Student Life
Student Activities and Organizations
Get Involved. Make an Impact. Find Your Community.
At Rochester Christian University, student life is about more than just academics—it is about building relationships, discovering your passions, and making a difference. With a variety of student-led clubs, special interest groups, and academic organizations, there’s a place for everyone to get involved. Whether you are looking to grow spiritually, develop leadership skills, or connect with like-minded peers, RCU offers opportunities to engage in ways that matter to you.
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HEALTH, WELLNESS & THE ARTS
From wellness clubs and mental health initiatives to theatre productions and performance opportunities, RCU offers ways to stay active, creative, and balanced.
STUDENT COMMUNITIES
Our diverse campus includes identity-based groups and cultural organizations where students can celebrate their heritage, build friendships, and create meaningful connections.
ACADEMIC CLUBS
Get involved in career-focused associations that provide networking opportunities, industry insights, and hands-on experiences—many members secure jobs in their fields before graduation.
Special Interests & Communities
At RCU, we believe college should be a place where you explore your passions and connect with others who share your interests. Whether it is faith-based groups, creative arts, leadership development, or service initiatives, there is a community waiting for you.
Discover your next opportunity!
The mission of the Black Student Union is to create a dedicated environment for our community of Black students. The BSU aims to offer engagement opportunities that promote cultural awareness through education, and social programming.
The purpose of the Health and Wellness Coub is to support th emission of Rochester Christian University and the Center for Student Life by promoting an dnuturing a culture of holistic healthy life choice within the club.
Omicron is an all-female club focused on serving their community and seeking God’s will for their lives.
PRISM is a group of dedicated to creating a safe and supportive spaces for LGBTQIA+ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual or allied) students of color, students with disability and other marginalized groups at Rochester Christian University.
Theta Chi is an all male-club that seeks to revere God, serve one another and their community, be excellent in all they do, and trust their brethren with their lives.
Honors Societies & Academic Associations
Academic excellence at RCU extends beyond the classroom. Through honors societies, leadership programs, and professional associations, students gain access to mentorship, career resources, and networking opportunities that prepare them for life after graduation. Many members secure jobs, internships, or graduate school placements through these connections.
Take the next step toward your future!
Alpha Chi is a national college honor society founded in 1922 to recognize and promote academic excellence among college and university students of all disciplines. Membership to the Michigan Eta chapter is by invitation to enrolled Rochester Christian University juniors and seniors who have completed at least 24 graded semester hours at RCU and are in the top 10% of their class as determined by cumulative GPA. Alpha Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose shall be to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. The Rochester Christian University chapter promotes communication, ingenuity, and collaboration among students and faculty alike.
Faculty Sponsors – Dr. Jessica J. Matyas; Dr. Kelly Bosse
The Rochester Christian University Chapter (RUSNA) of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) is open to all nursing and pre-nursing students at Rochester Christian University. NSNA’s mission is to mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, and to convey the standards, ethics, and skills that students will need as responsible and accountable leaders and members of the profession.
Faculty Sponsors – Professor Kimberly Nash is the current faculty sponsor for the RUSNA.
The nursing students have the opportunity to belong to a nursing honor society to which they are selected based on specific criteria. Potential members who meet our eligibility criteria are invited to join Sigma – baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Sigma Theta Tau International’s vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.
President: Bethany Musallam
Faculty Counselor: Malgorzata Baumann
Sigma Tau Delta is the International English Honor Society. Rochester Christian University’s local chapter is named Alpha Iota Phi, and the sponsors for it are full-time faculty in the Department of English. Students invited to join Sigma Tau Delta at RCU are required to meet the following qualifications:
Must have completed a minimum of two college courses in English language and literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English
Must have a minimum of a B or equivalent average in English and in general scholarship (a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Must have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college course work
