Student Clubs
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Your experiences as a Montgomery College student are different from those at any other time of your life. You juggle classes, work, and other responsibilities; establish new friendships and connect with others, but most of all you enjoy new freedoms. That's exactly why we're here. Clubs are designed to add value to your student life while at MC. You will find endless opportunities to:
- Meet others, make connections, gain social contacts, but more importantly establish friendships
- Take part in an exciting and fun experience while learning about yourself and the world around you
- Develop and hone vital leadership skills
- Transfer classroom theory into practice
- Build your resume and portfolio
- But more importantly discover your values, potential, and campus spirit
Additionally, clubs have the advantage of collaborating with a faculty member or professional staff advisor and a Student Life Specialist in setting it up to be successful.
Student Life provides the structure and YOU provide student life with your passion, ideas, and energy. As a member of the MC community, we know that you will contribute in many important ways and we are here to be inspired by you and lead with you to make our campus even more vibrant.
There are many ways to join a club and get involved. Just follow these simple steps:
- Browse the list of clubs and reach out to any that catch your interest.
- Attend a club meeting, either in-person or virtually—meeting details are available in the club listing.
- At the start of each semester, don’t miss our annual CLUB RUSH event. It’s a great way to connect with others, explore new interests, and dive into campus life.
- If you can’t find a club that fits your interests, why not start your own?
- For additional help or questions, contact your Student Life Specialist.
It’s that easy! Get involved and join a club today!
- Identify an Interest: Choose a focus for your club (e.g., Anime, Gaming, Korean Culture, Christian Fellowship, Veganism, Mental Health, Business, Spanish language, etc.)
- Meet with Your Student Life Specialist: Set up a meeting with your campus Student Life Specialist to discuss your club idea.
- Recruit Officers: Gather three other students to serve as officers. Every club needs a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each officer must be enrolled in at least 3 credits at MC and have a minimum 2.0 GPA (new students without a GPA are exempt).
- Find an Advisor: Look for a Faculty or Staff member on your campus to serve as your club advisor, or ask your Student Life Specialist for assistance in finding one.
- Complete the Required Paperwork: Each officer and the advisor must fill out electronic forms, and complete a brief online training session. The club leader must meet with the Student Life Specialist before your club can be official.
- Receive Official Approval: You’ll receive an email within 48 hours after you meet with your Student Life Specialist, and all forms are submitted and processed. This email will notify you if your club is approved. For more details or assistance, reach out to your campus Student Life Specialist listed below.
Join a campus club to meet other students, discover new interests, and develop leadership and collaboration skills.
Join a Club
Don't see a club that meets your interests? Start one of your own.
Thinking of starting a clubQuick Club References and FAQs
Please review the Official Club Handbook (PDF, 
) for details.
For your all your club needs, inquires, or ideas, please contact a Rockville Campus Student Life Specialist at stlifer@montgomerycollege.edu .
START A CLUB AT MC IN 5 EASY STEPS (PDF, )
- Identify an interest & meet with your campus Student Life Specialist to discuss
(Examples: Anime, Gaming, Korean, Christian, Vegan, Mental Health, Business, Spanish, etc.) - Get three other students to serve as officers!
Each club MUST have a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each must be taking 3 credits at MC, and have a 2.00 GPA (unless new student this semester with no GPA) - Find an advisor
Identify a Faculty or Staff on the campus where your club will be formed or ask your Student Life Specialist for help finding one! - Complete Paperwork
Each officer & Advisor (President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer will fill out form electronically and complete a QUICK on-line training. - Get official notice
Your club will be notified by email within 48 hrs after all electronic forms have been submitted and processed. For more information or help starting your club, please contact your campus Student Life Specialist listed below.
Participating as a club officer is a tremendous learning opportunity for any committed student. Students pursuing a club officer position should consider the following characteristics and tasks for success:
- Remember you are a student first; academics should be your top priority
- Serve as a role model for the club members and the MC student body
- Remember that leadership is a process rather than a position
- Maintain open lines of communication with members, advisor, and your Student Life Specialist
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled in a minimum of 3 credits
- Cumulative 2.00 GPA; exception for first semester students
- Be an officer for no more than two clubs (i.e. be president for club A and treasurer for club B)
- Can only hold one position within the club i.e. cannot be president and treasurer simultaneously
- Is not on academic probation or have any student code of conduct violations
*Eligibility may be subject to updates and amendments.
Clubs will identify a club advisor(s) who is a staff or faculty member on the Rockville
Campus.
A few important advisor roles are:
- Be familiar with the club constitution, history, purpose, and philosophy in order
to provide continuity
- Meet with club leaders on a regular basis to review goals and objectives, and assist
in the determination of the club’s activities
- Be actively engaged by chaperoning all club meetings, events, and activities to provide
constructive feedback
- Understand and assist leaders with navigating the Student Life Blackboard community
platform for all club program resources, services, and support systems.
- Encourage members to participate and become actively engaged in activities and recruitment
Please contact the Student Life Specialist for advisor links and resources.
Should you ever have any questions, concerns, or need support in your advisory role, please contact me, Val Melgosa, Student Life Specialist, and I would be glad to assist you.
The ICC hosts monthly meetings where club members communicate, socialize, collaborate, and connect with like mind students. It is a supportive environment encouraged to inspire and motivate leaders as well as provide club, Office of Student Life, and MC updates.
Required meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month Rockville Campus and light refreshments will be provided.
The Club Program Handbook is designed for the formation, running, and governing of student clubs at Montgomery College, and is intended to help student leaders and advisors function on a daily basis. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Life Specialist.
Review the Club Program Handbook (PDF, )
Workshops are a cornerstone for clubs to learn from one another, hone your leadership skills, and achieve new skills and techniques. Whether you are new or returning or seeking to learn more our club workshops offer a great way to meet and network with others, gain confidence, gather new ideas, and learn tips on how to have a successful club.
Workshops are offered throughout the year, with topics that are relevant, intentional, and helpful. Please consult with a Student Life Staff Member at stlifer@montgomerycollege.edu .
What is Club Rush?
The purpose of Club Rush is to promote the Office of Student Life Club Program where all official student clubs, groups, organizations engage in student leadership opportunities to promote its mission/ purpose, club activities, and recruit new members. In return, the Rockville Campus community has the opportunity:
- meet and ask questions with current members
- Sign-up for or join a club that is of interest
- find the right club for you,
- learn to start your own club,
- answer your club questions,
- play games,
- realize the transferable skills and benefits of getting involved,
- be social and meet other people,
- get involved in other related office initiatives and events
- have fun and celebrate campus spirit
- and much more
Club Rush is an annual Office of Student Life event that is schedule during the fall and spring semesters. It is typically organized in a “carnival atmosphere” that includes tables, decorations, balloons, photo booth, games, fun snacks, and light refreshments.
Please contact a Student Life Staff Member for more information.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity educational institution. If you or members need a reasonable accommodation for club meetings, events and programs, please contact a Student Life Staff Member at stlifer@montgomerycollege.edu .
You may contact the DSS Office at dss@montgomerycollege.edu or call 240-567-5058 or visit SV 305, for information, resources and services available.
There is 10 business day advance notice requirement with an accommodation request. This will provide the Office of Student Life sufficient time to coordinate with the Disability Support Services Office to meet the needs of the request and provide the services.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.