Clubs & Organizations

Academic and Professional

• American Chemical Society (ASC)
• Computer Science Club (CSC)
  Our mission is to enrich and promote the experiences of computer science and technical learning among STEM and non-STEM majors alike at Maryville College and its surrounding community as well as provide meaningful experiences to individuals seeking a career or hobby relating to computer programming.
• Math Club: MC^2
• MC Crime Talk
• Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA)
  A national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that prepares and certifies college students for professional careers in youth and human service agencies. American Humanics is affiliated with more than 75 colleges and universities nationwide including Maryville College, and partners with more than 50 national nonprofit organizations including the YMCA, the March of Dimes, and Scouting America.
• Neuroscience Club
• Philosophy Club
• Psychology Club (Psi Chi)
  The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Primary objectives include: providing academic recognition to inductees and psychology, child development, neuroscience, and education majors or minors and nurturing accomplishment in the field of psychology.
• Sign Language Club
  Designed to provide opportunity for those interested to become involved in various areas of the deaf community. It exists to provide opportunities for those interested in Interpreting and Deaf Studies to sharpen their ASL skills through attendance at club events.
• Tri-BETA Biological Honor Society (BBB)
  The goal of Tri-Beta is to improve scientific understanding and enhance appreciation for biological systems throughout the Maryville College campus and the surrounding community. Our organization intends to be an active member of the Beta Beta Beta National Honors Society. We would like to connect students with interests in biology and provide support through group activities, speakers, and assistance with research and internship opportunities.

Activism and Advocacy

• Environmental Action Team (EAT)
  The purpose of E.A.T. is to take action on sustainability issues on the MC campus and in our community and to raise awareness about environmental issues for the betterment of our planet.
• MC Politics
  Our purpose is to boost civic engagement across mc students.

Arts and Performance

• Alpha Psi Omega (APO)
  A National Theatre Honors Society. We are a group dedicated to providing service and increasing the awareness of theatrical arts on campus and in our community. We are committed to the growth of the individual members of our society as individuals, lovers of the arts, and citizens. We operate under the support and advice of our faculty advisor, and we strive for excellence in all that we do.
• Impressions (Literary Magazine)
  Organizes and produces an annual publication of student/staff creative works and hosts events related to creative works.

College Sponsored Student Leadership

• Admissions Ambassadors
• The Highland Echo (Student Newspaper)
  Acts as a source of information for students, faculty, and staff at Maryville College.
• New Scots Orientation Mentors
  Mentors are students who work with new, incoming-students during new student programs, including Summer Orientation and New Student Orientation in the Fall. Peer Mentors are chosen by the Peer Mentor Co-Chairs and the Assistant Dean of Students. The organization’s training, functions, and expenditures are overseen by the Associate Dean of Students.
• Resident Assistants (RA)
  Resident Assistants are student staff members who are assigned to each floor or quad. They plan activities, help residents make the most out of their Maryville College experience, and assist the professional staff in managing the residential community.
• Student Government Association (SGA)
  SGA is composed of representatives elected by the student body and establishes committees to supervise specific areas of student life and to study student concerns.

Culture and Community

• Asian Student Alliance (ASA)
  Promoting Asian culture through food and events
• Black Student Alliance (BSA)
  An organization that was established as a culture and community space for Black  students, Black culture and discussion and activity of variety of the Black experience.
• Global Citizen Organization (GCO)
  GCO strives to promote intercultural exchange between multicultural students, faculty and staff on the Maryville college campus and raise cultural tradition awareness amongst the Maryville College Community.  Each semester GCO hosts a number of international events, campus-wide and for the international community.  Past events have included: International Dance Parties, Global Showcases, National Holiday Celebrations, International Education Month events and Fashion Show, Cultural Performers. The club also does community service to give back to the local community.
• Hands of the Highlands
• Jewish Education and Wellness Club (J.E.W.)
  This is a group for connecting Jewish students and educating anyone interested in Jewish culture.
• Latinx Student Alliance (LSA)
  The purpose of the Latinx Student Alliance is to increase awareness of the fast growing population in the US while at the same time learning about culture, music, food, and dancing.
• Pride Club
  Promotes equality and tolerance as it pertains to LGBTQ+ issues, women’s issues, and social issues.
• Study Abroad Ambassadors (SAA)
  The goal of the Study Abroad Ambassadors is to promote study abroad on campus. We are made up of students who have previously studied abroad.
• Student Veteran Association (SVA)
  The mission of the Student Veterans Association is to assist veterans and family members in addressing the challenges associated with the transition from military service to being actively engaged in the college experience and to hold the responsibility for initiating, planning, developing and implementing strategies and programs which are sensitive to the needs of our veterans and their dependents in their mission of graduation from Maryville College.

Hobbies and Creating

• MC Crochet Club
  To create a happy and fun space to enjoy crochet and teach others how to crochet
• Fashion Club
• MC3D Print Club
  The purpose of MC3D is to educate interested members of the community about the applications of 3D printing, provide 3D printer access, software, materials, techniques for us, repair of the machines, and associated software.

Religion and Spiritual

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
  FCA’s purpose is to minister to college, high school, and any other campus through athletics and sports. Doing God’s will and having a Christian impact on Maryville College is the main goal of FCA.
• Ratio Christi
  The purpose of this RC Chapter is to cultivate the intellectual voice of Christ and the Christian worldview at the College, and to do this by encouraging stimulating dialogue and intellectual investigation which aid in answering life’s pressing questions, especially where those questions find their answers supported by the academic disciplines of study including but not limited to: culture, history, science, philosophy, and theology. The goal will be to foster critical thinking, the use of logic, and evidential and philosophical tools in the pursuit of truth in understanding the world and religious beliefs.

Scots Spirit

• Maryville Maniacs
• Pom Squad

Sports

• Cheerleading
• Chess Club
• Intramurals
  Casual recreation through club sports are also an extension of the educational process at Maryville College. About two-thirds of all students participate in varsity athletics, club sports, or intramurals at Maryville. Independent teams vie for championships in flag football, dodgeball, and softball.
• Equestrian Club
  • Member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Zone 5, Region 1
  • Competitive hunt seat team and host of IHSA hunter seat horse shows
  • Roster includes riders ranging in experience from none through national competition
  • Team members have shown at IHSA Nationals several times in the last few seasons
  • Riders of all levels are invited to join the club
  • Several weekly opportunities for instruction and practice included in a $500 per semester riding fee
  • 98 acre farm
  • 42 stall barn with options for paddock and pasture board
  • Extra-large all weather arena, and two (2) outdoor rings
  • Riding opportunities through pastures, rolling hills and woodland trails
  • Tack rooms and storage space
  • Plenty of space for trailer parking
• MC Gamers
  The purpose of the MC Gamers is to create a gaming oriented community on the Maryville College campus.
• Mountain Challenge
  Crawford House, the Maryville College Woods as well as the area mountains, lakes, rivers, and caves provide the setting. Most of these experiences are lead by student staff but all students are welcome to just come and participate.
• Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense
  he MC MMA and Self-Defense Club aims to promote physical fitness, mental discipline, and personal empowerment through mixed martial arts training and practical self-defense techniques. Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students of all skill levels can learn, grow, and enhance their self-confidence while fostering respect, teamwork, and resilience. Through a blend of traditional martial arts and modern techniques, we strive to build a community focused on both self-improvement and mutual support.
• Scuba Club