Getting involved on campus - whether by joining a club, group, or program - can be the best way to meet new people, learn or hone a skill, and even decrease stress while at university.Ìý
Below are just a few of the many ways you can get involved during your time at Ã山ǿ¼é.Ìý
myInvolvement and the Co-Curricular Record (CCR)
²Ñ³¦³Ò¾±±ô±ô'²õÌý is the online platform to find activities and workshops outside the classroom at Ã山ǿ¼é and to create a customizable Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognizing your student involvement and volunteerism around campus.ÌýThe CCR can be a useful addition to your CV/resume or graduate/professional school applications.Ìý
Activities Night & Student Clubs
Activities Night is organized by the (SSMU) to showcase the that welcome and thrive on student involvement. It's also a great opportunity to make connections and see who you vibe with before joining a group.Ìý Student at the Macdonald Campus can check out the Ìý(MCSS) Club Night.
Graduate students are equally welcome and encouraged to take part in all clubs, services, and groups. There are also graduate-specific opportunities offered through
Students Helping Students
Students Helping Students complete listing of peer support volunteer opportunties at Ã山ǿ¼é. PeerÌýprograms in a university context serve many purposes - from helping students in difficulty to providing information and/or education to inspiring and motivating students to action. It can be a great way to connect with new people and help support your fellow students.Ìý
First-Year Student Societies/Councils
There are a number of campus-wide, faculty-specific, and living area-specific councils serving first-year students at Ã山ǿ¼é. SSMU’s First-Year Council (FYC) and Residences’ Inter-Residence Council (IRC) are two of the biggest. Consult the list of councils.
Faculty/School Associations
Every student - both undergraduate and graduate - is represented by a Faculty/School Association. On top of many of them offering first-year councils, you can also get involved by helping to organize events, attending meetings, and more. You might also then consider running for an executive position next year or later into your time here. Stay tuned to your emails from them to know more about what they have coming up.
Intramural Sports
The offersÌýall full-time Ã山ǿ¼é students the opportunity to participate in competitive intramural leagues including, but not limited to, soccer, badminton, ice hockey, and Ultimate. Depending on the sport, most intramural games take place on weeknights or weekends and are divided into three categories: men’s, women’s, and co-recreational. Each league is divided into three levels (divisions) of play: competitive, intermediate, and recreational.
Campus Student Media
Ã山ǿ¼é doesn’t have a journalism program, so the best way for you to unearth your journalistic skills is to be a part of campus student media. In print, the biggest names here are the Ã山ǿ¼é Tribune, the Ã山ǿ¼é Daily, and the Bull & Bear. There’s also the CKUT radio station, as well as TVM: Student Television at Ã山ǿ¼é.
Find Your Community
Feeling surrounded and supported by students who share your identity (be it cultural, racial, spiritual, gender, sexual, or otherwise) can be an important part of your University experience. Ã山ǿ¼é has a wealth of offerings and student groups no matter how you identify.
- Ã山ǿ¼é's Equity Office offers an extensive list of resources and clubs for some of the many diverse identities on campus
- °Õ³ó±ðÌýÃ山ǿ¼é Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (MORSL) can help connect you to your local faith or spiritual community as well as events and wellness resources, even if you identify as secular
- Living off-campus and looking to connect with fellow students? COMunity offers events and connection opportunities for students who want to feel more connected to fellow Ã山ǿ¼éiansÌý
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