great places to begin. Students can explore involvement opportunities, learn about campus programs, find ways to serve and connect with groups that match their interests. Recognized Student Organizations and Greek-letter organizations are also a strong starting point for students who want to meet people, try something new or build community around shared interests.

• Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
  • Start here to explore involvement opportunities, leadership programs, service experiences and ways to connect on campus.
• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Find student groups connected to your interests, academics, hobbies, service, leadership and community.
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Explore membership, leadership, service and community through fraternities and sororities.

Student organizations are one of the easiest ways to meet people and build community at NEBRASKA. Students can find groups connected to academics, culture, service, politics, performance, recreation, advocacy, faith, career development or something just for fun.

Recognized Student Organizations and Greek-letter organizations give students the chance to explore interests, build friendships, take on leadership roles and contribute to campus life. You can start by browsing organizations, attending events or reaching out to groups that sound interesting.

• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Explore student groups and find communities connected to your interests.
• Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
  • Get help learning how to find, join or even start your own student organization.
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Explore membership, leadership, service and community through fraternities and sororities.

Finding your people can take time, and it often happens through small steps: showing up to an event, joining a group, attending a program, volunteering, practicing with a team or starting a conversation with someone new.

Connection looks different for every student. Some students find it through shared interests. Others find it through culture, service, leadership, faith, recreation or a smaller community within the larger campus. The goal is not to do everything at once. It is to choose one place to begin and see what feels like a fit.

• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Meet students who share your interests, experiences or goals.
• Student Culture & Community
  • Find community, cultural programs and support, including gender and sexuality services.
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Explore membership, leadership, service and community through fraternities and sororities.
• Association of Campus Religious Workers
  • Connect with campus faith leaders and religious communities.

Leadership can look different for every student. It may mean leading a student organization, serving your community, mentoring others, joining student government, helping plan programs or creating positive change on campus.

• Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
  • Explore leadership programs, involvement opportunities and ways to develop as a student leader.
• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Take on leadership roles in student groups connected to your interests.
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Build leadership experience through chapter involvement, service and community engagement.

Intramural sports are a great way to stay active, meet people and be part of a team without needing to compete at the varsity level. Whether you played sports before college or just want to try something fun with friends, intramurals offer a low-pressure way to connect through recreation and friendly competition.

Students can join a team, create a team with friends or explore competitions throughout the year. Intramural sports can be a good fit for students who want community, movement, competition and a regular way to engage with campus life.

• Campus Recreation
  • Join or create a team, compete with other students and connect through recreational sports.
• Club Sports
  • Join a club team, build community through shared interests and participate in organized practices, events and competitions.

Students shape the NEBRASKA experience. You can make a difference by serving others, advocating for student needs, building inclusive communities, leading organizations, participating in student government or creating programs that help other students feel connected.

• Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
  • Explore service, leadership and civic engagement opportunities.
• Student Culture & Community
  • Engage in programs and communities that support belonging, culture and inclusion.
• ASUN Student Government
  • Learn how to get involved in student government, advocacy and student representation.

Student government is a way to use your voice, represent other students and help shape the campus experience. Students can run for office, serve on a committee, advocate for an issue or learn more about how student voices are represented at NEBRASKA.

ASUN student government represents the student body and provides opportunities for students to participate in leadership, advocacy and shared governance.

• ASUN Student Government
  • Learn how to get involved in student government, advocacy and student representation.

Fraternity and sorority membership can offer opportunities for friendship, leadership, service, academic support, alumni connection and community. Students who are curious about joining can learn more about the different councils, chapters, values and membership processes.

Fraternity & Sorority Life can help students understand what membership looks like, how to explore chapters and what to expect from the joining process. It is also a place to learn about leadership opportunities, community expectations and the role fraternities and sororities play at NEBRASKA.

• Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Learn about chapters, councils, membership opportunities, leadership, service and community expectations.

Students should be able to find spaces where they feel seen, supported and connected. Culture and community can help students build belonging, celebrate who they are, access support and connect with others across shared experiences.

Student Culture & Community supports students through programs, resources and community-building opportunities. This includes LGBTQA+ support and broader efforts to help students connect across culture and experience.

• Student Culture & Community
  • Find community, cultural programs, belonging resources and gender and sexuality services.
• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Explore student groups connected to culture, advocacy and shared experience.

For many students, faith, spirituality or religious practice is an important part of belonging and well-being. Students may be looking for worship opportunities, faith-based community, spiritual guidance or connection with others who share their beliefs and traditions.

• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Explore faith-based student organizations and groups connected to religious or spiritual life.
• Association of Campus Religious Workers
  • Connect with campus faith leaders and religious communities offering services and support.

Service and community engagement can help students connect what they are learning with meaningful action. Students can volunteer, participate in service programs, support community needs, join service-focused organizations or build civic leadership skills.

• Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
  • Explore service, civic engagement and community-building opportunities.
• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Find student groups focused on service, advocacy, outreach or community impact.

That is okay. You do not have to know exactly where you belong before you start exploring. Many students try different events, organizations and programs before finding the spaces that feel right for them.

Start with what interests you, what you care about or what kind of people you want to meet. You might begin with a student organization, a leadership program, a cultural event, student government, intramural sports or join a fraternity or sorority. The important thing is to take one step and see what feels like a fit.

• Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement
  • Start here if you want help exploring involvement, leadership, service or community opportunities.
• Recognized Student Organizations
  • Browse student groups and try out communities connected to your interests.
• Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Learn about fraternity and sorority membership, leadership and community.