Student Engagement & Leadership
Student Activities
Student Activities fosters community and collaboration through engaging and thoughtful college-wide events and programming that reflects and defines our campus culture. As part of our process, we provide learning and mentorship opportunities that harness the individual creative talents of our staff, student team and the greater Columbia community. Traditions like New Student Convocation, Wicked Week, Block Party, Blood Ball, and Columbia’s annual Manifest Arts Festival.
Student Programming Board (SPB)
Student Activities works closely with Columbia’s Student Programming Board (SPB), a team of students committed to planning, promoting, and producing campus-wide programs that create and foster the unique artistic community on Columbia’s campus. SPB enhances and unifies our community by working with other student organizations, faculty, staff, and alumni in coordinating unique events and activities. SPB meets every Monday at 5 p.m. in the Student Center during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA of Columbia College Chicago represents the student voice and endeavors to construct a better campus environment through leadership and strong representation. It serves as a liaison between students and faculty, staff, and administration in order to ensure the welfare of our unique and diverse art and communication community. SGA meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Student Center.
Student Organization Council (SOC)
The SOC represents more than 60 professional, cultural, social, and special interest student organizations at Columbia. The SOC is committed to building a stronger campus community and provides students with opportunities to grow personally, professionally, and artistically. The SOC offers various workshops, provides funding for student organizations, encourages communication and collaboration among student organizations, and develops partnerships with various campus departments. The SOC meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Student Center.
New Student Programs
754 S. Wabash Ave. | 3rd Floor
312-369-8675
The Office of New Student Programs (NSP) supports and facilitates the transition of all new students into the Columbia community. NSP hosts campus Orientation as well as other first-year programs such as the Engage Columbia program. Engage Columbia is designed to introduce Columbia’s new students into the larger community, while helping new students make valuable connections with resources and peers. New students are encouraged to use Homeroom on the 3rd floor of the Student Center as a space to connect, study, meet with Engage Leaders, and build community.