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BU has 500+ student organizations. Whether you want to compete, create, volunteer, or just hang out - there's a club for you.

35
Clubs Listed
7
Competitive
26
No Tryouts
📚Academic3
🎨Arts & Creative2
🌍Cultural3
📰Media & Publications3
🎭Performance4
📢Political & Advocacy0
💼Professional3
🙏Religious & Spiritual3
🤝Community Service3
🎉Social & Greek2
Club Sports5
🔬STEM4
35 of 35 clubs
📚Academic

BU Debate Society

Competitive

Competitive debate team covering parliamentary, policy, and public forum styles. Travel to tournaments across the country.

Medium (25-75)High commitmentTryouts Required
competitivetravelpublic speaking
📚Academic

Pre-Law Society

Resources and networking for students interested in law school. LSAT prep, law school panels, and career advising.

Large (75+)Low commitment
law schoolnetworkingcareer prep
📚Academic • Pre-Health

American Medical Student Association

Pre-med community with hospital volunteering, MCAT prep resources, and physician panels.

Large (75+)Medium commitment
pre-medvolunteeringmedicine
🎨Arts & Creative

BU Pottery Club

Learn pottery and ceramics in a relaxed environment. All skill levels welcome, materials provided.

Small (<25)Low commitment
creativerelaxinghands-on
🎨Arts & Creative

BU Photography Club

Photography enthusiasts of all levels. Photo walks, workshops, and exhibitions throughout the year.

Medium (25-75)Low commitment
photographycreativeexhibitions
🌍Cultural

Korean Student Association

Celebrating Korean culture through food, music, and events. Open to everyone interested in Korean culture.

Large (75+)Low commitment
koreanculturalfoodk-pop
🌍Cultural

South Asian Student Association

Celebrating South Asian heritage through dance, food, festivals, and community. Famous for their Diwali celebration.

Large (75+)Medium commitment
south asianculturaldancefestivals
🌍Cultural

Latin American Student Organization

Community for Latinx students and those interested in Latin American culture. Cultural events, mentorship, and advocacy.

Medium (25-75)Low commitment
latinxculturalcommunity
📰Media & Publications

The Daily Free Press

BU's independent student newspaper. Writing, editing, photography, and design opportunities.

Medium (25-75)High commitmentAudition Required
journalismwritingnewspaper
📰Media & Publications

WTBU Radio

Student-run radio station. Host your own show, cover concerts, interview artists.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
radiomusicbroadcasting
📰Media & Publications

BUTV10

Student television station. Production, on-air talent, sports broadcasting, and entertainment.

Large (75+)High commitmentTryouts Required
tvbroadcastingproductionsports
🎭Performance • A Cappella

Dear Abbeys

Competitive

All-female a cappella group known for pop covers and original arrangements. Regular performances and competitions.

Small (<25)High commitmentAudition Required
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🎭Performance • A Cappella

Liquid Fun

Competitive

Co-ed a cappella group with a focus on contemporary pop and creative arrangements.

Small (<25)High commitmentAudition Required
a cappellasingingco-ed
🎭Performance • Dance

BU Dance Theatre

Competitive and recreational dance covering hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, and more.

Large (75+)Medium commitmentAudition Required
danceperformancehip-hopcontemporary
🎭Performance • Theatre

Stage Troupe

Student-run musical theatre productions. Acting, singing, dancing, and backstage roles.

Large (75+)High commitmentAudition Required
theatremusicalactingproduction
💼Professional

Finance & Investment Club

Competitive

Stock pitches, trading competitions, and networking with Wall Street firms. Strong alumni network.

Large (75+)High commitment
financeinvestingwall streetnetworking
💼Professional

BU Consulting Club

Case prep, consulting projects for real companies, and recruiting prep for MBB and Big 4.

Large (75+)Medium commitment
consultingcase prepcareer
💼Professional

American Marketing Association

Marketing competitions, agency projects, and professional development for aspiring marketers.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
marketingadvertisingcompetitions
🤝Community Service

Habitat for Humanity

Build homes for families in need. Local builds and alternative spring break trips.

Large (75+)Medium commitment
volunteeringbuildinghousingcommunity
🤝Community Service

Best Buddies

One-on-one friendships with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Monthly activities and events.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
disabilityfriendshipvolunteering
🤝Community Service

CityLab

Mentoring and tutoring Boston public school students. Make a direct impact in the community.

Large (75+)Medium commitment
tutoringmentoringeducationboston
Club Sports

Club Soccer

Competitive

Competitive club soccer for men and women. Regional tournaments and league play.

Medium (25-75)High commitmentTryouts Required
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Club Sports

Club Volleyball

Competitive

Men's and women's club volleyball. Compete against other schools and travel to tournaments.

Medium (25-75)High commitmentTryouts Required
volleyballcompetitivetournaments
Club Sports

BU Running Club

Casual to competitive running. Group runs, marathon training, and social events.

Large (75+)Low commitment
runningfitnesssocialmarathon
Club Sports

BU Sailing

Learn to sail on the Charles River. Recreational and competitive teams available.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
sailingcharles riverwater sports
Club Sports

BU Ultimate Frisbee

Men's and women's ultimate frisbee. Fun, inclusive community with competitive tournament play.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
ultimatefrisbeeinclusivetournaments
🔬STEM

BU Builds

Engineering projects from robots to apps. Hands-on building in teams with mentorship.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
engineeringroboticsbuildingprojects
🔬STEM

BU Data Science Club

Competitive

Data science projects, Kaggle competitions, and industry speaker events.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
data sciencemachine learningpythoncompetitions
🔬STEM

Spark! Innovation Club

Entrepreneurship and innovation. Hackathons, startup weekends, and pitch competitions.

Large (75+)Medium commitment
entrepreneurshipstartupshackathonsinnovation
🔬STEM

Women in Computer Science

Community and support for women in tech. Mentorship, workshops, and industry connections.

Medium (25-75)Low commitment
women in techcomputer sciencementorshipdiversity
🎉Social & Greek • Greek Life

Interfraternity Council

Umbrella for BU fraternities. Rush in fall and spring with various social, service, and professional chapters.

Large (75+)High commitment
greek lifefraternitybrotherhoodsocial
🎉Social & Greek • Greek Life

Panhellenic Council

Umbrella for BU sororities. Formal recruitment in fall with philanthropy and sisterhood focus.

Large (75+)High commitment
greek lifesororitysisterhoodphilanthropy
🙏Religious & Spiritual

BU Hillel

Jewish student life with Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and community programs.

Large (75+)Low commitment
jewishreligiouscommunityshabbat
🙏Religious & Spiritual

Muslim Student Association

Muslim community with daily prayers, Islamic education, and cultural events.

Medium (25-75)Low commitment
muslimislamicreligiouscommunity
🙏Religious & Spiritual

Cru (Campus Crusade)

Christian fellowship with weekly meetings, small groups, and service projects.

Medium (25-75)Medium commitment
christianreligiousfellowship

Club Tips from Real Students

Splashdown is Key

The fall activities fair (Splashdown) is overwhelming but essential. Walk through once to scout, then go back to the booths that interest you.

Quality Over Quantity

Join 2-3 clubs you're genuinely interested in rather than 10 you'll never attend. Depth beats breadth for making real friends.

Give It Time

Most clubs feel awkward the first few meetings. Commit to attending at least 4-5 times before deciding if it's for you.

Start Something New

Can't find your niche? BU makes it easy to start a new club. Find 4 friends and a faculty advisor, and you're in business.

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