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What is a Registered Student Organization?
Better known at UW Tacoma as RSOs, Registered Student Organizations are student-led and student-executed organizations on campus that work to create an environment for students with similar interests, hobbies, identities, and outlets to come together. Organizations have various goals and objectives they work towards, and the Center for Student Involvement provides as much support as possible to help Registered Student Organizations through space reservations, financial resources, and event planning support.
Whether you're new to campus or hoping to find out more about a particular organization listed below, dive in. Attend a meeting or the Involvement Fair to learn more about the active organizations on campus. Individual members can be just as involved as the officers who run the organizations; just let the officers know you're interested in learning as much as you can about what it means to run a Registered Student Organization on campus.
Not sure where to start? Connect with Conor Leary, the Assistant Director for Student Involvement, to talk about how your interests might connect with one or more student organizations at UW Tacoma. Scroll down and check out all the organizations that are currently active on campus.
"The mission of the Accounting Student Association (ASA) is to enhance the academic experience of all students interested in the field of accounting by sponsoring events, creating opportunities, and building a bridge between academia and the professional world."
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @asauwt
The UWT ASCE Chapter Club is a student organization dedicated to promoting the field of civil engineering and providing its members with opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and professional networks. Through guest lectures, site visits, and hands-on projects, the club offers members a chance to learn about the latest developments in civil engineering, connect with professionals in the field, and gain practical experience that will be valuable in their future careers. The club also provides a supportive community for students who share an interest in civil engineering, allowing members to collaborate on projects, share ideas, and build lasting friendships.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
The Analytics Innovation Club focuses their efforts, activities, and events on helping students better understand the meaning, power, and change that data can inspire and create.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
CIVITAS will host events and/or create physical demonstrations that reflects our focus that involves our peers as well as the public to uncover new and innovative ideas to active the public spaces that surrounds our growing urban campus, as well as social gatherings to get to know fellow students. We hope to attend the National Planning Conference in April 2023 to network and attend seminars to learn more about urban issues. In addition to any Urban Studies majors, every student regardless of major is welcome to join.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Our RSO, is a Criminal Justice major based club that is created as a space for UWT CJ students to interact with one another and deepen their understanding of crime and justice issues. CJ-League has brought in speakers, hosted colloquiums with faculty, and helped to put on campus events with leading local CJ professionals.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Description: Femmes of STEM is a group founded on the belief that all femme identifying STEM majors deserve a safe space to discuss any microagressions, societal, and familial pressures without repercussions on the UW campus. In addition, an area to connect with other femme identifying STEM majors, and network with one another. We desire to create a space free of judgment and allowing expression of how intersectionalities affect the navigation of the academic and professional spheres.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwt.femmesofstem
This club is for people interested in finance, whether they're business majors or not. The goal is to promote awareness of professional opportunities in the financial services industry and be a networking hub for those interested.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @FA_UWT
Twitter: @FA_UWT
Tik Tok: @FA_UWT
Linked In: "UW Tacoma Finance Association"
Our organization's goal is to build a community of developers by encouraging students to improve their skills through practicing problem solving and grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer environment through various learning resources. Students from all undergraduate or graduate programs regardless of class standing are welcome.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Social Media
Discord- Invite link
Huscii will have community events to do with programming and community building for CS students. The club will be focused on teamwork, project collaboration, and community building.
IEEE UW Tacoma Student Branch is a group of students who are interested in engineering and technology. This club will give experience to students who want to improve on various skills valuable to potential employers. The club chooses several projects within the Science Technology Engineering and Math fields to focus on including robotics, programming hackathons, microcontrollers, power systems and controllable/autonomous designs. We are current project of focus is a robotics competition called RoboBrawl. All students interested in STEM are welcome to be apart of this community.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Discord: https://discord.gg/C9NhEc9btm
The purpose of this club is; to promote mathematical reasoning, logic, and how it applies to our daily life, to illuminate mathematics as a beautiful subject, and above all, to educate the importance of math. To create a community of students who share enthusiasm for mathematics, and to; encourage interest in and gain more knowledge of mathematics, facilitate discussions and questions in the field of mathematics. Furthermore, we aim to foster a more personal interaction between faculty members and students.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @mathclubuwt
The MBAA facilitates workshops, networking, and speaking events that develop the skill sets required of business leaders of the community, while adding value to the UWT MBA program
Linkedin: Connect here
Instagram: Follow here
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Physician Assistant Student Society at Tacoma (PASS-Tacoma) supports its' members in reaching individual personal goals as health care providers and collective goals as an organization. Furthermore, this organization works to enrich the PA education through informational lectures and workshops, to engage in service projects and fundraising for underserved communities and our local communities, promote public awareness of physician assistants, and connect with aspiring physician assistants. This organization will promote advocacy and engagement with our affiliated institutions, such as MEDEX Northwest and University of Washington School of Medicine (UWSOM).
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @medex_tacoma10
Pre-Law Society was built on the foundation of gathering like-minded individuals from various backgrounds and providing then with the space to showcase their unique perspectives curated by their personal goals and aspirations. We strive to focus on character building opportunities and creating a sense of community within UWT. As for those who have an interest in law, we are able to connect you with industry professionals through our collaboration with the Legal Pathways program, who specialize in assisting students in their law school application process.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwt_prelawsociety
The purpose of the Pre-Medical Club is to provide support and resources for students who are interested in pursing a career relating to medicine/healthcare and to provide a safe and inclusive space to collaboratively prepare for future pathways.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @premedclubuwt
A space where first and second year computer science students can share project ideas and receive help/advice from their peers. The organization will also conduct a quarterly project for those who would like to participate.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwtprogramming
We, the Psychology Club at UWT, aim to encourage interaction among students in the Psychology program, provide academic support, aid in career development, and to share resources to those in our community.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwtpsych
The School of Engineering and Technology (S.E.T) Entrepreneurs Club is a club where anyone who would like to learn how to start their own business, can come and learn how to be an Entrepreneur. We light aflame the trail blazing spirit here at the UW Tacoma Campus by hosting in house workshops, encouraging students to participate in Entrepreneurship competitions, and inviting local entrepreneurs to come and share their experiences with us. If you have an idea for a business, and even if you don't come check us out!
Twitter: @SET_Enterprise
Discord: Join here
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) builds leaders and leads collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges. Founded in 1920, the Society unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.
With a National Office in Alexandria, Va., and 100 Posts around the world, SAME provides its nearly 30,000 members with extensive opportunities for training, education and professional development through a robust offering of conferences, workshops, networking events, publications, webinars, and other member-driven programs. With a membership that includes recent service academy graduates and retired engineering officers, non-commissioned officers, project managers and corporate executives, uniformed and public sector professionals and private sector experts, SAME bridges the gaps between critical stakeholders to help secure our nation.
SAME consists of 100 Posts and more than 50 Student Chapters and Field Chapters along with a National Office staff. Nationally, the organization is led by a volunteer Board of Direction that comprises five National Officers, 17 Regional Vice Presidents, the Chairs of the Communities of Interest, as well as 12 Elected Directors who serve three-year terms and are elected in groups of four annually.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
A club to bring women in STEM together. A club to help STEM majors connect with companies for jobs/internships. For women in STEM to have a community.
Instagram: @uwtswe
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Guided by the NASW Code of Ethics, the Student Social Work Organization (SSWO) strives to empower individuals, groups and communities towards social change by listening, advocating for social justice and serving our community with competence and integrity.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Meeting Minutes
Instagram: @uwt.sswo
Facebook: Like here
WiCS is dedicated to promoting diversity in computer sciences, specifically underrepresented groups. With this effort in the forefront, we also seek to promote allyship among non-minority members. We welcome allies and those who support this mission. We provide members with tools and resources to navigate the field of tech, including resources on how to apply to internships/jobs, interviewing tips, building computer science skills, and teaching necessary strategies for self-promotion and overcoming obstacles.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @wicsatuwt
Discord Server: Join Here
We are a informal creative writing group that focuses on self-expression. All kinds of writers are welcome! It is a safe space where you can come share what you are passionate about.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @wordlings_tacoma
Twitter: @UWTWordlings
Discord: https://discord.gg/95WZ3JVg
Our mission is to offer a sense of community and unity for Black students on campus by providing an open and positive forum for students to express their views. Topics include, but are not limited to: current events, academics, culture, community service, student life and professional development. Members will be able to expand their networking with various departments, earn DawgBones by attending meetings and events, and enjoy provided refreshments, snacks, and games.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwtbsu
Past Events:
Black Promenade 2023
Pajama Party
Game Show Night with FASA
MLK Day Breakfast 2023
BSU VS. SSA
Braiding and Beauty
We are a community of students learning what it means to follow Jesus together. We live out and grow our faith, study scripture, and seek justice in our city and world, building deep friendships along the way. Our group strives to meet spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs. No matter your identity or spiritual background, you are welcome as you are!
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram - @camuwt
Discord - https://discord.gg/s7vADsdXWA
Contact Card - https://forms.gle/9jjubKXRkdFsPr6u6
Cedar Circle has been founded with the intent to prioritize the prescience and education of Indigenous/Native American culture in the UW Tacoma campus. The syayəʔadiʔ will serve as a space for students to collaborate and rest in an environment that upholds the relations between community and the land we acknowledge.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
FASA sa UWT is a club that shares and celebrates the Filipino American Identity as well as our culture in the Philippines. We have events that involve our four main pillars showcasing the Fil-Am Identity: Educational, Political, Cultural, and Social. Although we are a cultural club, any that wants to learn more about Filipino history and identity can join!
Instagram: @fasasauwt
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Past Events:
Halo-Halloween|6-9pm|Dawg House (MAT)
Holiday Party|6-9pm|UWY 303/304
Our Organization is a faith based organization created on the principles of the Bible. We hope to be a light and help to campus students both in growing in their faith and also helping others with the same. We desire to show the love of Christ in all our actions and undertakings as a club. We are open to all people who are interested in joining the club, whether Christian or not. We hope to se our club members grow and mature in their faith as they participate in this club and ultimately be those who will take this Love of Christ and the Good News to the Frontiers hence our name Frontier club.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Huskykai, the Japanese Student Association, gives voice to students of Japanese heritage on campus. We celebrate and enjoy Japanese culture together through annual meetings and events throughout a year. As an identity-based organization, we also welcome any student to come and learn more about Japanese culture.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwtacoma_huskykai
LSU is committed to building an inclusive, supportive, and empowering community for all Latinx Students at UWT.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Past Events
Latinx Student Union Baile
Latinx Game & Movie Day
Dia de Los Muertos
Instagram: @lsuuwt
Our goal is to share similarities and differences within our cultures as well as socialize and make friends from different backgrounds. As the Middle Eastern South Asian Association at the University of Washington Tacoma campus, we are committed to promoting Middle Eastern and South Asian culture throughout the campus and creating a sense of belonging.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @mesaa_uwt
Here is the list of major events we've hosted
Game Nights
Movie Nights with Chai and Popcorn
Arabic, Urdu & Dari Night (Learn words and phrases)
Shako Mako Night (What's the tea (Arabic))
Annual Cultural Night (Hosted by MESAA & PISA)
Mendhi Ki Raat Night (Henna Night)
We, the members of the Muslim Students Association at the University of Washington Tacoma, hereby establish this constitution to govern the organization and promote its mission. Our purpose is to provide a supportive community for Muslim students and to increase awareness and understanding of Islam and Muslim culture on campus. This constitution outlines the rules, objectives, and functioning of the organization, defines the powers and responsibilities of its officers and members, and serves as a guide for decision making and conflict resolution. We strive to make the Muslim Students Association a dynamic and inclusive organization that contributes to the growth and enrichment of the university community.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @msauwt
The Pacific Islander Student Alliance works towards perpetuating the uniqueness of Pacific Island cultures while also encouraging the importance of community service.
Why Join? PISA isn't limited to Pacific Islanders only. We are open to any student who wants to feel a sense of belonging on campus as well as opened to contributing their time to serving our Tacoma community.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @pisauwt
Past Events:
Luau
The Somali Student Association’s (SSA) mission is to give back to our community through service, while also aiding our youth through education and empowerment. Throughout this process, we would enrich and assist in the success of our people by building a relationship with our peers and furthering our cultural knowledge; while simultaneously encouraging intergenerational leadership.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
The Student Veteran Organization at UW Tacoma aims to: Encourage camaraderie and support amongst veterans and their families; Expand resources to student veterans and VA beneficiaries in conjunction with the Office of Veteran & Military Services.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @svouwt
The Sisterhood of Pi Nu Iota is a Filipinx/Filipina/Filipino-interest sisterhood and community organization that encompasses students from all three of the University of Washington campuses and Seattle University. The purpose of the Sisterhood of Pi Nu Iota is to fortify the Filipina through our four pillars which are academic excellence, community service, cultural awareness, and women empowerment. We the Sisters of Pi Nu Iota, in order to to form a more perfect community, are offering our services to the campuses and the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities
(AANHPI). Through our services we hope to accomplish and understanding of each other and ourselves. We shall educate and serve the community through any event or function that shall serve such a purpose.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @Pi Nu Iota
Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Washington Tacoma (VSAUWT) is committed to increasing the visibility of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American culture through education, organizing cultural events, experiential opportunities, and other methods.
VSAUWT was re-established in May 2018 after a five-year absence from the UWT campus.
The current officer board of VSAUWT 2022-2023 is the following: Jason Tran, An Dang, Johnny Doan, Divine Yagumyum, Tinh Diep, Kevin Nguyen, and Ngoan Huynh.
VSAUWT has a history of bi-weekly general meetings where we teach members about Vietnamese culture. We host quarterly events to give our members an opportunity to engage within the UWT community. We also have fundraisers to help us build the organization financially to host more events, retreats, and prizes.
VSAUWT aims to ensure that our officers and members feel like they are one big family that bonds and grows together throughout the years with new memories.
Join VSAUWT now and you won't regret it!
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Social Media:
Instagram: @uwtvsa
Facebook: Vietnamese Student Association at UW Tacoma
ECHO (Educational, Collaborative, Hip-hop-k-pop-ballroom+, Organization) will be an open space to all to learn about various styles of dance and have a chance to create their own with chorography or to simply just watch. We hope that our RSO will create a lively space for all to enjoy the music, express themselves, and much more.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
The UW Film Club is created to support and encourage the work of students who are interested in film and producing and creating content related to film. We will discuss film/tv shows and produce content such as student films.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
The Grey Hat Group serves as the University of Washington Tacoma’s cybersecurity interest group. Grey Hat Group researches all aspects of security, with a primary focus on cybersecurity and information assurance. GHG looks to create a positive experience in cybersecurity and create a space for hands-on opportunities.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
The Student Theater Acting Guild allows students to immerse themselves into the art of theater by producing performances, incorporating opportunities from the surrounding community, and providing acting-based education. STAG also opens its arms to those interested in theater tech, as well as students without any theater or acting experience at all! Building UWT's community is part of STAG's goal, and it would not be possible without the wonderful students at this campus.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Past Events
Rock of Ages with Tacoma Little Theater
Annual Spring Play
Social Media
Instagram: @staguwt
At UWT Smash Bros Club our members play smash bros together and help others improve. New members can expect to be welcomed at any skill level and compete in the tournaments we have that occur once a week. We plan to have competitive smash bros tournaments once a week at Fridays around 12pm-4pm and anyone is free to participate regardless of skill level.
Discord: https://discord.gg/cGPMcbYTjA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmashUwt
Meeting Information: Fridays from 12pm-4 in the Dawg House Student Lounge (Mattress Factory First Floor)
The Music Cub provides a space for the UWT community to share their love for music! Our goal is to connect aspiring and established musicians and music lovers in the community by educating on music production, history and theory. Music lovers of all levels of interest and skills are welcome!
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Social Media
TikTok: @uwtmusic
Instagram: @uwtmusic
Discord: https://discord.gg/esYdkXswSJ
UW Tacoma Volleyball Club is a group founded to create a safe and warm environment that is open to both UWT students and surrounding communities within the YMCA and to teach the basics of volleyball fundamentals, sportsmanship, and terminology. The goal of the volleyball club is to create a space where any person(s) from any skill level can join and play volleyball.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
Instagram: @uwtvolleyballclub
A place for people to share their interest in fighting games with others and build a community.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
An organization advocating for progressive ideals and Democratic Socialism across the spectrum through action, academics, and advocacy.
Meeting Information: To be announced for Autumn Quarter
