STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Engaging Students for a Campus Experience

The Office of Student Activities (OSA) is dedicated to cultivating citizens of character and integrity by offering purposeful opportunities and resources that complement the academic experience. By participating in programs and services, students are challenged to explore their leadership potential through student-centered programming, service, and experiential opportunities. OSA provides a variety of extracurricular activities that serve to enhance the Allen University academic experience. Home to more than 35 clubs and organizations representing everything from professional, cultural, and spiritual development to recreation, sports clubs, and volunteer services, Allen students receive many opportunities to meet new people and develop their interests or talents. As an engaged Allen student, you can gain leadership skills, explore career options, serve others, celebrate your ethnic heritage, and learn about the heritage of others.

Mission

The mission of the Office of Student Activities is to enhance the College academic experience through co-curricular engagement opportunities that contribute to students’ educational mission, leadership potential, personal growth, and global understanding. The programmatic areas include the Student Government Association, Student Activity Board, Greek Life, Miss Allen & Court, and Student Organization Administration. We support the University’s mission by providing co-curricular programs and leadership development opportunities and by providing exposure to various domestic and international cultural diversity experiences for Allen students.

Find Your Cause

Allen students can also get involved in student government. In addition to the Allen University Student Government Association and class councils, there are also opportunities to pursue Greek life on campus through various sororities and fraternities. And for students interested in representing the University, Miss Allen carries the distinguished title of an ambassador to the University. Allen also has offered an opportunity to serve on the Student Activity Board; the student-run events planning board helps enhance the social setting of Allen University through events such as Homecoming, New Student Orientation, Motown, Soul Train Student Leadership Awards Ceremony, Yellow Jacket Week, the Haunted Experience, Winter Wonderland and more.

Collaboration and Cooperation

Looking to give back, you can work in partnership with the Student Activity Board and local non-profit organizations, volunteering in the neighboring communities. There are also networking and alumni connection opportunities. Alumni often come back to invest in students during Homecoming, the Miss Allen pageant, and New Student Orientation.

Greek Life

The National Pan Hellenic Council aids and fosters the welfare of the Divine 9 Greek letter organizations at Allen University. All NPHC organizations were founded on the principles of service, sisterhood/brotherhood, and scholarship. Each fraternity or sorority is required to adhere to those principles and to promote academic excellence.

ACTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. was founded on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University on the principles of scholarship, manly deeds, and love for all mankind. Gamma Gamma Chapter was established at AU on May 1, 1946. Visit National Site
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University with the philosophy of cultivating and encouraging scholastic and ethical standards of unity and friendship. Mu Chapter was established at AU on March 22, 1947. Visit National Site
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. was founded on January 5, 1911, at the University of Indiana to assist the aims of colleges and universities in uniting college men of culture in a band of brotherhood. Beta Rho Chapter was established at AU on March 1, 1947. Visit National Site
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. was founded on November 11, 1911, at Howard University on the cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Mu Sigma Chapter was established at AU on May 25, 1938. Visit National Site
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University as a public service sorority promoting academic excellence and providing assistance to the needy. Gamma Pi Chapter was established at AU on January 31, 1948. Visit National Site
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. was founded on January 9, 1914, at Howard University on the principles of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Alpha Omicron Chapter was established at AU on January 9, 1935. Visit National Site
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. was founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University as an organization devoted to Greater Service and Greater Progress. Beta Iota Chapter was established at AU on April 23, 1949. Visit National Site

Membership Intake Program

Students interested in participating in membership intake must attend a week of University-sponsored programs. The Membership Intake Process (MIP) workshops are mandatory and are held in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority must meet the requirements for MIP as listed

MIP REQUIREMENTS: Any full-time student who meets the following standards at the time of membership intake is eligible for the MIP.

Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and acquire 30 semester hours at AU. Students must be enrolled full-time and judicially cleared by the Vice President for Student Affairs and financially cleared by the Business Office during the semester in which they will participate in MIP.

INDIVIDUAL FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES RETAIN THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGES ABOVE THE MINIMUM 2.5 REQUIRED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR MEMBERSHIP INTAKE AND ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP.

Anti-Hazing Policy

To alleviate any misinformation concerning what constitutes hazing and the University's stance on any activities deemed as hazing, the following University statement and policy concerning hazing, are presented for your information. All rites and ceremonies of induction or private actions by individuals actions which lead to occasions that allow mental or physical suffering are prohibited, including illegal, unrecognized, or underground pledge/initiation lines. Specifically, hazing is denied as any action taken or situation or intimidation created, intentionally, whether on or off campus, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule, or the breaking of school rules. Activities considered as "hazing" include two elements: (1) Coercion, either overt or covert, and (2) Production of physical or mental discomfort in either the participant(s) or spectators. Such activities suggested or ordered by a group or a member of a group to new or trial members of a group to new or trial members will be considered to carry with them covert coercion, even if the activity is defined as “voluntary.” Paddling in any form, physical and psychological shocks, and creating excessive fatigue is always considered hazing. Other activities that very often carry with them elements of hazing are quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips, or any other such activities; wearing apparel in public that is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities which are not consistent with the regulations of the university. Participation in hazing subjects the individual or organization to University disciplinary action and may be punishable by law.

Educating to Eliminate Hazing

Foster Unity: Have the members of your organization work together on a community service project. Visit a ropes course to work on group cohesiveness, communication, and leadership skills. In organizations with houses, the group might work together on a room improvement project. Another option for fostering unity without hazing is for the members to work together to plan a social or athletic event with another organization.

Develop Problem-Solving Abilities: Have new members discuss organization weaknesses such as poor recruitment, apathy, and poor scholarship, and plan solutions that the organization might then adopt.

Develop Leadership Skills: Encourage participation in campus activities outside of the organization. Encourage new members to get involved in organizational committees and/or leadership roles. Develop a peer mentor program within your organization for leadership.

Invite university/community/business leaders into the organization to share their experiences.

Instill a Sense of Membership: Plan special events when the entire organization gets together to attend a movie, play, or religious service. Plan a "membership circle" where students participate in a candlelight service in which each person has an opportunity to express what membership means to them.

Promote Scholarship: Take advantage of your university's academic and tutoring services. Designate study hours for members of your organization. Invite university or community experts to discuss test-taking skills, study methods, time management, etc.

Build Awareness of the Organization's History: Invite an older member to talk about the organization's early days, its founding, special traditions, and prominent former members.

Aid Career Goals: Use university resources for seminars on resume writing, job interview skills, and information about various careers.

Involve All Members in the Community: Get involved with campus and community service projects. Plan fundraisers for local charitable organizations.

Improve Relations with Other Organizations: Encourage new members to plan social or service projects with other organizations; work together to plan joint social or service activities.

2023-2024 Student Government Association Executive Officers

President – Leyton Taylor  

Vice President – Michaela Brown
Secretary – Jalyn Brown
Treasurer – Miriam Montgomery
Chaplain – Joshua Cusack
Senator-At-Large – Victor Zidor

2023-2024 Class Officers

Senior Class President – Aynais Harris
Senior Class Vice President – Charity Dent
Senior Class Secretary – Takaya Brantley
Senior Class Treasurer – Omarion Williams
Junior Class President – Damari Williams
Junior Class Vice President – Michael Hall
Junior Class Secretary – Justin Taliaferro
Junior Class Treasurer – Markea Brown
Sophomore Class President – Kayne Richards
Sophomore Class Vice President – Jamal Williams
Sophomore Class Secretary – Jaquan Chisholm
Sophomore Class Treasurer – Tyreek McPherson
Freshman Class President – Maya Jackson
Freshman Class Vice President – Precious Dinkins
Freshman Class Secretary – Jada Fuller

2023-2024 Royal Court

Miss Allen University - Ja’re Smith

Miss Homecoming – Dezare Smith

Miss Senior – Jaden Larkin 
Miss Junior - Karrington Daughtry
Miss Sophomore – La’Nyah Edwards
Miss Freshman – Tatyana Machado

2023-2024 Student Activity Board

President - Claire Brown
Vice-President – Takaya Brantley
Secretary – Acsa Guevara
Treasurer – Jani Smith
Public Relations – Mattison Riddick

2023-2024 Pan-Hellenic Council Presidents

President – Marvin Williams
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
President – Damari Williams
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
President – Caleb Ross
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
President – Jamari Pratt
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
President – Jaden Larkin
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
President –
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
President –
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Welcome to the Student Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Student Center is a means through which the university educates by providing an environment for individual growth and social competency. As a “hearthstone” for all members of the Allen University family, the Student Center strives to meet the daily needs and conveniences of the university and community, offering as part of its educational program the opportunity for continued learning outside the classroom. Student Center Operations strives to be the unifying force between the university and community, providing facilities for leisure time activities, meetings, and programs.

Building Hours:

Student Center Operations building hours are in cooperation with the users of the building and the needs of the University community. Hours may vary for holidays and break periods.

Facility: Student Center

Fall & Spring Semesters: (subject to change)

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Games will not be available until 12:00 p.m.)

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Holiday and Break Periods: Closed

Summer Sessions: (subject to change)

Monday – Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Games will not be available until 12:00 p.m.)

Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Holiday and Break Periods: Closed

AU Student Organizations

Student organizations have a significant impact in providing effective learning environments for students, preparing them to live and work in a global community.

In addition to building lasting friendships, student organizations provide many benefits, including serving as a medium for academic discourse, personal growth, leadership development, intercultural understanding, and community engagement. Moreover, research suggests that involved students tend to perform better academically and are more likely to graduate when compared with their non-involved peers, so GET INVOLVED!